Sat, 9 May 2026, 19:00
Premiership
Scotland
Scotland
Full Time

Match Timeline

15'
Elijah Just🟨
Yellow Card
25'
S. Kingsley
Own Goal
43'
L. Shankland
Normal Goal
46'
M. Leonard🔄
Substitution 1 → A. Kyziridis
47'
Michael Steinwender🟨
Yellow Card
58'
Jordi Altena🟨
Yellow Card
63'
C. Halkett🔄
Substitution 2 → F. Kent
66'
Alexandros Kyziridis
Penalty cancelled
72'
C. Braga🔄
Substitution 3 → P. Kabore
77'
I. Said🔄
Substitution 1 → J. Koutroumbis
79'
Stuart Findlay🟨
Yellow Card
86'
E. Just🔄
Substitution 2 → R. Charles-Cook
86'
T. Maswanhise🔄
Substitution 3 → C. Hendry
87'
S. Kingsley🔄
Substitution 4 → J. McCart
87'
B. Spittal🔄
Substitution 5 → C. Devlin

Match Statistics

1Shots on Goal5
6Shots off Goal4
8Total Shots11
1Blocked Shots2
4Shots insidebox9
4Shots outsidebox2
9Fouls14
2Corner Kicks6
4Offsides1
46Ball Possession54
1Yellow Cards3
3Goalkeeper Saves1
385Total passes442
298Passes accurate330
77Passes %75
0.45expected_goals1.09
-0.97goals_prevented-0.97

Starting Lineups

MotherwellMotherwell1:1

Starting XI

13Calum WardG
45Emmanuel LongeloD
25Oscar PriestmanM
18Tawanda MaswanhiseM
21Elijah JustF
57Stephen WelshD
20Elliot WattM
8Callum SlatteryM
4Liam GordonD
90Ibrahim SaidM
2Stephen O'DonnellD

Heart Of MidlothianHeart Of Midlothian1:1

Starting XI

25Alexander SchwolowG
19Stuart FindlayD
3Stephen KingsleyM
16Blair SpittalF
10Cláudio BragaF
4Craig HalkettD
49Marc LeonardM
9Lawrence ShanklandF
15Michael SteinwenderD
6Beni BaningimeM
23Jordi AltenaM

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Motherwell
Motherwell
Form: L-W-L-L-D
Heart Of Midlothian
Heart Of Midlothian
Form: W-W-W-D-W
Record
3 W
1 D
6 L
7 W
1 D
2 L
Goals Per Game
1.5
Scored
vs
1.5
Scored
1.6
Conceded
vs
1.0
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
30%
Clean Sheets
40%
BTTS
50%
BTTS
50%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:1.3
Away:1.6
Conceded
Home:1.0
Away:1.9
Scored
Home:1.5
Away:1.5
Conceded
Home:0.3
Away:2.0

⚡ Elo Ratings

Long Term Elo Rating
1581
Average
1697
Good
Short Term Elo Rating
1663
↑ Momentum (+83)
1803
↑ Momentum (+106)
Expected Outcome
24%
Home Win
29%
Draw
47%
Away Win
Attack & Defence Elo
Long Term
1538
Attack
1573
1606
Defence
1660
Recent Form
1563
Attack
1593
1628
Defence
1689
Post-Match Changes
0
Rating Change
0
Rating Change
Elo ratings measure team strength based on match results and opponent quality. Higher ratings indicate stronger teams.

📝 Match Preview

Motherwell vs Heart Of Midlothian Preview
Recommendation:AWAY_WIN
Odds:2.62
Expected Value:+10.0%
Confidence:65

Hello friends! It's your favorite underdog spotter here. Today we're looking at Motherwell vs Heart Of Midlothian. While the bookmakers have set Motherwell as the slight favorite at 2.50, I see a classic opportunity to back the overlooked pup, Heart Of Midlothian, at 2.62. Hearts have been in scorching form, securing 7 wins in their last 10 matches, averaging 2.20 points per game. Their attack has been clinical, finding the net 15 times while conceding just 10. Even on the road, Hearts have shown resilience, scoring 1.50 goals per away game. Motherwell, despite playing at home, have struggled recently. Their last 10 games show a win rate of just 30%, with only 1.00 point per game. At home, they average 1.33 goals scored and 1.00 conceded over their last three home fixtures. The head-to-head record heavily favors Hearts, who have won 5 of the last 10 meetings, including a convincing 3-1 victory against Motherwell just a month ago on April 11. Looking deeper, Motherwell's home attack generates 12.33 shots per game with a solid 41.4% accuracy, but their overall points trend is still lagging behind Hearts. Hearts, meanwhile, average 16.25 shots away with a 28.8% accuracy, and their points trend is sharply improving. Goal expectancy models suggest 1.67 for Motherwell and 1.25 for Hearts, but Hearts' superior recent form and H2H dominance make them the smarter value play. The market implies a 38.1% chance for the away win, but the true probability sits closer to 42%, giving us a clear edge. Sometimes the big dogs get all the attention, but the real money is in backing the determined underdog who refuses to be counted out. Motherwell's goal environment at home averages 1.33 scored and 1.00 conceded, indicating a relatively low-scoring home fixture pattern. However, Hearts' away goal environment shows 1.50 scored and 2.00 conceded, suggesting more open games when traveling. The mathematical analysis shows Hearts' points trend has a positive slope of 0.1091 with a 13.33% trend confidence, signaling sustained improvement. Motherwell's points trend slope is negative (-0.0848), highlighting their stagnation. With Hearts resting 5 days and Motherwell resting 7 days, fatigue is comparable, but Hearts' momentum is the deciding factor. I'm confident in this underdog pick. Key Points: - Heart Of Midlothian have won 7 of their last 10 matches, averaging 2.20 points per game. - Motherwell's home form is shaky, with only a 33.33% win rate in their last 3 home games. - Head-to-head record shows Hearts winning 5 of 10 meetings, including a recent 3-1 victory. - Odds of 2.62 for the Away Win offer value given Hearts' attacking consistency and Motherwell's defensive vulnerabilities. Summary: Backing the underdog Heart Of Midlothian to secure an Away Win at 2.62 odds.

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📝 Match Preview

Motherwell vs Heart Of Midlothian Preview
Recommendation:BOTH_TEAMS_TO_SCORE_YES
Odds:1.70
Expected Value:+10.5%
Confidence:65

Right then, grab a pint and let’s have a proper look at Motherwell versus Heart Of Midlothian. It’s a late-season Premiership clash, and the numbers tell a pretty clear story. Motherwell have been struggling, picking up just 1 point per game over their last ten matches, with a leaky defence conceding 1.6 goals a game. Hearts, on the other hand, are flying. They’re racking up 2.2 points per game, scoring 1.5 goals a match while only letting in 1.0. That’s a stark contrast in form, and it shows in the standings too. Looking at the head-to-head, Hearts have won 5 of the last 10 meetings, including a comfortable 3-1 victory back in April. Motherwell’s home record against them isn’t pretty—just a 25% win rate. The goal expectancy model is sitting at around 2.92 total goals, which points towards a lively afternoon. Motherwell average 1.33 goals at home, while Hearts are netting 1.50 on the road. With both teams showing a 50% BTTS rate recently and the goal expectancy nudging towards three, the smart money is on goals from both sides. Now, let’s talk value. The bookies have Over 2.5 goals at 1.91, but the maths only shows a tiny edge there, so we’ll skip it. However, Both Teams To Score at 1.70 offers a solid 4% edge over the fair probability. Hearts are scoring consistently on the road, and Motherwell, despite their defensive woes, still manage to find the net at home. I’m putting my confidence at 65% on this one. It’s not a guaranteed lock, but the maths, the form, and the odds all line up for a profitable play. If you’re looking for a clean, value-driven pick, this is it. Key Points: - Hearts are in stellar form (2.2 pts/game) vs Motherwell’s struggles (1.0 pts/game) - Goal expectancy sits at 2.92, strongly suggesting goals - BTTS Yes offers a 4.15% edge over fair value - H2H record and recent results heavily favour Hearts - Confidence: 65% | Bet: Both Teams To Score - Yes @ 1.70

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