ST Mirren vs Heart Of Midlothian, 5 December 2026, Scottish Premiership: form, head-to-head and match facts

ST Mirren head into the home fixture against Heart of Midlothian perched in fourth place with ten points from three wins, one draw and two defeats, their modest 8‑6 goal difference hinting at a balanced attack and a leaky defence. Hearts, languishing at the foot of the table in 95th place, have scraped two points from two goalless draws, their three‑goal tally matched by an identical number conceded, underscoring a fragile start to the campaign. The clash offers Mirren a chance to consolidate their push for a top‑three finish, while the Edinburgh side will be desperate for a first win to climb out of the relegation zone. Both teams will know that a single point could prove decisive in the tightly packed lower half of the table, making the encounter a pivotal test of resolve for each side.