- Kelty Hearts are winless in their last two home games against Queen of the South.
- Queen of the South have conceded 22 goals in 15 away games in League One 2025/2026 (an average of 1.47 per game).
- Ricco Diack has scored six goals in 14 League One games for Kelty Hearts in 2025/2026.
Home and Away
Queen of the South are fourth in League One 2025/2026, six places and 23 points above Kelty Hearts, who are 10th, both after 31 games. 4th-placed Queen of the South have five wins, four draws and six defeats away from home in League One 2025/2026, while Kelty Hearts have failed to win any of their 15 home fixtures (6 D, 9 L) this term.
The Doonhamers drew 1-1 away to Inverness CT last time out, making it back-to-back ties. This Kelty Hearts vs Queen of the South prediction notes Kelty Hearts beat Hamilton Academical 2-1 away, ending a short winless run. Queen of the South have one win, three draws and one defeat in their last five, while Kelty Hearts have one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five.
Head-to-Head
Our Kelty Hearts vs Queen of the South prediction also considers that Queen of the South are undefeated in their last three games against Kelty Hearts, two wins and a draw, and they beat Saturday’s hosts 3-1 at home in League One 2025/2026 two months ago.
Tam’s Tactics
Kelty Hearts have gone through a few changes under manager Tam O’Ware since he took charge in May 2025 and are yet to find consistency. Innes Murray’s three assists in the last five games and Ricco Diack’s six goals in League One 2025/2026 are signs of a team that will try to be opportunistic.
Peter Murphy has built a solid and disciplined team since taking charge in May 2024 and his 4-4-2 system is solid, difficult to break down and clinical in wide areas. The Doonhamers play a more structured and system first style than their hosts, who tend to play on the break and have a more direct style of play.
Here is a Kelty Hearts vs Queen of the South preview highlighting these tactical differences.
Final Verdict
Kelty Hearts have a number of threats going forward but with 29 goals conceded in 15 home fixtures this season (an average of 1.93), they have a large gap to overcome. Queen of the South’s defence has been breached on occasion on the road, with their away defence having let in 22 goals in 15 games. The Doonhamers are a tough team to break down, however, and could be set to contain Kelty Hearts’ physicality.
With Kelty Hearts’ inconsistent results and Peter Murphy’s disciplined team, our Kelty Hearts vs Queen of the South prediction suggests Queen of the South have a chance of taking all three points here. However, with both teams scoring goals, there could be an opportunity for both sides to get on the board. Backing both teams to score at 1.68 looks good value and an away win is expected, odds of 1.81. This game should be end-to-end and backing Total Score Over 2.5 at 1.78 looks a strong bet. For those looking for Kelty Hearts vs Queen of the South betting tips, keep an eye on the goal market and the potential for an away win.
Kelty Hearts’ Ricco Diack has six League One goals this term and Queen of the South’s Kai Kennedy has eight in 31 games, both players could be in scoring form on Saturday. However, the bet that stands out is Nicky Clark anytime, he has scored three of the Doonhamers’ last seven goals.
