There’s an unmistakable air around Challenge Cup rolling on to command the attention of football supporters over the nation, and an compelling derby is set to unfold ⚽.
Anticipation builds for Heart of Midlothian II taking on St Johnstone in a fixture buzzing with storylines on
Supporters who can’t attend can catch the game live on multiple streaming services, making sure no one misses this captivating match.
Curiosity is high as the Heart of Midlothian II and St Johnstone managers unfold their approaches for the upcoming derby.
Should Heart of Midlothian II break the deadlock first, they perhaps take control.
Meanwhile, their midfield and defence deal with a busier match than usual, which might cause a handful of cards being handed out.
The match offers a chance for Heart of Midlothian II to show their grit, but beating an red-hot St Johnstone onHard-nosed betting view:
If you’re backing this one, here’s the no-bull take.
Heart of Midlothian II at 9.6 to win feels a tad skinny given their inconsistencies in the Challenge Cup this term. Their xG (expected goals) suggest they’re due a regression — stats nerds would avoid.
St Johnstone’s 1.22 odds smells value, especially if their center forward (CF) shakes off his cold streak.
The sharp players’ll likely target the Draw 6 — these derbies often play out tight, and occasion can kill attacking flow.
Over the last matches Heart of Midlothian II holds victories - 1, losses - 1 and draws - 3. St Johnstone on the other hand ends the latest games with victories - 1, losses - 2 and draws - 2. Based on the games played we can assume that Heart of Midlothian II at the moment is in better form, unlike St Johnstone.
Heart of Midlothian II: Cowdenbeath – (Draw 1:1), Gala Fairydean – (Loss 3:1), Albion Rovers – (Draw 0:0), Kelty Hearts – (Win 0:1), East Stirling – (Draw 3:3).
St Johnstone: Raith Rovers – (Draw 0:0), Cove Rangers – (Loss 1:2), Partick Thistle – (Loss 2:1), Queens Park – (Win 4:3), Dunfermline – (Draw 2:2).
