Ross County vs Hearts Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 May 2025

Two or Less Goals Predicted in this Clash

We have forecasted a low goal tally when Ross County tackle Hearts. On this basis, we’ll secure a juicy price of -138 for Under 2.5 when it comes to betting on the Total Goals market.

Hearts Beat Ross County in Pair’s Last Meeting

Ross County have suffered defeat in their last five games. Most recently, a 2-0 scoreline occurred on the road at Rugby Park against Kilmarnock. The Staggies had most of the ball enjoying 58% possession and one shot on target.

Hearts were beaten 1-0 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Dundee FC at Tynecastle Park. Liam Fox's team had an impressive 74% of possession and recorded four shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Hearts are unbeaten in the past three games against Ross County. In their last encounter, Hearts banked a 2-0 home win at Tynecastle Park. The past 10 meetings between these sides have resulted in five Hearts victories and one Ross County win. There have also been four draws.

3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 0.9 goals from 6.2 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal. Ross County have had 42.8% possession and 5.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.5 goals from 10.2 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal, while earning 6.5 corners.

Top goalscorer Ronan Hale has found the net 3 times, Kieran Phillips 2, with Jordan White and two other players on 1. The top assist makers are Zac Ashworth, Kacper Lopata and George Harmon, all of whom have 1 on the board.

Hearts have 4 victories, 5 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.5 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. There’s been an average of 52.6% possession, 5.7 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 6.3 attempts.

Elton Kabangu is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, while Jorge Grant and Kenneth Vargas have 2. Lawrence Shankland has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Ross County confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Jordan Amissah (GK), Akil Wright, Jonathan Tomkinson, George Harmon, James Brown, Connor Randall, Nohan Kenneh, Zac Ashworth, Alex Samuel, Ronan Hale, Jordan White.

Hearts confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Craig Gordon (GK), Adam Forrester, Frankie Kent, Craig Halkett, James Penrice, Beni Baningime, Blair Spittal, Kenneth Vargas, Jorge Grant, Alan Forrest, Lawrence Shankland.

Ross County vs Hearts Prediction & Betting Tips

The two teams aren’t expected to deliver on the goals front and that means we will bet Under 2.5. This Premiership pick could be a sensible play and that’s particularly the case on the basis that odds of -138 are available.

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.

Key Ross County vs Hearts league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Ross County games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Ross County games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Ross County games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Hearts games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Hearts games.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 57.9% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -138 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Ross County 1 - 1 Hearts

When it comes to the correct score, we’re going to take a chance on a 1-1 outcome. We’ll go for the +510 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kieran Phillips to Score +330

Kieran Phillips (Ross County) has managed two goals in his past five Scottish Premiership matches on home soil. There are odds of +330 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

Latest Kieran Phillips Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+380

First

+700

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Corners Prediction

Hearts Under 6.5 Corners -150

In their past four away games, Hearts have not covered the 6.5 corners line, while the previous three Ross County matches have involved them conceding under 6.5 corners. When it comes to Team Corners, we’re expecting Hearts to fall short and you can get odds of -150.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Ross County

Total

11.70 5.20 6.50

Home

12.50 6.80 5.70

Away

12.90 5.50 7.40

Hearts

Total

10.00 5.70 4.30

Home

10.90 6.70 4.20

Away

9.70 4.70 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-138

Under 10.5

-100

Ross County Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Hearts Corners

Over 6.5

+110

Under 6.5

-150

Most Corners

1

+165

X

+600

2

-185

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Ross County vs Hearts 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

With the bookies giving them a 53% probability of winning, Hearts might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their -111 price of winning this Scottish Premiership clash. Ross County are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +310.

The Total Goals market is popular and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now.

A Bet Builder allows you to combine different Premiership betting markets for a match. For example, you might want to predict the Match Winner and Total Goals at a football betting site.

Full-Time Result

1

+310

X

+240

2

-111

Half-Time Result

1

+400

X

+105

2

+160

Double Chance

1X

-110

12

-333

X2

-450

Draw No Bet

1

+200

2

-275

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-108

2 Hcp -0.5

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-175

Over 2.5

+137.5

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+105

No

-143

Elton Kabangu Favourite to Find the Net First

There is +215 available that Elton Kabangu finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +440.

Elton Kabangu (Hearts)

First

+215

Anytime

+440

Lawrence Shankland (Hearts)

First

+245

Anytime

+480

James Wilson (Hearts)

First

+295

Anytime

+575

Musa Drammeh (Hearts)

First

+330

Anytime

+600

Barrie McKay (Hearts)

First

+360

Anytime

+650

Jack Grieves (Ross County)

First

+360

Anytime

+650

Ronan Hale (Ross County)

First

+360

Anytime

+700

Kieran Phillips (Ross County)

First

+380

Anytime

+700

Jordan White (Ross County)

First

+380

Anytime

+700

Alex Samuel (Ross County)

First

+410

Anytime

+750

George Robesten (Ross County)

First

+460

Anytime

+850

Jorge Grant (Hearts)

First

+480

Anytime

+800

Blair Spittal (Hearts)

First

+480

Anytime

+950

Noah Chilvers (Ross County)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Cam Devlin (Hearts)

First

+650

Anytime

+1200

Calem Nieuwenhof (Hearts)

First

+650

Anytime

+1200

Lewis Neilson (Hearts)

First

+650

Anytime

+1200

Andrew MacLeod (Ross County)

First

+700

Anytime

+1300

Jamie McCart (Hearts)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Beni Baningime (Hearts)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Joshua Nisbet (Ross County)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Stephen Kingsley (Hearts)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Scott Allardice (Ross County)

First

+900

Anytime

+1700

George Harmon (Ross County)

First

+950

Anytime

+1900

Nohan Kenneh (Ross County)

First

+1000

Anytime

+1900

Gerald Taylor (Hearts)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Craig Halkett (Hearts)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Ross County vs Hearts Lineups & Team News

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