Bookies split over Cup derby

On the face of it, it makes sense that Hearts are slight outsiders at 7/4 via Ladbrokes given that Hibs are riding high in second spot in the SPL, however, BetVictor consider history a more important factor and rate the hosts as 9/5 underdogs to end a 12-match winless streak against their rivals.

Inevitably this will lead to a flurry of bets on a stalemate at 23/10 (Skybet) while William Hill’s 6/1 marked against a 1-1 scoreline could also prove popular.

With recent renewals having gone their way the Jambos will be confident and a victory for them by a solitary strike is 10/3 at Paddy Power. The pair meanwhile, are both 9/1 at Stan James to register a 2-1 success.

Leigh Griffiths has helped himself to 13 goals already this term so he’ll attract first scorer cash at 5/1 (bet365) while Jamie Walker is a 12/1 shot via BetVictor to break the deadlock.

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