Hearts vs St Johnstone Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Dec 2024

Saints Should Put Up a Fight

St Johnstone look like a play on the Asian Handicap with a +1 goal start at -114. There is money back for a single goal defeat and a nice pay out for this wager if they manage to beat or draw with Hearts.

Hearts H2H Record Includes 8 Wins in 10

Hearts were beaten last game and this was on their travels at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park. Kilmarnock claimed a 1-0 win. Neil Critchley's team dominated possession with 69% of the ball and recorded four shots on target.

St Johnstone were defeated in their previous game, being turned over 3-2 at home to St Mirren at McDiarmid Park. St Johnstone enjoyed 65% possession and managed three shots on goal, with Mackenzie Kirk and Benjamin Mbunga Kimpioka both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Hearts have seven straight victories against St Johnstone. In their last encounter, Hearts travelled to McDiarmid Park and landed a 2-1 win. The previous 10 H2H games have involved eight Hearts triumphs, one St Johnstone win and one draw.

Hearts have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts. The Jam Tarts have averaged 48.4% possession and 5.7 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.4 goals from 3.9 shots on goal, 7.6 attempts and 4.4 corners.

Lawrence Shankland, Kenneth Vargas, James Wilson and Blair Spittal are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Leading assistor is Lawrence Shankland with 2.

St Johnstone have won 3, lost 6 and drawn 1, with an average of 3.0 shots on goal, 6.9 attempts and 1.2 goals. Simo Valakari's side average 54.0% possession, 2.6 corners taken and 5.8 corners against them, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 8.4 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

Mackenzie Kirk and Benjamin Mbunga Kimpioka have scored 4 goals, followed by Nicky Clark with 3. Nicky Clark, Andre Raymond and Jack Sanders have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Hearts confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Craig Gordon (GK), Adam Forrester, Daniel Oyegoke, Kye Rowles, James Penrice, Musa Drammeh, Cameron Devlin, Malachi Boateng, Blair Spittal, James Wilson, Lawrence Shankland.

St Johnstone confirmed lineup (4-1-3-2): Joshua Rae (GK), Aaron Essel, Jack Sanders, Bozo Mikulic, Andre Raymond, Sven Sprangler, Jason Holt, Drey Wright, Adama Sidibeh, Makenzie Kirk, Benjamin Mbunga Kimpioka.

Hearts vs St Johnstone Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re siding with St Johnstone on the Asian Handicap +1 and expect them to win or draw this Premiership clash. We think there’s a tremendous amount of value when it comes to odds of -114.

The latest team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best predictions.

Key Hearts vs St Johnstone league stats:

• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Hearts in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Hearts in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Hearts in 2 of their last 10 games against St Johnstone.

St Johnstone +1 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 53.3% prospect of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

There is regularly the choice to sell goals which potentially provides the chance to secure a larger return. Alternatively, buying goals is a safer option at skinnier odds.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Hearts 2 - 2 St Johnstone

There are attractive odds of +1300 when it comes to a 2-2 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Hearts vs St Johnstone Odds

With the bookies giving them a 64% probability of winning, Hearts might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their -175 price of winning this Scottish Premiership clash. The market suggests that St Johnstone are least likely to win at +440.

It’s hard to split the odds between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals for this match.

The football betting sites offer a Draw No Bet market for all Premiership matches and you can back Hearts at -417 and St Johnstone at +295.

Full-Time Result

1

-175

X

+295

2

+440

Half-Time Result

1

+117

X

+128

2

+400

Double Chance

1X

-667

12

-417

X2

+128

Draw No Bet

1

-417

2

+295

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-132

2 Hcp +0.75

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-108

Over 2.5

-123

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-127

No

-111

Hearts vs St Johnstone Lineups & Team News

If you’re looking for Hearts vs St Johnstone team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the Premiership squads.

Hearts Team Page St Johnstone Team Page