Dundee United and Hibs meet for the third time in the Premiership this season with both sides eyeing third spot in the league.
Hibs have been in tremendous form of late and are unbeaten in their last 13 games across all competitions as David Gray transforms his side’s fortunes.
Meanwhile, Dundee United have been losing momentum in the race for European qualification with just two victories from their previous eight outings.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 3 |  AberdeenAberdeen | 28 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 36 | 44 | -8 | 41 |
| 4 |  Dundee UtdDundee Utd | 27 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 33 | 31 | 2 | 40 |
| 5 |  HibernianHibernian | 27 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 39 | 38 | 1 | 37 |
As such, just three points separate the Terrors and the Hibees in the Premiership with tonight’s six-pointer under the lights at Tannadice absolutely pivotal.
Alan Hutton and Michael Stewart think Aberdeen will finish third come May – but Dundee United and Hibs can lay down a real marker this evening after the Dons’ defeat to Celtic.
Not The Old Firm delivers the confirmed Dundee United vs Hibs team news below.
Dundee United starting XI
- Walton, Strain, Sevelj, Graham, Ferry, Adegboyega, Stephenson, Dalby, Paton, Campbell, Gallagher
Substitutes
- Richards, Trapanovski, Fiorini, Babunski, Sibbald, Middleton, Fotheringham, Van der Sande, Cleall-Harding
Hibs starting XI
- Smith, Miller, O’Hora, Boyle (C), Iredale, N. Cadden, Moriah-Welsh, Triantis, Campbell, Rocky, Kuharevich
Substitutes
- Bursik, Ekpiteta, Alasana, C. Cadden, Kwon, Bowie, Obita, Hoilett, Gayle