St Mirren vs Hearts Predictions

St. Mirren vs Hearts predictions for this Scottish Cup action. St Mirren face Hearts in the Scottish FA Cup fifth round on Monday evening, with both sides aiming for progression in the competition. Read on for our free predictions and betting tips.

Scottish Cup | Feb 10, 2025 at 7.45pm UK at The Smisa Stadium

St Mirren vs Hearts Predictions

Can St Mirren Pull Off a Cup Shock or Will Hearts’ Ruthless Form Continue?

• Hearts have been rock solid defensively – The Jambos have conceded just one goal in their last six away matches, showcasing their defensive resilience.
• St Mirren’s attacking struggles continue – The Buddies have failed to score in four of their last five league matches, highlighting their issues in front of goal.
• Hearts are ruthless on the road – Critchley’s side scored six against Dundee last time out and put four past Brechin in the last round of the Scottish Cup.

Best Bet for St Mirren vs Hearts

The Scottish Cup always delivers its fair share of drama, and Monday night’s clash between St Mirren and Hearts promises to be another intriguing battle. With a spot in the quarter-finals up for grabs, both sides have everything to play for, though their respective form suggests this could be a tale of two contrasting fortunes.

St Mirren have endured an inconsistent campaign, experiencing patches of strong performances before slipping back into frustrating inconsistency. Their run to this stage included a 3-1 victory over Queen of the South, but their league form has left a lot to be desired. Despite flashes of quality, particularly in their home win against Hearts earlier this season, they have struggled to find the net in recent weeks, failing to score in four of their last five league matches. The defensive side of their game has also been a problem, as they have kept just three clean sheets in the league all season, a worrying sign when coming up against an attack as potent as Hearts’.

Hearts, on the other hand, arrive in Paisley in superb form. Since Neil Critchley took charge, they have transformed into a side capable of not just grinding out results but also delivering dominant performances. Losing just once in their last ten outings, they have been scoring freely, finding the back of the net 15 times since the start of the year. Their last two matches alone have seen them score ten goals, with a 4-1 cup win over Brechin followed by a stunning 6-0 dismantling of Dundee. They will be brimming with confidence, knowing that they have already beaten St Mirren 4-0 earlier this season in what was Critchley’s first league win with the club.

Best Bet for St Mirren vs Hearts

At BettingTips4You, we pride ourselves on delivering just one carefully selected tip per game. For this Scottish Cup encounter, our best bet is Hearts to win and keep a clean sheet.

Why Hearts Will Win Without Conceding

Everything about this match-up suggests that Hearts are in a far stronger position than their opponents. Their recent form has been nothing short of excellent, with just one defeat in ten matches, and their defensive solidity has been equally impressive. They have only conceded once in their last six away games, a testament to the balance Critchley has instilled in the squad.

St Mirren’s biggest issue has been their inability to score goals. Their record in front of goal is one of the worst in the Scottish Premiership this season, with only three sides netting fewer than their 30 league goals. Even more concerning for the hosts is their recent struggles at home, where they have lost four of their last five matches.

Hearts, meanwhile, have been clinical and ruthless in attack. The combination of Lawrence Shankland and Elton Kabangu has been devastating, and their ability to break down defences has only improved as the season has progressed. St Mirren’s backline, which has struggled to keep clean sheets, will have its hands full trying to contain Hearts’ relentless forward play.

BettingTips4You.com expert Herrin Kendrick highlights why Hearts should control this tie:

“St Mirren are simply not offering enough in attack to trouble a team like Hearts, who have been defensively solid and lethal in front of goal. With the way the Jambos are playing right now, a routine win without conceding seems the most logical outcome.”

Given the disparity in form, the visitors should be able to secure a comfortable win, and with St Mirren’s lack of attacking threat, a Hearts clean sheet looks highly likely.

Predicted Scoreline: St Mirren 0-2 Hearts

Given Hearts’ dominant recent displays and St Mirren’s lack of cutting edge in attack, a comfortable away win seems the most likely scenario. Expect the Jambos to control the game from start to finish, securing a 2-0 victory to book their place in the quarter-finals.

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