Our Hearts B vs St Johnstone Prediction: 0-0
Hearts B vs St Johnstone in the Scotland League Challenge Cup is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday December 9, 2025. Our prediction favors a 0-0 stalemate, with neither team showing enough attacking firepower to secure a breakthrough.
This Hearts B vs St Johnstone 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 B's Last Match – Hearts B vs Cowdenbeath
Hearts B must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Scotland Lowland League draw against Cowdenbeath on December 5. In that match, Hearts B had 54% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hearts B | 54% | 0 (4) | - | 35 |
 Cowdenbeath | 46% | 0 (4) | - | 44 |
St Johnstone's Last Match – St Johnstone vs Raith
St Johnstone will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 0-0 Scotland Championship draw with Raith on December 6. In that match, St Johnstone recorded 50% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 St Johnstone | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 99 |
 Raith | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 33 |
Hearts B vs St Johnstone Stats
Key Stats
| Hearts B | St Johnstone | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.03 | Attacking Strength | 0 |
| 2.18 | Defence Strength | 0 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Hearts B are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while St Johnstone average 1.6 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.