Our Hearts vs Motherwell Prediction: 2-1
Hearts vs Motherwell in the Scotland Premiership is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 23, 2025. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Hearts vs Motherwell prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Hearts's Last Match – St Mirren vs Hearts
Determined to get back to winning ways, Hearts must win after their 1-1 Scotland League Cup draw against St Mirren on August 16. In that match, Hearts recorded 62% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 St Mirren | 38% | 3 (2) | - | 44 |
 Hearts | 62% | 9 (4) | - | 83 |
Motherwell's Last Match – St Johnstone vs Motherwell
Motherwell must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 Scotland League Cup victory over St Johnstone in their last outing. In that match, Motherwell had 62% possession and 11 attempts at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 St Johnstone | 38% | 11 (2) | - | 60 |
 Motherwell | 62% | 11 (7) | - | 107 |
Hearts vs Motherwell Stats
Key Stats
| Hearts | Motherwell | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attacking Strength | 0.62 |
| 0.69 | Defence Strength | 1.06 |
| 2.8 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 9/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.9 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Hearts are averaging 2.9 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while Motherwell average 1.5 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Hearts 29-5
Motherwell 15-8
What are the odds for this match?
Hearts to win: @1.533
Draw: @4.2
Motherwell to win: @5.75
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