St. Mirren (home)
- St. Mirren (9 points from 9 games) will do their best to prevent league leaders Hearts Of Midlothian (22 points from 8 matches) from extending their winning streak to six when they meet in Paisley on Wednesday. This match is generating plenty of discussion around the Saint Mirren FC vs Hearts Of Midlothian FC prediction.
- St. Mirren boss Stephen Robinson has drilled his side into a pragmatic, disciplined and compact unit, who like to frustrate their bigger opponents before pouncing at the counterattack.
- St. Mirren’s record at home this season (W1, D2, L1) is considerably worse than Hearts’ away record.
- St. Mirren have scored and conceded an average of 0.50 goals at their home ground in Premiership 2025/2026.
Hearts (away)
- Hearts have been flying under new manager Derek McInnes since he took over in May 2025, implementing a flexible, aggressive style that suits their attacking players.
- Hearts have won all four of their away games in Premiership 2025/2026, averaging 2.5 goals per game and conceding an average of 0.75 goals.
- Hearts Of Midlothian sit on 22 points from 8 matches.
Head-to-Head
- Both clubs will have a bit extra to play for after St. Mirren’s 6-5 home win in the League Cup two months ago.
- Hearts have won three of the last five meetings, with St. Mirren taking two.
Key Players
- Claudio Braga (5 goals in 8 Premiership appearances this term) is the man Hearts rely on to open up defences.
- Declan John (1 goal, 2 assists in 8 Premiership 2025/2026 games) is St. Mirren's biggest offensive threat.
Betting Insights
- Market prices: visitors 2.0, hosts 3.35, draw 3.65.
- The under 2.5 goals bet looks a strong play given both sides’ penchant for tight defensive play and a propensity to create goals from set-pieces, making this Saint Mirren FC vs Hearts Of Midlothian FC betting tips especially attractive.
- Our recommended bet is the draw at 3.65.
Prediction
- The clash of these two tactical approaches should make for a tense, physical and fascinating contest. Our Saint Mirren FC vs Hearts Of Midlothian FC betting tips suggest this game will remain tightly contested throughout.
- The tactical duel between St. Mirren’s hard-running wing-backs and Hearts’ wide-runners may well decide who wins the second-ball and counterattacking battles.
- We back the draw at 3.65.
