Heart of Midlothian vs Saint Johnstone: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 December

Heart of Midlothian

W L W L L

7th place in League

2-1

22/12/2024 15:00

Saint Johnstone

W D D L W

12th place in League

Scottish Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Heart of Midlothian vs Saint Johnstone on 22 December 2024 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Heart of Midlothian vs Saint Johnstone preview before placing your bet.

Heart of Midlothian are currently 7th with 40 points after 33 matches.
Saint Johnstone sit 12th with 29 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Heart of Midlothian to win with probability 62%.
Head-to-head history favors Heart of Midlothian, who have won 6 of the last 6 meetings. Saint Johnstone have no wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

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Pred

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Weather

15:00

2024-12-22

Heart of Midlothian vs Saint Johnstone - Prediction & Odds

Heart of Midlothian

Saint Johnstone

2024-12-22 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 22/12/2024

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Celtic FC	81	33	26	3	4	97	22	75
02 Glasgow Rangers	66	33	20	6	7	68	35	33
03 Hibernian	53	33	14	11	8	54	41	13
04 Dundee United	50	33	14	8	11	41	40	1
05 Aberdeen	50	33	14	8	11	45	49	-4
06 Saint Mirren	41	33	12	5	16	45	54	-9
07 Heart of Midlothian	40	33	11	7	15	43	44	-1
08 Motherwell	39	33	11	6	16	37	56	-19
09 Kilmarnock	35	33	9	8	16	38	58	-20
10 Ross County	35	33	9	8	16	33	56	-23
11 Dundee	34	33	9	7	17	50	71	-21
12 Saint Johnstone	29	33	8	5	20	33	58	-25

Relegation Group	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Heart of Midlothian	52	5	4	0	1	9	3	6
02 Motherwell	49	5	3	1	1	9	7	2
03 Kilmarnock	44	5	3	0	2	7	6	1
04 Dundee	41	5	2	1	2	7	6	1
05 Ross County	37	5	0	2	3	4	9	-5
06 Saint Johnstone	32	5	1	0	4	5	10	-5

Championship Group	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Celtic FC	92	5	3	2	0	15	4	11
02 Glasgow Rangers	75	5	2	3	0	12	6	6
03 Hibernian	58	5	1	2	2	8	9	-1
04 Aberdeen	53	5	1	0	4	3	12	-9
05 Dundee United	53	5	1	0	4	4	14	-10
06 Saint Mirren	50	5	2	3	0	8	5	3

Head To Head

02/11/2024 15:00

Saint Johnstone

1 - 2

Heart of Midlothian

SCO PR

07/02/2024 19:45

Saint Johnstone

0 - 1

Heart of Midlothian

SCO PR

25/11/2023 15:00

Heart of Midlothian

1 - 0

Saint Johnstone

SCO PR

05/08/2023 14:10

Saint Johnstone

0 - 2

Heart of Midlothian

SCO PR

04/03/2023 15:00

Heart of Midlothian

3 - 0

Saint Johnstone

SCO PR

28/12/2022 19:45

Saint Johnstone

2 - 3

Heart of Midlothian

SCO PR

Heart of Midlothian

100%

Draw

Saint Johnstone

Heart of Midlothian Last 6 matches

19/12/2024 20:00

Heart of Midlothian 2 - 2 CS Petrocub UEFA ECL

15/12/2024 15:00

Kilmarnock 1 - 0 Heart of Midlothian SCO PR

12/12/2024 17:45

FC Copenhagen 2 - 0 Heart of Midlothian UEFA ECL

07/12/2024 15:00

Heart of Midlothian 2 - 0 Dundee SCO PR

01/12/2024 15:00

Heart of Midlothian 1 - 1 Aberdeen SCO PR

28/11/2024 17:45

Cercle Brugge 2 - 0 Heart of Midlothian UEFA ECL

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Saint Johnstone

14/12/2024 15:00

Saint Johnstone 2 - 3 Saint Mirren SCO PR

07/12/2024 15:00

Aberdeen 1 - 1 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

01/12/2024 12:00

Saint Johnstone 0 - 1 Glasgow Rangers SCO PR

23/11/2024 15:15

Saint Johnstone 1 - 0 Kilmarnock SCO PR

09/11/2024 15:00

Motherwell 2 - 1 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

02/11/2024 15:00

Saint Johnstone 1 - 2 Heart of Midlothian SCO PR

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Premier Leagu...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Heart of Midlothian

Saint Johnstone

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.55

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.53

Scored

Avg. per game

0.34

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.95

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

18 (47%)20 (53%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

11 (29%)27 (71%)

Heart of Midlothian

Recent matches

Saint Johnstone

Under /Over

(71%)27 11(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)31 7(18%)

Under /Over

(26%)10 28(74%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(34%)13 25(66%)

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

/Yes

(53%)20 18(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(55%)21 17(45%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Heart of Midlothian

Saint Johnstone

Shots

Heart of Midlothian

Total shots

12.92 avg / game

Blocked

104 total

Avg. 3.85

Saint Johnstone

Total shots

10.84 avg / game

Blocked

85 total

Avg. 3.15

Heart of Midlothian Pass Saint Johnstone

Total passes

16732

Avg. 440 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

16407

Avg. 432 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Heart of Midlothian

Played games

Saint Johnstone

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.18

6.29

239

Corners

157

4.13

24.63

936

Throw-ins

855

22.50

1.50

Offsides

1.63

2.32

GK saves

116

3.05

Heart of Midlothian

DISCIPLINARY

Saint Johnstone

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.87

1.79

0.08

0.11

10.37

394

Fouls

400

10.53

18.03

685

Tackles

569

14.97

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Heart of Midlothian vs Saint Johnstone Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Heart of Midlothian vs Saint Johnstone on 22 December 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Scottish Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Heart of Midlothian vs Saint Johnstone Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Heart of Midlothian's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Saint Johnstone's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Scottish Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Scottish Premier League standings and the Scottish Premier League form table to understand exactly where Heart of Midlothian and Saint Johnstone sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Scottish Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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