The Old Firm clash at Ibrox on Saturday, in which Celtic won 1-0 thanks to a Scott McDonald goal, was heavily criticised for the poor quality of play from both sides amid a less passionate than usual atmosphere.
This Saturday sees Edinburgh get its chance to host its biggest football fixture when Hibernian travel across the capital to Tynecastle. And Pressley said: "Things will never change with regards how big the derby games in Edinburgh are."
He added: "I always found that the Edinburgh derby is a terrific game to be involved in, not only for the players, but also for the fans.
"You have two very passionate sets of supporters and they have a huge influence on the game.
"I was involved in some fantastic derby games and had some fantastic memories.
"And probably over the last few years, in terms of excitement, the Edinburgh derby has produced more exciting games than the Old Firm derbies.
"The Old Firm games carry a huge level of intensity but in terms of a football spectacle, I think the Edinburgh derby has been more exciting."
Pressley, who also played for Rangers and Celtic but is currently looking for a club after a spell at Danish side Randers, was less forthright when asked for his prediction.
"Hearts' performances have been terrific of late and the manager deserves a lot of credit for that," he said. "They had their first setback in weeks this weekend against Aberdeen. But like an Old Firm derby, predicting the outcome of an Edinburgh derby is very difficult - so I will put my SFA cap on and say it will be a draw."
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Last updated: 30 December 2008, 13:51
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