St. Mirren vs Heart Of Midlothian: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for St. Mirren vs Hearts in the Premiership. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:45 GMT match.
Match Details
Fixture: St. Mirren vs Hearts
Date: Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Kick-off: 19:45 GMT
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium
Our predictions for St. Mirren vs Hearts
Match Prediction: St. Mirren 1-3 Hearts
St. Mirren will be looking to bounce back after a tough run of losses. They've shown they can score, as seen in their wins against Dundee and Falkirk, but their defence has been leaky. They'll need to tighten up at the back if they want to stand a chance against a rampant Hearts side. Expect St. Mirren to come out fighting, but they'll need to be clinical in front of goal.
Hearts, on the other hand, are in red-hot form, smashing teams left and right. Their recent victories over Celtic, Rangers, and others show they're not messing around. They'll be confident going into this match, but they can't afford to underestimate a wounded St. Mirren side. If Hearts keep their focus, they should dominate possession and create plenty of scoring opportunities.
Form Guide & Team Overview
St. Mirren
St. Mirren have had a rough patch lately, losing three out of their last five games. Their defence has been a major concern, conceding six goals in those losses. However, they've shown they can still find the net, with wins against Dundee and Falkirk. If they can shore up their backline, they might just pull off a surprise against Hearts.
Recent Premiership Results:
Loss: 1-3 vs Dundee Utd (A)
Loss: 0-1 vs Aberdeen (H)
Loss: 0-2 vs Kilmarnock (A)
Win: 1-0 vs Dundee (H)
Win: 2-1 vs Falkirk (A)
Hearts
Hearts are on fire right now, winning all of their last five matches. They've been scoring for fun, bagging 12 goals in those games. Their defence has been solid too, only conceding one goal. This kind of form makes them the clear favourites going into this match against St. Mirren.
Recent Premiership Results:
Win: 3-1 vs Celtic (H)
Win: 3-0 vs Kilmarnock (A)
Win: 1-0 vs Hibernian (H)
Win: 3-0 vs Falkirk (H)
Win: 2-0 vs Rangers (A)
Head-to-Head Record
The head-to-head record between these two sides has been mixed recently. Hearts have had the upper hand in their last few meetings, winning 3-1 and 4-0 in the league. However, St. Mirren did manage a 2-1 victory back in September 2024. This suggests that while Hearts have been dominant, St. Mirren can still cause an upset on their day.
Recent Premiership Results
Hearts 3-1 St. Mirren (26 Feb 2025)
Hearts 4-0 St. Mirren (19 Oct 2024)
St. Mirren 2-1 Hearts (21 Sep 2024)
St. Mirren 2-2 Hearts (15 May 2024)
St. Mirren 1-2 Hearts (06 Apr 2024)
Team News & Injury Report
St. Mirren
Alex Gogic (Suspended) - Out
Hearts
Frankie Kent (Knee) - Doubt
Christian Borchgrevink (Thigh) - Doubt
Ryan Fulton (Fibula) - Doubt
Finlay Pollock (Hamstring) - Doubt
Calem Nieuwenhof (Hamstring) - Doubt
Lineups & Tactical Setup
St. Mirren (3-5-2)
Predicted lineup: George (GK), King (DF), Freckleton (DF), Fraser (DF), McMenamin (MF), O'Hara (MF), Phillips (MF), Baccus (MF), John (MF), N'Lundulu (AT), Ayunga (AT)
St. Mirren will need Phillips and Baccus to perform well in midfield and control the game. Their attack will rely heavily on N'Lundulu and Ayunga to find the back of the net.
Hearts (4-4-2)
Predicted lineup: Schwolow (GK), McEntee (DF), Halkett (DF), Findlay (DF), Kingsley (DF), Milne (MF), Baningime (MF), Devlin (MF), Kyziridis (MF), Shankland (AT), Braga (AT)
Hearts' defence, led by Findlay and Halkett, will be crucial in keeping St. Mirren's attack at bay. Up front, Shankland and Braga will look to continue their scoring form and exploit any weaknesses in the St. Mirren backline.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
Jonah Ayunga vs Stuart Findlay: This will be a key battle between St. Mirren's striker and Hearts' solid defender.
Killian Phillips vs Beni Baningime: The midfield clash between Phillips and Baningime could determine who controls the tempo of the game.
Dan Nlundulu (St. Mirren): His pace and finishing ability make him a constant threat to any defence.
Claudio Braga (Hearts): Braga's recent goal-scoring form makes him a player St. Mirren need to keep a close eye on.
FAQs
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