Heart of Midlothian face a key Premiership test away to Motherwell this Sunday, aiming to arrest a slide of two consecutive defeats.
Those results have checked the momentum of a side that sits third in the Premiership with 16 points from nine games, having recorded five wins, one draw and three losses. Their recent form reads two losses, two draws and a win from the last five outings, a sequence that includes the 1-1 draw with FC Nordsjaelland, the 5-0 win over St Mirren, and the 1-1 draw at Kilmarnock. The team's next fixture is a Premiership match against St Johnstone at Tynecastle Park on Wednesday, 29 October, with kick-off scheduled for 19:45. Despite the setbacks, Heart of Midlothian hold a strong historical edge in this fixture, unbeaten in their last seven league meetings with Motherwell, recording three wins and four draws since August 2024.
Recent struggles and defensive record
Heart of Midlothian' last five matches have been a mixed bag, featuring that heavy loss to Celtic, a draw with FC Nordsjaelland, a 5-0 thrashing of St Mirren, and a draw at Kilmarnock, preceded by a 2-1 loss to Falkirk. The 7-1 defeat at Celtic Park was a particular low, though it came after a run of seven league games where they had conceded only six goals in total. The team's goal minutes data shows a distinct pattern, with a majority of their league goals this season scored in the second half of matches, indicating a tendency to grow into games. Overall this season, Heart of Midlothian have scored 20 goals and conceded 15, giving them a goal difference of plus five.
Motherwell's home form
The hosts present an inconsistent challenge. Motherwell have drawn their last three home league games against Heart of Midlothian, with two of those ending 0-0. They head into the weekend and have lost their last two matches, 3-2 to Kilmarnock and 2-0 to Celtic. Their struggles at Fir Park against Heart of Midlothian offer the visitors a psychological boost.
With the title race seeing them eight points behind leaders Celtic, this match is important for Heart of Midlothian to keep pace. Key forward Josh McPake, the club's top scorer this season with three goals in eight appearances, will be looked to for inspiration. The full fixtures list shows a busy period ahead, making a positive result at Motherwell all the more valuable. The match kicks off on Sunday, 25 October.
