Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Motherwell vs Hearts in the Premiership. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Motherwell vs Hearts |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premiership |
| Date | Saturday, 09 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 20:00 BST |
| Venue | Fir Park |
Match Prediction: Motherwell 1-1 Hearts
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 11 Apr 2026 |  Hearts vs  Motherwell |
3 – 1 | Tynecastle Park |
| Premiership | 29 Nov 2025 | Motherwell vs Hearts |
0 – 0 | Fir Park |
| Premiership | 23 Aug 2025 | Hearts vs Motherwell |
3 – 3 | Tynecastle Park |
| Premiership | 10 May 2025 | Hearts vs Motherwell |
3 – 0 | Tynecastle Park |
| Premiership | 12 Apr 2025 | Motherwell vs Hearts |
0 – 0 | Fir Park |
Motherwell come into this with mixed recent results, but their 3-2 win away to Rangers shows they can still land a punch when the game opens up. Hearts have won four of their last five in the league and have already beaten Motherwell 3-1 in this run, so they look the more reliable side on current form. With no xG data available, the recent scorelines and head-to-head pattern point towards Hearts having the edge, though Motherwell at Fir Park should still make it competitive.
Motherwell’s best route is likely to be staying compact and trying to get Elijah Just involved quickly between the lines, because they have not been consistently strong defensively. Hearts have been scoring regularly and their recent results suggest they can control spells of the match, especially if Cláudio Braga and Lawrence Shankland get service in advanced areas. Match Prediction: Motherwell 1-2 Hearts
Form Guide & Team Overview
Motherwell
Motherwell’s recent league form has been inconsistent, with one win, one draw and three defeats in their last five. The standout result is the 3-2 away win over Rangers, but that sits alongside losses to Falkirk and Hearts, which suggests their level has fluctuated quite a bit.
At home, the 2-3 defeat to Falkirk and the 0-0 draw with Hibernian show they have not always been easy to break down, but they have also not been especially secure. That leaves them needing a sharper, more controlled performance if they are to turn recent flashes into points.
Motherwell Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 2 May 2026 |  Falkirk vs Motherwell |
1 – 0 | L | Falkirk Community Stadium |
| Premiership | 26 Apr 2026 |  Rangers vs Motherwell |
2 – 3 | W | Ibrox Stadium |
| Premiership | 11 Apr 2026 | Hearts vs Motherwell |
3 – 1 | L | Tynecastle Park |
| Premiership | 4 Apr 2026 | Motherwell vs Falkirk |
2 – 3 | L | Fir Park |
| Premiership | 21 Mar 2026 | Motherwell vs  Hibernian |
0 – 0 | D | Fir Park |
Hearts
Hearts arrive in stronger shape, having won four of their last five league matches. Their recent run includes victories over Rangers, Hibernian and Motherwell, which gives them a solid-looking form line heading into this trip.
They have also shown they can win in different ways, with a 2-1 home success against Rangers and a 2-1 away win at Hibernian. The only slight blemish in the sequence is the 2-2 draw at Livingston, but overall the results point to a side carrying momentum.
Hearts Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 4 May 2026 | Hearts vs Rangers |
2 – 1 | W | Tynecastle Park |
| Premiership | 26 Apr 2026 | Hibernian vs Hearts |
1 – 2 | W | Easter Road Stadium |
| Premiership | 11 Apr 2026 | Hearts vs Motherwell |
3 – 1 | W | Tynecastle Park |
| Premiership | 5 Apr 2026 |  Livingston vs Hearts |
2 – 2 | D | Tony Macaroni Arena |
| Premiership | 21 Mar 2026 | Hearts vs  Dundee |
1 – 0 | W | Tynecastle Park |
Team News & Injury Report
Motherwell
- Aston Oxborough (Hand Injury)
Hearts
- Oisin McEntee (Thigh Problems)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Motherwell (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Calum Ward (Goalkeeper), Paul McGinn (Defender), Stephen O'Donnell (Defender), Stephen Welsh (Defender), Tom Sparrow (Defender), Callum Slattery (Midfielder), Elliot Watt (Midfielder), Emmanuel Longelo (Midfielder), Lukas Fadinger (Midfielder), Tawanda Maswanhise (Midfielder), Elijah Just (Attacker)
Motherwell’s predicted 4-2-3-1 should give them a clear central base, with Callum Slattery and Elliot Watt helping to screen the back four and start attacks from deeper areas. Elijah Just is the obvious focal point ahead of them, with support likely to come from the three players behind him if Motherwell are to create enough chances.
Hearts (3-4-2-1)
Predicted lineup: Alexander Schwolow (Goalkeeper), Craig Halkett (Defender), Michael Steinwender (Defender), Stuart Findlay (Defender), Alexandros Kyziridis (Midfielder), Beni Baningime (Midfielder), Marc Leonard (Midfielder), Stephen Kingsley (Midfielder), Cláudio Braga (Attacker), Islam Chesnokov (Attacker), Lawrence Shankland (Attacker)
Hearts’ predicted 3-4-2-1 gives them a strong spine, with three centre-backs behind a midfield line that can support both possession and pressing. Cláudio Braga and Lawrence Shankland should give them a direct threat close to goal, while Alexandros Kyziridis can help link midfield and attack from a wider role.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Motherwell | Hearts | Text |
|---|---|---|
| Motherwell | Hearts | Elijah Just against Craig Halkett could decide whether Motherwell can turn possession into chances in the final third. |
| Motherwell | Hearts | Callum Slattery against Alexandros Kyziridis looks important because the midfield balance may shape who controls the tempo. |
| Motherwell | Hearts | Elijah Just is key for Motherwell because he is the main attacking reference in their predicted shape. |
| Motherwell | Hearts | Cláudio Braga is key for Hearts because he offers a direct goal threat in a side that has been scoring regularly. |
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