There's a blockbuster Scotland. League Cup. Round of 16 clash on the horizon! Hearts vs Inverness is locked in for Sunday, August 16, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00. The action unfolds at Home Arena, Germany. Referee Sascha Stegemann will be the man in the middle. Weather-wise, expect Windy, 16°C. Injury news: Hearts may be without Koch, and Inverness have concerns over Schmidt. Past meetings tell an interesting story: Hearts 4 - 3 Inverness (2024). Hearts 2 - 2 Inverness (2025). Hearts 2 - 3 Inverness (2024). Hearts 4 - 2 Inverness (2024). Hearts 2 - 2 Inverness (2022). Expert prediction: 1:0.