Hearts vs St. Johnstone Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
Hearts welcome St. Johnstone to Tynecastle Stadium on 29 August 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Scotland Premier League schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
Hearts generally use a balanced tactical approach.
St. Johnstone generally use a balanced tactical approach.
Recent Form
Hearts
WL
St. Johnstone
LW
Hearts show inconsistency in recent results, with no clear trend emerging. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.
Similarly, St. Johnstone have shown mixed form recently, alternating between good and poor performances. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.
Recent Form Home/Away
Hearts (Home)
W
St. Johnstone (Away)
L
Hearts's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
St. Johnstone are significantly more effective at home than on their travels.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Hearts
+-
St. Johnstone
--
Hearts have shown good defensive stability, keeping several clean sheets recently. The back line has been performing reliably.
In contrast, St. Johnstone are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Hearts (Home)
+
St. Johnstone (Away)
-
A huge contrast in clean sheet potential, heavily favouring home games for Hearts.
St. Johnstone's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Hearts
++
St. Johnstone
-+
Hearts are involved in some very high-scoring fixtures. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
In contrast, St. Johnstone's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Hearts (Home)
+
St. Johnstone (Away)
-
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Hearts.
St. Johnstone's fixtures are far more entertaining at home than away.
Scoring Consistency
Hearts
++
St. Johnstone
-+
Hearts have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
In contrast, St. Johnstone continue to show solid attacking output, with goals coming regularly. They usually create enough chances to trouble most defences.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Hearts (Home)
+
St. Johnstone (Away)
-
Hearts's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
St. Johnstone's scoring rate is significantly higher at home than away.
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Hearts vs St. Johnstone Video Content
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Hearts vs St. Johnstone Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Hearts scores after every 5.6 shots, while St. Johnstone gets averagely 10.5 shots in a game.
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Hearts vs St. Johnstone Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Hearts fielded the below lineup in the last match against Dundee United: Reus; Altena; Mcentee; McCart; Miller; Spittal; Renaud; Kerjota; Braga; Mcpake; Ba-Sy
In their last match against St. Mirren starting lineup of St. Johnstone was the following: Steward; Smith; Mitchell; Diabate; Foulds ; McAlear; Holt; Stanton; Gullan; Paton; Fowler
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