{"id":1482577,"date":"2026-08-28T12:22:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T11:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1482577"},"modified":"2026-08-28T12:22:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T11:22:41","slug":"hearts-vs-st-johnstone-predictions-betting-tips-29-08-26","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/hearts-vs-st-johnstone-predictions-betting-tips-29-08-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearts vs St Johnstone predictions and betting tips: Jam Tarts fancied at Tynecastle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hearts<\/a> vs St Johnstone<\/a> is a Scottish Premiership<\/a> clash at Tynecastle Park on Saturday, with the hosts strong favourites.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hearts thrashed Dundee United in their last league game while St Johnstone lost at St Mirren before a postponement, and the hosts are fancied. Andy Francis has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Premium Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Andy is with Hearts, whose quality and home advantage should tell against a struggling St Johnstone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Premium Tip<\/th>Odds<\/th>Why we\u2019re backing it<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Hearts to win<\/strong> and both teams to score – No<\/strong><\/td>21\/10<\/td>Hearts have owned this fixture, winning the last six meetings and outscoring St Johnstone 10-4, and they carry real quality, having scored 67 goals last season while conceding just 34. At home at Tynecastle against opponents they consistently beat, a home win is the likeliest outcome by some distance. The no both-teams-to-score angle leans on that solid defensive base: Hearts were among the meaner defences last season and have the platform to shut out a St Johnstone side still finding its feet back at this level. A controlled home win without conceding is the target.<\/td><\/tr>
Claudio Braga to score anytime and Cheick Diabate to be booked<\/strong><\/td>15\/2<\/td>Braga is the standout of this pair. He was Hearts’ talisman last season with 14 goals from a huge 101 shots and 45 on target, and he leads the line against a St Johnstone defence that has already leaked four goals in two games, so his anytime price is well founded. Diabate is a St Johnstone centre-back who will be under sustained pressure at Tynecastle and has already collected a booking this season. Facing Hearts’ relentless attacking threat, he is well placed to concede the sort of fouls that earn another caution.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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How Hearts go into the game<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hearts produced an emphatic 4-0 win over Dundee United in their last league game, a statement of intent. Tynecastle will expect them to keep that momentum going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well-organised and dangerous going forward, Hearts are among the sides tipped to push the Old Firm. A comfortable home win is the expectation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How St Johnstone go into the game<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

St Johnstone lost 1-0 at St Mirren in their last league outing and had last weekend’s game with Celtic postponed. Goals have been in short supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saints will look to stay compact and frustrate Hearts, but the trip to Tynecastle is a tough one. A much-improved attacking display is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Hearts vs St Johnstone head-to-head<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Date<\/th>\nHome<\/th>\nScore<\/th>\nAway<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
14\/05\/25<\/td>\nHearts<\/td>\n2-1<\/td>\nSt Johnstone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23\/02\/25<\/td>\nSt Johnstone<\/td>\n1-2<\/td>\nHearts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22\/12\/24<\/td>\nHearts<\/td>\n2-1<\/td>\nSt Johnstone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02\/11\/24<\/td>\nSt Johnstone<\/td>\n1-2<\/td>\nHearts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
07\/02\/24<\/td>\nSt Johnstone<\/td>\n0-1<\/td>\nHearts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n

Hearts have won all five of the most recent meetings with St Johnstone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hearts vs St Johnstone predictions & betting tips<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Hearts to win<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/6<\/td>\n⭐⭐⭐<\/td>\nQuality edge, strong at home.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 goals<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/5<\/td>\n⭐⭐⭐<\/td>\nHearts should create plenty.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hearts or draw (Double Chance)<\/strong><\/td>\n3\/10<\/td>\n⭐⭐⭐<\/td>\nCover on the hosts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hearts -1 handicap<\/strong><\/td>\n6\/5<\/td>\n⭐⭐<\/td>\nBacked to win by two or more.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hearts to win 2-0<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/2<\/td>\n⭐⭐<\/td>\nHeadline scoreline.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n
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Hearts vs St Johnstone score prediction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

St Johnstone will try to frustrate, but Hearts have too much quality at a raucous Tynecastle. Expect a comfortable home win. Score prediction: Hearts 2-0 St Johnstone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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