Heart Of Midlothian vs ST Johnstone prediction & analysis
84%
Footrivo pick
Heart Of Midlothian or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.19 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.20Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultHeart Of Midlothian to win ✓60% · @1.73
Double chanceHeart Of Midlothian or draw ✓84% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓10% · fair 10.21
Heart Of Midlothian vs ST Johnstone preview and prediction
The match
The Premiership sees Heart Of Midlothian take on ST Johnstone on Saturday 29 August, kicking off at 15:00 (WAT) at Tynecastle Park. Heart Of Midlothian are 4th with 20 points from 12 games (in the top four), while ST Johnstone sit 7th on 17 points (in the bottom half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Heart Of Midlothian's last 5: DDWDW Most recently they drew with Rapid Vienna 1–1 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 2.5 per game.
ST Johnstone's last 5: LWDLW Most recently they lost to ST Mirren 0–1 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 2.2 for Heart Of Midlothian and 1.1 for ST Johnstone. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 60% and both teams to score at 59%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Heart Of Midlothian 60%, draw 24%, ST Johnstone 16%.
Safer route: Heart Of Midlothian or draw (84%) at 1.20.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.67.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Heart Of Midlothian or draw – a 84% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Heart Of Midlothian 2–1 ST Johnstone. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Heart Of Midlothian60%fair 1.68 · @1.73
Draw24%fair 4.13 · @3.80
ST Johnstone16%fair 6.19 · @4.40
3.32Expected goals
2.20Heart Of Midlothian xG
1.12ST Johnstone xG
59%Both score
60%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–110%
1–19%
2–09%
1–08%
3–17%
3–06%
From our goals model: Heart Of Midlothian 2.2 – 1.1 ST Johnstone expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Heart Of Midlothian to win✓
60%
1.68
1.73
Double chance
Heart Of Midlothian or draw✓
84%
1.19
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.69
1.67
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
81%
1.24
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
60%
1.67
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
62%
1.61
1.42
Half-time result
Heart Of Midlothian ahead at half-time✓
46%
2.17
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Heart Of Midlothian / FT Heart Of Midlothian✓
40%
2.50
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
10%
10.21
–
Form
Heart Of Midlothian – last 6
DDWDWL
26 Aug
@ Rapid Vienna
1–1
D
20 Aug
vs Rapid Vienna
2–2
D
16 Aug
vs Inverness CT
6–2
W
13 Aug
vs Benfica
1–1
D
9 Aug
vs Dundee Utd
4–0
W
6 Aug
@ Benfica
1–6
L
2.5Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
ST Johnstone – last 6
LWDLWW
8 Aug
@ ST Mirren
0–1
L
2 Aug
vs Kilmarnock
4–3
W
25 Jul
vs East Fife
1–1
D
21 Jul
@ Inverness CT
0–1
L
18 Jul
vs Morton
3–0
W
14 Jul
@ Linlithgow Rose
2–0
W
1.7Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Heart Of Midlothian and ST Johnstone.
What is the prediction for Heart Of Midlothian vs ST Johnstone?
Our pick is Heart Of Midlothian or draw with a 84% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Heart Of Midlothian vs ST Johnstone?
On our numbers Heart Of Midlothian have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 24% and ST Johnstone 16%.
How many goals will there be in Heart Of Midlothian vs ST Johnstone?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Heart Of Midlothian vs ST Johnstone?
Our predicted score is Heart Of Midlothian 2–1 ST Johnstone, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Heart Of Midlothian vs ST Johnstone?
Heart Of Midlothian vs ST Johnstone (Premiership) kicks off on Saturday 29 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Tynecastle Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
