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Will Dundee United’s Hibernian specialist strike again at Easter Road?

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Key Points

  • Hibernian host Dundee United at Easter Road Stadium in the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, with kick-off at 19:45 UTC.
  • Hibernian remain unbeaten against Dundee United in their last five meetings, recording two wins and three draws.
  • Dundee United currently sit 9th in the Premiership table with 25 points from 23 games, while Hibernian hold 6th place with 36 points from 24 matches.
  • Recent head-to-head encounters include a 1-1 draw on December 20, 2025, and a 3-3 draw on September 13, 2025.
  • Away tickets for Dundee United supporters are on sale through Hibernian FC’s platform, priced from £12 for under-13s with an adult.

Edinburgh (Edinburgh Daily News) February 4, 2026 – Hibernian face Dundee United at Easter Road tonight in a crucial Scottish Premiership clash, as the visitors seek to end a run of five unbeaten meetings against the hosts.

Contents
  • Key Points
  • Can Dundee United break Hibernian’s recent dominance?
  • What form are the teams bringing into Easter Road?
    • Who holds the edge in the standings?
  • What are the ticket arrangements for away fans?

The match, part of Round 25, pits two mid-table sides against each other with Hibernian in 6th place on 36 points and Dundee United in 9th with 25 points from 23 games, according to ESPN standings.

Can Dundee United break Hibernian’s recent dominance?

Hibernian have not lost to Dundee United in their last five encounters, securing two victories and three draws, as reported by FotMob head-to-head statistics. The most recent meeting ended 1-1 at Tannadice Park on December 20, 2025, while a thrilling 3-3 draw occurred at Easter Road on September 13, 2025.

As reported by David Oliver of The Courier, attention focuses on Dundee United’s so-called Hibernian specialist, whose past performances could prove decisive in this William Hill Premiership fixture.

What form are the teams bringing into Easter Road?

Both sides have shown scoring form recently, with each netting five goals in their last five matches, per FotMob data. Dundee United’s Panutche Camara leads in big chances created with four, while Kristijan Trapanovski averages 1.4 shots on target per game.

Who holds the edge in the standings?

Hibernian lead the standings comparison with 9 wins, 9 draws and 6 losses for 36 points, compared to Dundee United’s 5 wins, 10 draws and 8 losses for 25 points, as detailed by ESPN. The referee for the evening is Colin Steven.

What are the ticket arrangements for away fans?

Dundee United FC announced tickets for the away end are available via Hibernian’s platform, with adult prices at £26, over-65s at £16, under-18s at £14 and under-13s at £12 with a full-paying adult. Supporters must register online, and accessible tickets are handled separately via email.

The fixture underscores the competitive balance in the Premiership mid-table, with both clubs aiming to climb higher before the season progresses.

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