Hamilton Academical FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

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Premier League · 2019-20

Hamilton Academical FC

2 – 1

Full Time

Heart of Midlothian FC

Sat 21 Dec 2019 · 15:00 UTC The Hope CBD Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 21' Steven MacLean

Y 58' Michael Smith

Y 71' Craig Halkett

Aaron McGowan 77' Y

Mikel Miller 79' Y

Brian Easton 90' Y

Y 90' Glenn Whelan

Overview

Match Preview

Hamilton Academical FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC — Premier League at The Hope CBD Stadium.

Hamilton Academical FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Heart of Midlothian FC 7 games · 13 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Stuart Stevenson
Referee Alan Mulvanny
Referee David Munro
Referee Mike Roncone

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Celtic FC	7	18
2	Rangers FC	7	16
3	Heart of Midlothian FC	7	13
4	Dundee FC	7	10
5	St. Mirren FC	7	10
6	St. Johnstone FC	7	8
7	Aberdeen FC	7	8
8	Motherwell FC	7	8
9	Dundee United FC	7	8
10	Hibernian FC	7	7
11	Falkirk FC	7	6
12	Kilmarnock FC	7	5

Head-to-Head

Hamilton Academical FC 6 games · Avg 3.2 goals Heart of Midlothian FC

Last 5 meetings

2019-12-21 Hamilton Academical FC 2–1 Heart of Midlothian FC 2019-08-31 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–2 Hamilton Academical FC 2019-03-16 Hamilton Academical FC 1–0 Heart of Midlothian FC 2018-12-26 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–0 Hamilton Academical FC 2018-08-04 Hamilton Academical FC 1–4 Heart of Midlothian FC

Recent Form

Hamilton Academical FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
21 Dec	Heart of Midlothian FC	H	2–1	W
14 Dec	Aberdeen FC	A	0–1	L
07 Dec	St. Mirren FC	H	0–1	L
04 Dec	Celtic FC	A	1–2	L
30 Nov	Livingston FC	A	0–0	D
24 Nov	Rangers FC	H	1–3	L

Heart of Midlothian FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
21 Dec	Hamilton Academical FC	A	1–2	L
18 Dec	Celtic FC	H	0–2	L
14 Dec	St. Johnstone FC	H	0–1	L
07 Dec	Motherwell FC	A	0–1	L
04 Dec	Livingston FC	H	1–1	D
01 Dec	Rangers FC	A	0–5	L

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)

67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

14% Clean Sheets
Heart of Midlothian FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Heart of Midlothian FC

0-15

4/1

16-30

1/2

31-45

3/–

46-60

1/2

61-75

2/1

76+

3/2

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Heart of Midlothian FC

James Wilson	3 G
Claudio Braga	2 G	2 A
Joshua McPake	1 G	1 A
Calvin Miller	1 G
Tom Renaud	1 G

Events

Match Events

0' We are underway at The Hope CBD Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
5' Hamilton Academical FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
10' Hamilton Academical FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Heart of Midlothian FC backline.
15' Hamilton Academical FC have won 94 goals from 106 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
20' Hamilton Academical FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
21' A moment of madness from Steven MacLean on 21 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Heart of Midlothian FC will be frustrated.
26' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
31' With 0 assists to his name this season, Craig Halkett is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Heart of Midlothian FC.
36' It looks like no one’s ball. Heart of Midlothian FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
41' Scotland international Steven Naismith has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
46' Heart of Midlothian FC make a change. Steven Naismith trudges off to be replaced by Jake Mulraney on 46 minutes.
51' Steve Davies has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
56' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
58' A moment of madness from Michael Smith on 58 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Heart of Midlothian FC will be frustrated.
61' Oliver Bozanic has so much to prove this time. He replaces Aidan White on 61 minute.
63' The supporters are chanting for Lewis Smith. He replaces Steve Davies on 63 minute.
64' Mikel Miller adds to his 0 season tally! Hamilton Academical FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
69' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
71' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Craig Halkett on 71 minutes.
72' Goal! Will Collar scores his 10 goal in 341 matches.
76' Euan Henderson gets the nod from Heart of Midlothian FC. He replaces Loic Damour and will look to change the dynamic.
77' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Aaron McGowan on 77 minutes.
79' Hamilton Academical FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 79.
82' Magnificent from Oliver Bozanic! That is 17 goals in 314 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
83' The supporters are chanting for Brian Easton. He replaces George Oakley on 83 minute.
88' Euan Henderson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Heart of Midlothian FC so far.
90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Brian Easton.
90' Fresh legs for Hamilton Academical FC! Johnny Hunt comes on to replace Will Collar.
The points are shared — Hamilton Academical FC 2-1 Heart of Midlothian FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Hamilton Academical FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Rice

Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups

Starting XI

22
Loic Damour ↓ Euan Henderson 76'
8
Sean Clare
12
Glenn Whelan
23
Joel Pereira
19
Uche Ikpeazu
14
Steven Naismith C ↓ Jake Mulraney 46'
2
Michael Smith
18
Steven MacLean
26
Craig Halkett
51
Aaron Hickey
3
Aidan White ↓ Oliver Bozanic 61'

Bench

Coach Daniel Stendel

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
George Oakley	2
Mikel Miller	2
Steven Naismith	2
Peter Haring	2
Marios Ogkmpoe	2
Peter Haring	2
Sean Clare	1
Christophe Berra	1

Head to Head

Hamilton Academical FC Form

2019-12-21 Hamilton Academical FC 2–1 Heart of Midlothian FC W 2019-12-14 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Hamilton Academical FC L 2019-12-07 Hamilton Academical FC 0–1 St. Mirren FC L 2019-12-04 Celtic FC 2–1 Hamilton Academical FC L 2019-11-30 Livingston FC 0–0 Hamilton Academical FC D 2019-11-24 Hamilton Academical FC 1–3 Rangers FC L

Heart of Midlothian FC Form

2019-12-21 Hamilton Academical FC 2–1 Heart of Midlothian FC L 2019-12-18 Heart of Midlothian FC 0–2 Celtic FC L 2019-12-14 Heart of Midlothian FC 0–1 St. Johnstone FC L 2019-12-07 Motherwell FC 1–0 Heart of Midlothian FC L 2019-12-04 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–1 Livingston FC D 2019-12-01 Rangers FC 5–0 Heart of Midlothian FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.45 Hamilton Academical FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.19 Heart of Midlothian FC xG

I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct

Hamilton Academical FC46% Draw27% Heart of Midlothian FC27%

Actual: Hamilton Academical FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes54% 0% No46%

Avg goals/match: 2.64

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	91%	9%
± 1.5	74%	26%
± 2.5	49%	51%
± 3.5	27%	73%
± 4.5	13%	87%

Double Chance

Hamilton Academical FC or Draw

72%

Draw or Heart of Midlothian FC

54%

Hamilton Academical FC or Heart of Midlothian FC

73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Hamilton Academical FC30% Draw47% Heart of Midlothian FC23%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

13.3%

1 – 0

9.3%

0 – 0

9.2%

2 – 1

Actual

0 – 1

7.5%

2 – 0

7.3%

1 – 2

7.1%

2 – 2

5.2%

0 – 2

3 – 1

4.2%

3 – 0

3.5%

1 – 3

2.8%

Asian Handicap — Hamilton Academical FC

Handicap	Hamilton Academical FC covers	Push	Heart of Midlothian FC covers
-2.5	8%	—	92%
-2	8%	13%	80%
-1.5	20%	—	80%
-1	20%	21%	59%
-0.5	41%	—	59%
+0.5	70%	—	30%
+1	70%	17%	13%
+1.5	87%	—	13%
+2	87%	9%	4%
+2.5	96%	—	4%

Clean Sheet

Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet

31% ✓

Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet

24% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.