Motherwell vs Heart of Midlothian betting tips: Scottish Premiership preview, predictions and odds
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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – JULY 31: Gary Mackay-Steven of Heart of Midlothian celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Heart of Midlothian and Celtic at Tynecastle Park on July 31, 2021 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)
Will Motherwell rubber stamp their ticket into Europe for next season?
On Saturday, Graham Alexander’s side took a huge step towards this objective, beating direct-rivals Ross County 1-0 in Dingwall.
Kevin van Veen, who hadn’t scored since mid-March before this, the only goal-scorer in the Highlands, converting from the penalty spot.
As a result, the Steelmen have leapfrogged Ross County in the table so are now fifth, occupying the final Europa Conference League spot.
Given that the Well visit Celtic Park on Saturday, they’ll be desperate for points here, hoping to pull and insurmountable distance ahead of Ross County.
The Staggies face Rangers simultaneously to this game, so a Motherwell win could wrap up a top five finish.
Heart of Midlothian meanwhile will be in UEFA competition next season, all the way up to 3 November.
The Jambos have secured third-place, which’ll see them compete in the Europa League play-off round in late-August.
Regardless of the outcome of that tie, Hearts are guaranteed to play eight matches in Europe next season, a real game-changer for the whole club.
In the more immediate future, Robbie Neilson’s side will contest the Scottish Cup Final, taking on Rangers at Hampden in ten days time.
Thus, Hearts want to go into that massive occasion with some sort of momentum.
On Saturday, they lost for the first time since 19 February, going down 4-1 at Celtic Park, despite taking a third-minute lead through Ellis Simms’ lashed finish.
Will Motherwell secure fourth/fifth place or will Hearts leave Fir Park victorious?
Motherwell team news
MOTHERWELL, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 06: Peter Hartley of Motherwell vies with Dolly Menga of Livingston during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Motherwell and Livingston at Fir Park Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Motherwell, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Kevin van Veen’s match-winner on Saturday off the bench should see him start this one in attack.
Right-wing-back Stephen O’Donnell has been struggling for fitness lately but should keep his place for this one too.
Centre-back Bevis Mugabi is out injured.
Heart of Midlothian team news
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – JANUARY 26: Liam Boyce of Heart of Midlothian celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal during the Cinch Scottish Premiership match between Heart of Midlothian and Celtic FC at on January 26, 2022 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Ellis Simms and Liam Boyce have both been in good goal-scorer form and will continue to lead the line.
Craig Halkett is out injured but defensive options have been boosted by the return of both Michael Smith and John Souttar.
The pair were both substitute at Parkhead on Saturday, but both could feature here.
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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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Heart of Midlothian FC vs Ross County FC - 0:0
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| May 14, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Celtic Glasgow | 6 - 0 | Motherwell FC |
| May 11, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Motherwell FC | 2 - 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC |
| May 7, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Ross County FC | 0 - 1 | Motherwell FC |
| April 30, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Dundee United | 1 - 0 | Motherwell FC |
| April 23, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Motherwell FC | 1 - 3 | Glasgow Rangers |
| May 21, 2022 | Scottish Cup 21/22 | Glasgow Rangers | 2 - 0 | Heart of Midlothian FC |
| May 14, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 1 - 3 | Glasgow Rangers |
| May 11, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Motherwell FC | 2 - 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC |
| May 7, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Celtic Glasgow | 4 - 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC |
| April 30, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 0 - 0 | Ross County FC |
| Motherwell FC | Heart of Midlothian FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Matches played | 38 |
| 12 | Matches won | 17 |
| 38 | Goal attempts | 77 |
| 11 | Shots on goal | 28 |
| 18 | Shots off goal | 31 |
| 22 | Corner kicks | 60 |
| 6% | Average ball possession | 9% |
| 9 | Shots blocked | 18 |
| 90 | Cards given | 68 |
| 90 | Free kicks | 122 |
| 10 | Offsides | 18 |
| 1 | Shots on bar | 3 |
| 38 | Goals by foot | 53 |
| 3 | Goals by head | 1 |
| 42 | Goals scored | 54 |
| 61 | Goals conceded | 44 |
| 0 | Shots on post | 1 |
| Motherwell FC | Heart of Midlothian FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 97 | Matches | 97 |
| 48 | Home Matches | 49 |
| 49 | Away Matches | 48 |
| 104 | Total Goals | 140 |
| 1.07 | Average Goals Scored | 1.44 |
| 33 | Wins | 44 |
| 44 | Losses | 33 |
| 20 | Draws | 20 |
| May 11, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Motherwell FC | 2 - 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC |
| January 29, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 2 - 0 | Motherwell FC |
| November 20, 2021 | Premiership 21/22 | Motherwell FC | 2 - 0 | Heart of Midlothian FC |
| October 2, 2021 | Premiership 21/22 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 2 - 0 | Motherwell FC |
| March 7, 2020 | Premiership 19/20 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 1 - 1 | Motherwell FC |
Scottish Premiership table:
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
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| 1 | Hibernian FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Aberdeen FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Celtic Glasgow | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Kilmarnock FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Dundee United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Motherwell FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Glasgow Rangers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | St Mirren FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | St Johnstone FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Livingston FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Ross County FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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What time is kick off between Motherwell FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC?
18:45, Wednesday 11 May 2022
