Heart of Midlothian vs Saint Mirren: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 February

Betiball's prediction for Heart of Midlothian vs Saint Mirren on 26 February 2025 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Heart of Midlothian vs Saint Mirren preview before placing your bet.

Heart of Midlothian vs Saint Mirren: Starting Lineups Time : 26/02/2025 15:45

Heart of Midlothian
3 - 1
Finished
Saint Mirren
90+8' event Kenneth Vargas Goal awarded
90+4' event Kenneth Vargas
82' event Musa Drammeh / Elton Kabangu
82' event Kenneth Vargas / James Wilson
66' event Jorge Grant / Calem Nieuwenhof
66' event Blair Spittal / Sander Erik Kartum
63' event Calem Nieuwenhof
56' event James Wilson
event 90' Roland Idowu / Richard Taylor
event 80' Mark OHara
event 77' Greg Kiltie / Killian Phillips
event 74' Killian Phillips
event 72' Killian Phillips Red card cancelled
event 67' Mikael Mandron
event 52' Caolan Stephen Boyd-Munce
event 46' Elvis Bwomono / Ryan Alebiosu
event 46' Olutoyosi Tajudeen Olusanya / Jonah Ananias Paul Ayunga
event 37' Mikael Mandron
90+8' event Kenneth Vargas Goal awarded
event 90' Roland Idowu / Richard Taylor
90+4' event Kenneth Vargas
event 80' Mark OHara
82' event Musa Drammeh / Elton Kabangu
event 77' Greg Kiltie / Killian Phillips
82' event Kenneth Vargas / James Wilson
event 74' Killian Phillips
66' event Jorge Grant / Calem Nieuwenhof
event 72' Killian Phillips Red card cancelled
66' event Blair Spittal / Sander Erik Kartum
event 67' Mikael Mandron
63' event Calem Nieuwenhof
event 52' Caolan Stephen Boyd-Munce
56' event James Wilson
event 46' Elvis Bwomono / Ryan Alebiosu
event 46' Olutoyosi Tajudeen Olusanya / Jonah Ananias Paul Ayunga
event 37' Mikael Mandron
Heart of Midlothian Heart of Midlothian
Substitutions
#77 Kenneth Vargas
#37 Musa Drammeh
#7 Jorge Grant
#16 Blair Spittal
#17 Alan Forrest
#23 Lewis Neilson
#28 Zander Clark
#35 Adam Forrester
#18 Harry Milne
Heart of Midlothian Heart of Midlothian Saint Mirren Saint Mirren
10Shots11
6Shots on Goal3
8Fouls16
5Corner Kick6
16Free kick8
3Offside3
0Yellow card4
60Aerial80
2Save3
8Successful Tackles17
4Interceptions7
18Long pass21
2Assist0
2Shots off goal4
37Head Success33
2Blocked4
8Tackle17
9Dribbles2
15Throw-in28
395Passes323
92Attacks107
48Dangerous attacks44
4Corner Kicks(HT)2
Saint Mirren Saint Mirren
Substitutions
#12 Roland Idowu
#20 Olutoyosi Tajudeen Olusanya
#42 Elvis Bwomono
#11 Greg Kiltie
#27 Peter Urminsky
#3 Scott Tanser
#26 Luke Kenny
#14 James Scott
#8 Oisin Smyth
Commentary
90+8' VAR review - Heart of Midlothian
90+4' Goal! Kenneth Vargas - Heart of Midlothian
90' Saint Mirren — substitution: Roland Idowu / Richard Taylor
82' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Musa Drammeh / Elton Kabangu
82' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Kenneth Vargas / James Wilson
80' Mark OHara - Saint Mirren receive a yellow card
77' Saint Mirren — substitution: Greg Kiltie / Killian Phillips
74' Killian Phillips - Saint Mirren receive a yellow card
72' VAR review - Saint Mirren
67' Mikael Mandron - Saint Mirren receive a yellow card
66' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Jorge Grant / Calem Nieuwenhof
66' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Blair Spittal / Sander Erik Kartum
63' Goal! Calem Nieuwenhof - Heart of Midlothian
56' Goal! James Wilson - Heart of Midlothian
52' Caolan Stephen Boyd-Munce - Saint Mirren receive a yellow card
46' Saint Mirren — substitution: Elvis Bwomono / Ryan Alebiosu
46' Saint Mirren — substitution: Olutoyosi Tajudeen Olusanya / Jonah Ananias Paul Ayunga
37' Goal! Mikael Mandron - Saint Mirren

How We Build the Heart of Midlothian vs Saint Mirren Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Heart of Midlothian vs Saint Mirren on 26 February 2025 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 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 Mirren 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 Mirren'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.

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 standings and the form table to understand exactly where Heart of Midlothian and Saint Mirren 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 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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