Read our Hearts vs St Mirren prediction with betting tips, odds, and predicted lineups ahead of Saturday's Scottish Premiership clash at Tynecastle Park.
Hearts vs St Mirren Match Summary
Competition | Scottish Premiership |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 10 October 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Edinburgh, Tynecastle Park |
Hearts vs St Mirren brings Scottish Premiership football back to Tynecastle Park after the international break, and the hosts are finally at home again after more than a month away.
Hearts sit third in the table. Their home league record is perfect this term, but a defeat at Falkirk and a draw at Kilmarnock leave them needing a reaction.
St Mirren started superbly and still sit fifth, but the wheels have come off. Defeats to Celtic, Rangers and Dundee United mean the Buddies arrive on a three-game losing run.
Tynecastle has been a miserable venue for Saints. Hearts have won 8 of their last 9 home matches against St Mirren in all competitions, which frames our Hearts vs St Mirren prediction.
Hearts vs St Mirren Form
Hearts have won every home league game this season, which makes the dropped points at Falkirk and Kilmarnock look even sloppier. The attack is the main asset. Josh McPake is the creative heartbeat, setting up or finding the net regularly of late, while James Wilson remains the focal point up top and has scored in 3 of his last 5 Premiership appearances.
St Mirren's bright start has turned sour. They won two of their first three away league games, but a losing run against Celtic, Rangers and Dundee United has knocked the stuffing out of them. Killian Phillips offers the spark, getting on the scoresheet in two of his past three outings.
Hearts vs St Mirren Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Hearts: T. Renaud (Injured/out), Craig Halkett (Doubtful), Blair Spittal (Doubtful), M. Fagan-Walcott (Doubtful)
St Mirren: M. Dijksteel (Doubtful), K. Baccus (Doubtful), J. Ayunga (Doubtful), L. Donnelly (Doubtful), S. Ramos (Doubtful)
Hearts
Wouter Vrancken is without T. Renaud, while Craig Halkett, Blair Spittal and M. Fagan-Walcott are all doubts. Losing Spittal would sting, as he has a habit of contributing directly to goals against this opponent, having had a hand in three of his last four appearances against St Mirren. The probable Hearts vs St Mirren lineups have Harry Milne at left-back and Stephen Kingsley alongside Jamie McCart, with McPake, Claudio Braga and Calvin Miller again supporting Wilson.
St Mirren
Craig McLeish has a handful of doubts, with M. Dijksteel, J. Ayunga and L. Donnelly among them. The probable XI keeps the back four that started the home defeat to Dundee United, with Ryan Carr and Paul Nsio in the engine room and Eseosa Sule leading the line.
Hearts vs St Mirren Predicted Lineup
Hearts
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: Beau Reus; Christian Borchgrevink, Jamie McCart, Stephen Kingsley, Harry Milne; Tomas Magnusson, Laurent Mendy; Calvin Miller, Claudio Braga, Josh McPake; James Wilson
St Mirren
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: Jacob Chapman; Calvin Ramsay, Henry Fieldson, Alex Gogic, Declan John; Ryan Carr, Paul Nsio; Ismeal Kabia, Fraser Taylor, Killian Phillips; Eseosa Sule
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Hearts vs St Mirren Key Stats & Match Facts
Hearts have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 home matches against St Mirren in all competitions.
Hearts have scored 2+ goals in 4 out of 5 Scottish Premiership matches against St Mirren.
St Mirren have had 6+ corners in 4 of their last 5 Scottish Premiership matches against Hearts.
Hearts scored 14 goals across their opening seven Scottish Premiership games this season.
St Mirren have three wins, one draw and three defeats from their first seven Scottish Premiership games this season.
Hearts vs St Mirren Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Hearts 2-1 St Mirren. The Hearts vs St Mirren betting odds make the hosts 1/2 with Ladbrokes, and that feels about right given their perfect home record and a visiting side who cannot stop losing. St Mirren carry enough on the break to nick a goal, but Hearts' cutting edge in the final third ought to be the difference.
Best Bets
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Hearts are projected to score about 2.2 goals at home, and the model has the match total at roughly 3.3. The projection sits comfortably above the line, and Hearts have scored at least twice in their last four home meetings with St Mirren in all competitions. Pair the hosts' sharp finishing with a Saints side whose confidence is shot, and this has goals written all over it.
Both Teams To Score: Yes. St Mirren's counter-attacking threat should get them a goal at Tynecastle, even though Hearts are the favourites. Counter-attacks are St Mirren's best weapon, and Hearts have a habit of making life awkward for themselves when protecting a lead. A Saints goal sits neatly alongside a home win, so this rounds off our Hearts vs St Mirren best bets without contradicting the main call.
Hearts vs St Mirren Bet Builder
Our Hearts vs St Mirren bet builder tips combine a James Wilson goal, a Calvin Ramsay card, Claudio Braga shots and both teams scoring in a four-leg play.
James Wilson Anytime Goalscorer: he's found the net in three of his last five league outings, and this is a fixture he enjoys, with goals in two of his last three against St Mirren.
Calvin Ramsay To Be Shown A Card: the St Mirren right-back has picked up a booking in two of his previous three appearances, and he faces an in-form McPake down that flank.
Claudio Braga Over 1.5 Player Shots: Braga has got shots away regularly this season, managing 2+ efforts in six of his last seven league matches, and he pulls the strings centrally for Hearts.
Both Teams To Score: Yes. This has landed in each of Hearts' last five matches, and Hearts struggle against through balls, which St Mirren attempt often.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 12/1 and is as short as 23/2 elsewhere.
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Hearts vs St Mirren Talking Points
Wouter Vrancken says Hearts used the international break to work on decision-making on the ball and becoming more dominant, and this is the first proper test of that. It also opens a run of nine fixtures across a month of domestic and European football, so a controlled afternoon would suit Hearts nicely. The set-piece battle tilts towards the hosts as well: Hearts are strong in the air and dangerous from dead balls, while St Mirren struggle on both counts. Just don't expect the Buddies to roll over. They steal the ball well and break quickly, which is why a messy, open game feels more plausible than a stubborn one.
Hearts vs St Mirren Predictions FAQs
When is the Hearts vs St Mirren Scottish Premiership game?
Hearts vs St Mirren kicks off at 15:00 UK time on Saturday 10 October 2026.
Where is Hearts vs St Mirren being played?
The match will be played at Tynecastle Park in Edinburgh.
What competition is Hearts vs St Mirren in?
Hearts vs St Mirren is a Scottish Premiership fixture.
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