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Can Hearts finally turn St Mirren frustration into a Tynecastle statement? Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
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Hearts are unbeaten at home and sit 29 points clear of St Mirren in the table. Their current form of 5 wins in 6 matches makes a home win the most secure selection.
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St Mirren have the league’s weakest attack (16 goals), while Hearts have the best defense (13 clean sheets). A high-scoring shutout for the home side aligns with season averages.
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Hearts vs St Mirren Predictions and Best Bets
Hearts vs St Mirren — BetMGM Market Snapshot
Market snapshot based on current Premiership standings and historical performance metrics.
Hearts’ unbeaten home record and recent 5/6 win run establishes them as heavy frontrunners against a side currently in 10th place.
Hearts’ high clean sheet count (13) and St Mirren’s low scoring rate (16 goals) point toward a dominant shutout for the home side.
While the average goals scored by Hearts (40) is high, St Mirren’s defensive setup and low offensive threat (16) often cap total match goals.
- Tynecastle Is A Fortress: Hearts are the only Premiership side unbeaten at home, with 7 wins and 3 draws from 10 league matches in Gorgie this season.
- Momentum With A Bite: Hearts have won 5 of their last 6 league games, and that run includes “big” wins over Rangers and Celtic to fuel the title push.
- Control vs Survival: Hearts average 14.4 shots and 52.9% possession, while St Mirren sit at 12.2 shots and 43.8% possession — a swing in territory is coming.
Attacking Output: Goals Scored This Season
A direct comparison of offensive efficiency between the league leaders and the visiting side.
Hearts score at a rate of 1.9 goals per game, nearly 2.5 times more than their opponents in this fixture.
Averaging just 0.8 goals per game, finding the net has been a major struggle for the visitors.
Pressure Gauge: Shots per Game
Territorial dominance reflected in how often each team attempts to test the opposition goalkeeper.
The league leaders sustain pressure well, leading to a high frequency of chances created.
The Saints manage a respectable number of attempts despite having significantly less of the ball.
Tynecastle Park under the lights, a league leader in full stride, and a visitor that’s been living on the edge for weeks. Hearts go into this one top of the Scottish Premiership with 47 points from 21 games, three clear at the summit, and they look like a team that’s built a habit — win tight matches, win big matches, win again.
St Mirren arrive 10th with 18 points from 20, four points above the drop zone, and desperate for something to grab onto. The twist? Hearts still haven’t beaten the Saints this season — two draws in the league and a League Cup shootout defeat. Kick-off is 19:45, and there’s a whiff of unfinished business about it.
Team News & Lineups
Hearts manager: Derek McInnes
St Mirren manager: Steve Robinson
Injuries / absences
- None listed for either side.
Probable Hearts XI
Gordon; Altena, Halkett, Findlay, McCart; Baningime, Devlin; Magnusson, Braga, Kyziridis; Shankland.
Probable St Mirren XI
Mullen; Fraser, King, Freckleton; Richardson, Campbell, McMenamin, Taylor, John; Mandron, N’Lundulu.
What it means on the pitch
Hearts look set to keep their familiar spine and lean on the relationship between Cláudio Braga and Lawrence Shankland — a combined 19 league goals between them. St Mirren’s back three asks for bravery under pressure; if the wing-backs get pinned, the Saints can end up defending their own box for long spells.
The Tale of the Tape
| Metric | Hearts | St Mirren |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 1st | 10th |
| Points (games) | 47 (21) | 18 (20) |
| Goals scored | 40 | 16 |
| Goals conceded | 17 | 28 |
| Shots per game | 14.4 | 12.2 |
| Possession | 52.9% | 43.8% |
| Pass accuracy | 77.7% | 74.2% |
| Clean sheets (all matches set) | 13 (26) | 6 (28) |
This reads like front-foot control against a side that can’t afford to be passive. Hearts score nearly double St Mirren’s rate in league terms (40 vs 16) and concede far less (17 vs 28). The Saints do have tools — set-piece threat and direct play — but they’re going to need periods of relief, not just resistance.
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Tactical Battle: How the Match Plays Out
Hearts’ pressure game: shots, set pieces, and second balls
McInnes has Hearts playing like a side that expects to win. They control the opposition half, create long-shot openings, and they’re very strong at attacking set pieces and aerial duels. That last bit matters because Hearts don’t just probe — they batter you with repeats: corners, free-kicks, recycled attacks, then another wave.
If Harry Milne (4 assists) and Alexandros Kyziridis (6 assists) get time to deliver, the penalty area becomes a problem. And when Hearts need a finish, Shankland brings it: 10 goals, 2.8 shots per game, and that instinct to strike before defenders can set.
The other key lever is midfield bite. Cameron Devlin (86.5% pass completion) and Beni Baningime (90.2%) give Hearts control without losing edge. It’s not just possession for show — it’s possession that sets up pressure.
St Mirren’s route: direct, wide, and dangerous on dead balls
St Mirren aren’t trying to out-pass Hearts here. They lean on long balls, crosses, and set pieces — and they’ve got numbers and profiles to make that work. Mikaël Mandron wins 4.3 aerial duels per game, and with Declan John providing 4 assists, the Saints can build moments even if they don’t build long spells.
But the warning signs are loud. St Mirren are very weak at finishing chances and weak at keeping possession, which invites repeat attacks. They’re also vulnerable to counters and wide attacks — exactly the kind of pressure Hearts can generate with runners and early deliveries.
The key mismatch: Hearts’ aerial power vs St Mirren’s defending load
Hearts average 26 aerials won and are very strong in the air. St Mirren will need calm heads around their box, because one half-clearance at Tynecastle becomes the next attack, and the next set piece, and then it snowballs.
Key Moments to Watch
- Set-piece swing: Hearts are very strong attacking dead balls, and St Mirren are strong defending them — that clash could decide the night.
- Wing-back workload: If Richardson and John get pinned deep, St Mirren lose their out-ball and Mandron becomes isolated.
- First goal pressure: Hearts’ first goal time sits at 39′, St Mirren’s at 41′ — it may simmer before it snaps.
What could go wrong?
For Hearts, it’s the same old story against St Mirren: dominate territory, but get dragged into a stop-start battle where one set-piece or one cross flips the script. For St Mirren, it’s survival mode turning into surrender — if they can’t keep the ball and can’t take chances when they arrive, the defending load becomes brutal.
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The Punter’s Cheat Sheet
| Factor | The Numbers | Betting Signal |
| Home Form | Hearts: 10 games unbeaten (7W, 3D) | Home Win |
| Attack | Hearts 40 goals; St Mirren 16 goals | Hearts Over 1.5 |
| Defense | Hearts 13 clean sheets; St Mirren 6 | BTTS: No |
| H2H Trend | Last 8 league meetings: Over 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 Goals |
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Hearts to Win and Over 2.5 Goals
Hearts are the dominant force in the Premiership this season. They sit top of the table with 47 points and possess the league’s most clinical attack, spearheaded by the partnership of Lawrence Shankland and Claudio Braga. These two have combined for 19 league goals, helping the side average nearly two goals per game.
Tynecastle Park has become an impenetrable fortress. The side is the only team in the division remaining unbeaten at home, securing 7 wins from 10 matches. This momentum is further backed by a recent run of five victories in their last six outings, including significant results against both Celtic and Rangers.
While St Mirren have been a “bogey team” for the leaders this season, the statistical gap is now too wide to ignore. St Mirren are 10th in the table and have struggled significantly on the road, losing five of their last six away league matches. They concede an average of 1.8 goals per game when playing away from home.
Hearts are superior in almost every metric, specifically in aerial duels and possession (52.9%). They generate 14.4 shots per game compared to St Mirren’s 12.2. With the home crowd behind them and a title race to maintain, the clinical nature of the Hearts attack will eventually overwhelm a St Mirren defense that is currently fourth-worst in the league.
What could go wrong? St Mirren have proven difficult for Hearts to beat in direct duels this season, having already secured two draws and a cup victory over them. If the visitors can successfully turn the game into a physical, stop-start battle and exploit their strength in aerial duels (4.3 won per game by Mandron), they may frustrate the leaders and keep the scoreline low.
Correct Score Lean
Hearts 3-0 St Mirren
This scoreline reflects the total disparity in offensive output and defensive stability. Hearts have kept 13 clean sheets across all competitions and face a St Mirren side that has scored the fewest goals in the Premiership this season (only 16 in 20 games). Hearts average 2.1 goals per game at home while St Mirren concede 1.8 on their travels. Given that Hearts have scored at least one goal in each of their last eight meetings with the Saints and are currently in peak form, a comfortable shutout victory is the most probable outcome.
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