Heart of Midlothian Face Crucial Test Against Aberdeen in Scottish Premiership Opener
Heart of Midlothian begin their Scottish Premiership campaign against Aberdeen, with Wouter Vrancken's side looking to overcome their recent struggles. The match is a key test for the new manager, who has been tasked with turning around the team's fortunes.
Aberdeen's Dominance Over Heart of Midlothian
Aberdeen have won 10 of their last 11 home league games against Heart of Midlothian, with the exception of a goalless draw in January 2025. This will be the second successive league season in which Aberdeen and Heart of Midlothian have faced each other on the opening day, after Heart of Midlothian won 2-0 in 2025-26.
Heart of Midlothian' Recent Form
Heart of Midlothian have won their opening game in four of the last five Scottish Premiership seasons, last losing on MD1 in the division in 2019-20 – which was away to Aberdeen (2-3). Wouter Vrancken's side will be looking to continue this trend and get off to a winning start.
Current Squad
Currently sidelined: Stephen Kingsley, Alexandros Kyziridis.
Match Preview
The match is set to take place on 01/08/2026, with kick-off at 17:00. Fans can listen to the live commentary on BBC Radio Scotland.
