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Hearts Favored to Extend Run Against Rusty Aberdeen at Tynecastle

Four straight League Cup victories have sharpened Hearts for Monday’s opener against an Aberdeen side whose mixed pre-season form leaves them vulnerable at a ground they have not won at since 2017.

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Overview

  • Monday’s Premiership opener kicks off at Tynecastle, with coverage beginning at 8 pm on Sky Sports Football.
  • Hearts ended last season with four straight league wins and opened this campaign with four consecutive League Cup victories, scoring four goals in each game and conceding only once.
  • Aberdeen arrive on the back of a Scottish Cup triumph but suffered mixed pre-season results, including a win over Cove and heavy defeats to Fulham and Ipswich.
  • The Dons have not won at Tynecastle since May 2017, recording five draws and eight losses at the ground.
  • Betting previews list Hearts as favourites at 21/20 to win and offer 17/4 on Lawrence Shankland to score the opening goal.