Verdict: Hearts win

Best Odds: 5/6

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Looking to extend on their Premiership fairytale on Tuesday night, Hearts will travel to Paisley when they meet St. Mirren.

St. Mirren

Starting with the hosts, while St. Mirren might have sprung a real upset last season as they secured a top-half finish among Scotland’s elite, the Buddies have come crashing back down to earth this time around. Scrapping it out at the foot of the Premiership table, Stephen Robinson’s men have a battle on their hands in the race to keep hold of their top-flight status in 2026. Putting in a toothless performance over the weekend as they eventually had to settle for a 0-0 stalemate at home against Dundee FC, the Paisley-based outfit have collected just three points from any of their previous seven Premiership appearances. It should also be noted, St. Mirren have shown some rather glaring issues in the final third. In fact, Robinson’s side have failed to find the net in Paisley in almost 300 minutes of action.

St. Mirren Team News

Shown a straight red card against Dundee on Saturday afternoon, January recruit and former Stevenage youngster Jake Young will miss out through suspension here. Not featuring since the start of December, Australian International Keanu Baccus remains on the sidelines with a hamstring issue.

Former Nottingham Forest defender Hayden Richardson could be handed a full recall in midweek. Making his St. Mirren debut over the weekend, Cardiff City loanee Kion Etete will lead the line in Paisley.

Hearts

As for the visitors, embarking on what has become an iconic Premiership fairytale, Hearts have firmly cemented their spot as one of Europe’s ultimate surprise packages this season. Remarkably leading the chase at the top of the table and holding a commanding six-point buffer, Derek McInnes’ men have shattered a string of records this year. Last seen over the weekend putting in another dominant display as they cruised their way to a routine 3-0 victory away at Dundee United, the former Aberdeen boss will be dreaming of a repeat performance on Tuesday night. Getting 2026 underway with consecutive 1-0 wins against Livingston and Dundee FC, the Jambons have registered 13 points from their previous five Premiership showdowns. It should also be highlighted, Hearts secured another 2-0 victory when they welcomed St. Mirren to Edinburgh for their reverse meeting on January 14th.

Hearts Team News

Once again missing out away at Dundee United on Saturday, attacking talisman and Scotland international Lawrence Shankland will not play any part here. Likewise, all dealing with their own respective injury issues, the Jambos will travel to Paisley without the likes of Calem Nieuwenhof, Finlay Pollock and Australian international Cameron Devlin.

Bagging a Premiership brace on Saturday afternoon, summer recruit Pierre Kabore will spearhead Hearts’ charge in midweek. Completing a loan switch from Birmingham during the January transfer window, Marc Leonard will start in the middle of the park.

St. Mirren vs Hearts Key Factors to Consider

• When St. Mirren and Hearts last met on January 14th, the Jambos collected a 2-0 victory in Edinburgh.
• The Jambos open Tuesday’s trip to Paisley holding a remarkable six-point buffer at the top of the Premiership table.
• Hearts have won four of their last five domestic showdowns away from Tynecastle.
• St. Mirren have failed to find the net in any of their last three consecutive showdowns on home soil.
• Tuesday’s hosts have recorded just three points from any of their last seven Premiership appearances.

Conclusion

Travelling to Paisley on Tuesday night holding a six-point buffer at the top of the table, Hearts will simply be looking to take another step towards an iconic Premiership crown. Last seen over the weekend cruising their way to a routine 3-0 romp away at Dundee United, the Jambos should be smelling another golden opportunity outside of Edinburgh. Likewise, landing a 2-0 victory when they met St. Mirren a fortnight ago, we are expecting a similar outcome in midweek.

Verdict: Hearts win

Best Odds: 5/6

Bookmaker: Dachbet