League-position context
Heart Of Midlothian rank4th
ST Johnstone rank9th
Heart Of Midlothian points48
ST Johnstone points33
Heart Of Midlothian: #4 · 48 pts · GD +7
31 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
ST Johnstone: #9 · 33 pts · GD -20
46 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts from safety.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.