Hearts Beat Hibs 2-1 With 76% Possession — Lead Scottish Premiership by 3 Points, First Title Since 1960 in Sight
Heart of Midlothian beat Hibernian 2-1 in the Edinburgh derby, dominating with 76% possession, 23 shots, and 1.83 xG against Hibs' 0.52 xG (with Hibs finishing with 9 men). The win extends Hearts' lead to 3 points over Celtic with all top-three sides level on 34 games played, putting them on the cusp of their first Scottish top-flight title since 1960.
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Conclusion
Hearts: 76% possession, 23 shots, 1.83 xG. Hibs: 0.52 xG, 4 shots, 2 red cards. Standings (34 played): Hearts 73 pts, Celtic 70 pts, Rangers 69 pts — no game-in-hand advantage for any top-three side.