Hearts v Dundee United: Betfred Cup betting preview, tip & TV details

TV: BT Sport 1, 7.45pm Friday

Dundee United can take something from Hearts at Tynecastle in the opening fixture of the new Scottish season.

The Betfred Cup group stage is used by most teams as pre-season friendlies with a competitive edge which presents problems for punters but United are worth a double-chance shot against a Hearts team who have looked rusty in their kickabouts.

United's marquee signing of Ayr United hotshot Lawrence Shankland has given their fans a huge boost after last season's playoff penalty shootout disaster against St Mirren.

And manager Robbie Neilson will be desperate to prove a point against his old team.

Recommendation
Dundee United or draw double chance
1pt 6-4 BoyleSports

Bet on this match at Soccerbase.com

Team news
Hearts
The Jambos are without suspended striker Steven MacLean, while Peter Haring, Aidy White and Jamie Walker are injury doubts.

Dundee United
United will include new signing Adam King in their squad along with fellow new boys Lawrence Shankland, Deniz Mehmet, Liam Smith and Adrian Sporle.

Key stat
Hearts lost seven of their final nine games last season.

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