Heart Of Midlothian – ST Johnstone

Heart of Midlothian host a struggling side in St Johnstone, who sit seventh with seven points after two wins and a draw from four games. The Edinburgh club have managed just two points from two goalless draws, leaving them winless and level on goals scored and conceded (3‑3). Johnstone, meanwhile, sit on a modest positive goal difference despite conceding nine, having netted eight times. The fixture offers Hearts a chance to snap their early-season drought, while the visitors will look to extend their modest surge toward a top‑four push.