Greenock Morton vs Hearts Prediction: Hearts to make it to the semis

Hearts aim to extend their impressive domestic campaign by securing a victory over Greenock Morton, propelling them into the Scottish FA Cup semi-final on Monday night. Yet, they face a challenge in the form of Greenock Morton, a Scottish Championship side that has proven to be one of the surprise packages in the competition. Greenock Morton has already overcome top-flight opponents to advance to the quarter-finals, making them formidable opponents for Hearts in their quest for a spot in the semi-final.

Greenock Morton has been fortunate to secure four consecutive home ties, successfully overcoming various opponents at Cappielow Park. Notably, they defeated Bo'ness United and Montrose with scorelines of 4-0 and 2-0, respectively. In a surprising upset last month, Morton triumphed over Motherwell with a 2-1 victory. Despite their success in the Scottish Cup, manager Dougie Imrie's primary focus is currently on securing a playoff spot, as Morton currently holds fourth position in the Championship table with a 14-point gap to second place. Nevertheless, Imrie is likely to encourage his team to relish the occasion, acknowledging that Morton is just two games away from reaching their first Scottish Cup final since the 1947-48 campaign.

Following a challenging 5-0 defeat against Rangers, Steven Naismith may have had concerns about how Hearts would respond as they aimed to maintain their status as the standout best-of-the-rest in the Scottish Premiership. However, just a week after that disappointing loss, Hearts rebounded impressively by securing a 2-0 victory against Celtic at Tynecastle. The game featured questionable refereeing decisions affecting both sides, with Celtic notably weakened by an early sending off. Nevertheless, Hearts demonstrated resilience and skill to secure the win. Currently sitting 13 points behind the second-placed team, their primary focus is securing a spot in the second qualifying round of the Europa League.

Hearts, often overlooked but a formidable side in the Scottish Premiership, are unlikely to squander their opportunity to claim silverware this season, even when playing away. Conversely, despite being at home, Morton is not expected to succumb to defeat, considering their recent struggles. However, when considering squad quality, current form, and character, it appears that Hearts, having recently defeated title contenders Celtic, are poised to secure a victory in a match that is anticipated to feature a low goal count.