""They're playing really well, so hats off to them, but it's up to us to focus on ourselves," Boyle said. "And obviously we'll be looking to upset them and get the win. "Consistency is key in this league, so they're obviously maintaining that. When it's a derby, [there's] the famous old saying 'form goes out the window', so hopefully we can play our best and get the result.""
""For Hearts and Hibs, it's always the main deal," McInnes said. "It's always a big occasion. "In the context of our season, we just want to win three points and keep the whole thing going. "Hibs are a good side and going to Easter Road is always a trick"
Hearts sit six points clear of second-place Celtic and have played a game more than the defending champions. The first meeting between the clubs took place on Christmas Day 1875, establishing one of Scottish football's oldest rivalries. Hearts currently lead Hibs by 16 points in the table and have recent wins over Celtic and Rangers. A second derby victory would boost Hearts' momentum heading into 2026. Hibernian aim to disrupt Hearts' title bid, with Martin Boyle stressing derby unpredictability and the importance of focusing on performance. The October Tynecastle meeting ended with Craig Halkett's last-gasp strike and heightened expectations for another tight contest.
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