Hearts vs Motherwell Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Can Well Stay Close to the Favourites?

We’re going to side with Motherwell +1 at odds of -100. This Asian Handicap wager has the upside of stakes returned if the visitors lose to Hearts by one goal. The ideal scenario is a win or draw.

Goalless Draw in Most Recent H2H

Hearts have been handed two home defeats in a row. In their last game, they beat Ross County on the road by a 3-1 scoreline at Global Energy Stadium. Liam Fox's side boasted 63% possession and had eight shots on target, with Lawrence Shankland bagging two goals and Alan Forrest scoring the other.

Motherwell have won back-to-back games. The latest was on their travels where Dundee FC were beaten 2-1 at Scot Foam Stadium at Dens Park. The Well recorded four shots on goal and had 53% possession, while Tom Sparrow and Tawanda Maswanhise found the net.

It was a 0-0 draw in the last head-to-head when visitors Hearts faced Motherwell at the Fir Park. In the past 10 H2H meetings, we have seen five Hearts wins, four Motherwell victories and one draw.

Scottish Premiership		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Hearts	33	11	7	15	43	44	-1	43:44	40
8	Motherwell	33	11	6	16	37	56	-19	37:56	39

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Hearts have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.2 goals from 10.4 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal. The Edinburgh club have averaged 53.8% possession and 6.1 corners per game, conceding 1.3 goals and 4.4 corners from 6.5 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal.

Top goalscorer is Elton Kabangu on 3 goals, while Lawrence Shankland and Jorge Grant have both bagged 2. Lawrence Shankland is the top assists maker on 3.

Motherwell have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, averaging 2.9 shots on goal, 7.6 attempts and 1.2 goals. Michael Wimmer's team average 48.7% possession, 4.0 corners taken and 6.7 corners against them, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 10.1 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Callum Slattery with 4, Tom Sparrow on 3 and Dan Casey 2. Dominic Thompson, Tony Watt and Harry Paton have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Hearts confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Ryan Fulton (GK), Adam Forrester, Frankie Kent, Craig Halkett, James Penrice, Cameron Devlin, Beni Baningime, Jorge Grant, Kenneth Vargas, Lawrence Shankland, Alan Forrest.

Motherwell confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Aston Oxborough (GK), Tom Sparrow, Stephen O'Donnell, Dan Casey, Steve Seddon, Andrew Halliday, Lennon Miller, Tawanda Maswanhise, Callum Slattery, Dominic Thompson, Tony Watt.

Expert Scottish Premiership Analysis

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of stats and present the key numbers to our readers.

Key Hearts vs Motherwell league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Motherwell in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Motherwell in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Motherwell in 3 consecutive games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Hearts in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Hearts in 10 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Hearts in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Hearts in 5 of their last 10 games against Motherwell.

Hearts vs Motherwell Prediction

If you are in agreement that Motherwell +1 are a good Asian Handicap wager, then you can land -100 that the underdogs win or draw this Scottish Premiership clash. This bet provides a safety net if they lose by a goal.

There are bigger prices on offer for bettors who are willing to move the line. If you want to take a different perspective on a team’s performance, more juice is up for grabs.

Motherwell +1 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 50% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

Our Pick

Motherwell Asian Hcp +1 @ -100 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Hearts 1 - 1 Motherwell

There are attractive odds of +650 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Props

Top Pick: Callum Slattery to Score +600

Callum Slattery (Motherwell) has racked up four goals in his past ten Scottish Premiership matches. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +600.

Latest Callum Slattery Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+600

First

+1400

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Corners Prediction

Hearts Under 7.5 Corners -125

Hearts have failed to cover the 7.5 corners line in four consecutive home matches, with Motherwell conceding under 7.5 corners in their past two away games. It stands to reason that the line won’t be reached and you can secure odds of -125 for this Hearts Team Corners bet.

Corner Stats

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Hearts

Total

10.50 6.10 4.40

Home

10.90 6.70 4.20

Away

10.10 5.60 4.50

Motherwell

Total

10.70 4.00 6.70

Home

9.90 3.30 6.60

Away

11.70 3.80 7.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 11.5

-110

Under 11.5

-125

Hearts Corners

Over 7.5

-100

Under 7.5

-138

Motherwell Corners

Over 3.5

-138

Under 3.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-385

X

+750

2

+310

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Hearts vs Motherwell Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Think Hearts Most Likely to Win

Hearts are the -208 favourites and that means a 68% chance of winning this Scottish Premiership match according to the betting odds at the bookies. Motherwell are the +525 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

If you’re betting on Total Goals, the market are finding it hard to split Unders and Overs. The Both Teams to Score market is intriguing, with Yes and No evenly-matched.

To combine various Scottish Premiership selections within the same match, you will find football betting sites offer a Bet Builder. Start adding the picks you fancy until you’re happy with the overall payout.

Full-Time Result

1

-208

X

+333.3

2

+525

Half-Time Result

1

-105

X

+140

2

+500

Double Chance

1X

-800

12

-500

X2

+162.5

Draw No Bet

1

-599

2

+400

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-125

2 Hcp +1

+105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+110

Over 2.5

-138

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-110

No

-110

Elton Kabangu Top of First Goalscorer List

Those interested in favourite Elton Kabangu to find the net first are able to get +310. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +123.

Player Goals

Elton Kabangu (Hearts)

First

+123

Anytime

+310

Lawrence Shankland (Hearts)

First

+148

Anytime

+380

James Wilson (Hearts)

First

+205

Anytime

+480

Musa Drammeh (Hearts)

First

+215

Anytime

+510

Barrie McKay (Hearts)

First

+245

Anytime

+575

Moses Ebiye (Motherwell)

First

+295

Anytime

+650

Jorge Grant (Hearts)

First

+330

Anytime

+650

Blair Spittal (Hearts)

First

+335

Anytime

+750

Lewis Neilson (Hearts)

First

+440

Anytime

+1000

Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell)

First

+440

Anytime

+1000

Cam Devlin (Hearts)

First

+475

Anytime

+1050

Sam Nicholson (Motherwell)

First

+480

Anytime

+1150

Beni Baningime (Hearts)

First

+480

Anytime

+1050

Calem Nieuwenhof (Hearts)

First

+480

Anytime

+1050

Jamie McCart (Hearts)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Stephen Kingsley (Hearts)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Callum Slattery (Motherwell)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Lennon Miller (Motherwell)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Harry Paton (Motherwell)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Davor Zdravkovski (Motherwell)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Andy Halliday (Motherwell)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Craig Halkett (Hearts)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Gerald Taylor (Hearts)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Tom Sparrow (Motherwell)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

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Team Stats

Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Hearts vs Motherwell team news.

The Scottish Premiership squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

Hearts Team Page Motherwell Team Page

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