St. Mirren FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
St. Mirren FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC — Premier League at The SMISA Stadium.
- St. Mirren FC 7 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- Heart of Midlothian FC 7 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Don Robertson
- Assistant 1 Jonathan Bell (Scotland)
- Assistant 2 Graham McNeillie
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 31 Aug | Dundee FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Aug | Celtic FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 11 Aug | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 04 Aug | Hibernian FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | Celtic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Sep | Dundee United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Aug | Motherwell FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Aug | Dundee FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Aug | Rangers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| St. Mirren FC | Heart of Midlothian FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #3 |
| 10 | Points | 13 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 3 / 1 / 3 | W / D / L | 4 / 1 / 2 |
| 8 | Scored | 14 |
| 9 | Conceded | 8 |
| -1 | GD | +6 |
| 1.43 | PPG | 1.86 |
| 43% | Win % | 57% |
Key Stats
48%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
St. Mirren FC this season
St. Mirren FC this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
St. Mirren FC are 5th (10 pts). Heart of Midlothian FC are 3rd (13 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
St. Mirren FC
0-15
2/3
16-30
1/1
31-45
3/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)
St. Mirren FC
| Killian Phillips | 3 G | |
| Samu Ramos | 1 G | 2 A |
| Declan John | 1 G | |
| Fraser Taylor | 1 G | |
| Paul Nsio | 1 G |
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and St. Mirren FC launch into their encounter with Heart of Midlothian FC.
- 5' 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.
- 8' GOAL! Gerald Taylor scores on 8.
- 13' Toyosi Olusanya has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 13.
- 18' Craig Halkett is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 23' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 28' Over 28 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 33' It’s a booking for Heart of Midlothian FC player. Stephen Kingsley gets a card.
- 34' Assisted by Killian Phillips with the perfectly-timed delivery and Toyosi Olusanya makes no mistake. 1-2!
- 39' Marcus Fraser has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 40' It’s gonna be a card for Jaden Brown.
- 44' A moment of madness from Jorge Grant on 44 minutes earns him a card. Heart of Midlothian FC will be frustrated.
- 46' Scott Tanser has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jaden Brown on 46 minute.
- 51' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 56' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His St. Mirren FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 61' St. Mirren FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Heart of Midlothian FC backline.
- 63' Heart of Midlothian FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yutaro Oda is hanging Kenneth Vargas on the field on 63 minute.
- 65' A meaty challenge results in booking for Caolan Boyd Munce on 65.
- 70' Another substitution for St. Mirren FC to replace Killian Phillips by Oisin Smyth on 70 minute.
- 75' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both St. Mirren FC and Heart of Midlothian FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 76' Another change for Heart of Midlothian FC made on 76 minute. Jorge Grant leaves to be changed by Liam Boyce.
- 77' Another change for Heart of Midlothian FC made on 77 minute. James Penrice leaves to be changed by Alan Forrest.
- 78' It’s a booking for Heart of Midlothian FC player. Beni Baningime gets a card.
- 83' Kenneth Vargas is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for St. Mirren FC tonight.
- 84' Roland Idowu is replacing Caolan Boyd Munce for the St. Mirren FC side.
- 85' The referee shows Heart of Midlothian FC player a card on 85.
- 90' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
St. Mirren FC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 9
- 13
-
21
Jaden Brown ↓ Scott Tanser 46'
- 19
- 22
- 15
- 5
- 20
-
88
Killian Phillips ↓ Oisin Smyth 70'
Bench
- 42
- 99
- 7
-
3
Scott Tanser ↑ 46'
- 18
- 14
- 27
-
8
Oisin Smyth ↑ 70'
-
12
Roland Idowu ↑ 84'
Coach
Steve Robinson
Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6
- 3
-
7
Jorge Grant ↓ Liam Boyce 76'
- 1
- 4
- 9
-
16
Blair Spittal ↓ Yan Dhanda 70'
-
29
James Penrice ↓ Alan Forrest 77'
- 18
-
77
Kenneth Vargas ↓ Yutaro Oda 63'
-
82
Gerald Taylor ↓ Daniel Oyegoke 46'
Bench
-
20
Yan Dhanda ↑ 70'
-
27
Liam Boyce ↑ 76'
- 14
- 15
- 28
-
11
Yutaro Oda ↑ 63'
-
17
Alan Forrest ↑ 77'
-
5
Daniel Oyegoke ↑ 46'
- 37
Coach
Steven Naismith
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Steven Naismith | 4 |
| Lawrence Shankland | 4 |
| Ryan Strain | 3 |
| Steven Naismith | 3 |
| Jonathan Obika | 2 |
| Robert Snodgrass | 2 |
| Joe Shaughnessy | 2 |
| James Wilson | 2 |
Head to Head
St. Mirren FC Form
Heart of Midlothian FC Form
2024-09-21
St. Mirren FC
2–1
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2024-09-14
Celtic FC
2–0
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2024-09-01
Heart of Midlothian FC
0–1
Dundee United FC
L
2024-08-25
Motherwell FC
3–1
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2024-08-10
Dundee FC
3–1
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2024-08-03
Heart of Midlothian FC
0–0
Rangers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.49
St. Mirren FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61
Heart of Midlothian FC xG
I would bet for:
St. Mirren FC or Heart of Midlothian FC 75% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: St. Mirren FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.1
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
St. Mirren FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Heart of Midlothian FC
59%
St. Mirren FC or Heart of Midlothian FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: St. Mirren FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
6.2%
1 – 0
5.9%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — St. Mirren FC
| Handicap | St. Mirren FC covers | Push | Heart of Midlothian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 18% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 19% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
St. Mirren FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

