Scotland - PremiershipStarWelcome to the Turboscores match preview of the upcoming match between Hearts and St Johnstone, taking place on Saturday, 04 March 2023, at Tynecastle Stadium in Edinburgh.
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Hearts, Recent FormAny Hearts pre-match expectations for their last outing were misplaced, after an unexpected 2-0 away defeat by Motherwell. They achieved 67% possession in that match and had 12 strikes at goal, with 3 hitting the target, up against Motherwell's tally of 13 efforts at goal, 3 of which were on target.
When it comes to attacking power Robbie Neilson will be justly satisfied with his squad's performances of late, which has seen them chalk up 9 goals in their last 6 matches. However, it hasn't all been going well, and questions remain about their defence with 6 goals lost in those 6 matches resulting in some crucial points dropped. They have shown that they have a consistent appetite for goals at home of late, having clocked up goals in 5 of their last 6 matches at Tynecastle Stadium. They have produced a defensive record this season that they won't be proud of, having conceded at least 1 goal in 21 of their 26 league matches.
They have had an excellent run of form at Tynecastle Stadium recently, winning 5 out of their last 6 home games.
When home matches come round at Tynecastle Stadium, Lawrence Shankland will feel confident of adding more goals to his tally of 6 goals in Hearts' last 6 home league matches.
St Johnstone, Recent FormA point gained from their 1-1 draw against St Mirren in their previous encounter will not be considered a bad outcome for St Johnstone. They came away from that fixture with a 48% share of the possession and clocked up 6 attempts on goal with 2 on target, in comparison to St Mirren, who managed 18 attempts on goal, 3 of which were on target.
Manager Callum Davidson will be shining a spotlight on his team's poor defensive record of late, having conceded 12 goals in their last 6 games, despite picking up a modest amount of points due in no small part to the 8 goals they managed at the other end. When it comes to attacking performances, they can consider themselves in a good and consistent form, having chalked up goals in 5 of their last 6 matches. They have found it hard to grab league points away from home of late, primarily due to their back line shipping at least 1 goal in 13 of their last 14 away games.
Their current form can't be viewed positively, having clocked up 3 losses from their last 6 games and only 2 wins to speak of.
On an individual basis, Stevie May will be looking to cause Hearts some problems having scored 2 goals in St Johnstone's last 6 away games in the league.
Hearts recorded a 2-3 win last time these two sides went head to head in the league.
Hearts will feel sure their attacking prowess will yield results in this one, having scored at least 1 goal in the previous 6 encounters with The Saints.
In the league, Hearts has a good track record when they host St Johnstone, getting the better of them in their last 2 home games.
Stevie May will be looking to get on the scoresheet for St Johnstone against Hearts in this one, having netted 3 goals in the previous 5 encounters between the two.
The injury list is starting to mount up for Hearts manager Robbie Neilson with Beni Baningime (Cruciate ligament), Liam Boyce (Cruciate ligament), Craig Halkett (Knee), Peter Haring (Concussion) and Gary Mackay-Steven (Foot) all unavailable for selection, and Craig Gordon (Broken leg) out for the rest of the season.
With only Murray Davidson (Ankle) and Chris Kane (Knee) the main fitness concerns ahead of this fixture, Callum Davidson will be happy to have an otherwise healthy squad to pick from.
Hearts Playing at home | St Johnstone Playing away from home | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | Goals scored | 1.3 |
| 1.5 | Goals conceded | 1.8 |
| 38' | Time first goal scored | 43' |
| 38' | Time first goal conceded | 43' |
| 1.6 | Yellow cards | 2.4 |
| 0.3 | Red cards | 0.1 |
| 4.2 | Subs used | 3.9 |
| 5-0 | Biggest victory | 2-0 |
| 4-0 | Biggest defeat | 4-0 |
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