Heart of Midlothian face Aberdeen in the opening match of the Scottish Premiership season. Heart of Midlothian manager Wouter Vrancken aims to win his first league game in charge. Currently sidelined: Stephen Kingsley, Alexandros Kyziridis.
What happened?
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 is 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.
Why it matters for Heart of Midlothian
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). Heart of Midlothian manager Wouter Vrancken needs to win his first league game in charge to boost the team's morale.
What comes next?
Heart of Midlothian will be looking to start the season on a high note and gain momentum in the league. With a strong squad and a good manager, they have a good chance of winning the match.
