Hearts vs St. Johnstone | Prediction | Scottish Premiership | 29/08

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29 Aug 2026 10:00

Hearts and St. Johnstone face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 Scottish Premiership season. The game takes place at Tynecastle Stadium on Saturday, 29/08/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).

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APWin predictions for Hearts vs St. Johnstone

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

BTTS - Yes

Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.67

1.67

Confidence

67%

Last updated: 29-08-2026

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

Our prediction is: Hearts to win the 1st half

Hearts has been a strong home team overall this season, and the statistics point to them being particularly quick to pounce in the opening 45 minutes. Whether that aggressive mentality is due to the energy of the home crowd or an intentional plan on the part of the manager, it has proven to be very effective.

We foresee that plan paying off once again in their match against St. Johnstone, so our top tip is for Hearts to win the first half.

Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The Both Teams to Score market predicts that both teams will score in the game, and this is an excellent opportunity in this match between Hearts and St. Johnstone. Based on the odds that betting sites project, we believe this is the best betting recommendation.

Therefore, this is a value bet that has everything to win.

Jambos preview

Hearts comes into the match having played 2 games in the Scottish Premiership so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.5 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 25 wins, 11 draws, and 10 losses.

Hearts's attack has scored 77 goals during this period. Out of this total, 5 goals were scored in the Scottish Premiership, averaging 2.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.67.

The offence system of Hearts is led by Lawrence Shankland as the top scorer of the season. The scottish forward has scored 16 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Alexandros Kyziridis, who has contributed with 8 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 52 goals conceded in 46 matches, resulting in an average of 1.13.

Hearts's Latest Results

The Saints preview

On the other hand, St. Johnstone comes into the match having played 2 games in the Scottish Premiership so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.5 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 23 wins, 11 draws, and 5 losses.

St. Johnstone's attack has scored 72 goals during this period. Out of this total, 4 goals were scored in the Scottish Premiership, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.85.

The offence system of St. Johnstone is led by Joshua McPake as the top scorer of the season. The scottish forward has scored 16 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, James Gullan, who has contributed with 11 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 31 goals conceded in 39 matches, resulting in an average of 0.79.

St. Johnstone's Latest Results