Hearts vs Motherwell Prediction: Motivated Hearts side to keep the standards high

Hearts aim to continue their impressive run with a sixth consecutive league win as they host Motherwell on Saturday. Despite this, the visitors are not to be underestimated, entering the capital on a six-match unbeaten streak in the Scottish Premiership. In contrast, Motherwell has only secured one victory in their last five matches across all competitions.

Hearts are eager to continue their winning streak after a 4-1 victory against Airdrie United in the Scottish Cup. In that match, the scorers for Hearts were Lawrence Shankland (11', 73'), Kenneth Vargas (18'), and Calem Nieuwenhof (21'), while Adam Frizzell (34') scored for Airdrie United. Scoring hasn't been an issue for Hearts, as they have found the net in each of their last six games, accumulating a total of 15 goals, while conceding only 6. As they enter this upcoming contest, Hearts boast an unbeaten record in their last four home league matches.

In their recent Premiership fixture against Aberdeen, Motherwell secured a 3-3 draw. During the match, Motherwell held 40% possession and made 11 attempts on goal, with 7 on target. Theo Bair (5', 22') and Adam Devine (26') were the goalscorers for Motherwell, while Aberdeen, on the other end, had 14 shots at goal, with 7 on target. Duk (31', 50') and Stefan Gartenmann (37') found the net for Aberdeen. Looking at their recent defensive performance, Motherwell has conceded in 5 of their last 6 matches, allowing a total of 8 goals. Their recent away form indicates that Motherwell is undefeated in their last 4 away league matches but has not secured a victory in their last 10 away league games.

Hearts Possible Starting Lineup:

Clark; Lembikisa, Kent, Kingsley, Cochrane; Nieuwenhof, Baningime; Vargas, Fraser, Forrest; Shankland

Motherwell Possible Starting Lineup:

Kelly; Mugabi, Butcher, McGinn; O'Donnell, Zdravkovski, Paton, Spittal, Gent; Vale, Bair

Hearts have been on an impressive run in recent months, amassing 25 points out of a potential 27 in their last nine league games. They approach Saturday's match with confidence, aiming to extend their winning streak. Nevertheless, Motherwell has proven to be resilient, with only Rangers managing to defeat them in their last nine matches. While we anticipate them putting up a strong fight against their third-placed opponents, fatigue might be a factor considering their midweek engagements.