Hearts v Petrocub Betting Tips, Predictions, Odds & Offers
Will Jackson
Hearts started strongly in the Europa Conference League, winning their first two group-stage matches, but have fallen to 23rd in the table after suffering three consecutive defeats - can the Jambos side get back to winning ways when they face Moldovan side Petrocub on Thursday?
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Hearts v Petrocub Betting Tips
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Hearts dismal domestic campaign continued with Sunday's 1-0 loss to ten-man Kilmarnock, leaving them rooted to the bottom of the Scottish Premiership table with just 13 points from 17 games.
While the Europa Conference League initially offered a welcome distraction, three consecutive 2-0 defeats have severely dented their hopes of progression.
However, Thursday's home clash against Moldovan minnows Petrocub presents a golden opportunity for the Jambos to regain some winning form.
Petrocub have taken just one point from their five group stage matches, scoring only twice during that run.
They've now lost seven of their last eight European fixtures, making them ideal opponents for a struggling Hearts side.
Despite their poor record, Petrocub have kept recent games tight, including last week's 1-0 loss to Real Betis and a 1-1 draw with Istanbul Basaksehir.
Given their low confidence, injury issues, and difficulty finding the net, this will likely be another low-scoring encounter for the Edinburgh side.
With four of Hearts' five European group games finishing under 2.5 goals, another low-scoring win for Neil Critchley's men looks the best bet at 21/10 with BoyleSports.
Captain Lawrence Shankland will need to deliver a standout performance for Hearts to secure a top-24 finish or even break into the top-16 and earn a seeding for the play-off rounds.
The 29-year-old was the top scorer in the Scottish Premiership last season, but his form has noticeably dipped, with contract talks stalling in recent months.
However, the Scotland striker netted both goals in the 2-0 win over Dundee earlier this month, bringing his league total to three goals for the season.
He's registered 20 attempts in the Conference League without scoring, but against a Petrocub side already eliminated from the tournament, Shankland looks decent value at 16/5 with Betway to nab the first goal at Tynecastle.
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Hearts v Petrocub Odds
| Result | Odds (via Betfred) |
| Hearts to win | 3/10 |
| Draw | 4/1 |
| Petrocub to win | 10/1 |
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