Heart of Midlothian v Petrocub result
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Heart of Midlothian 2–2 Petrocub — this UEFA Europa Conference League match was drawn.
The result
Heart of Midlothian and Petrocub drew 2–2 at Tynecastle Park in the UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday 19 December. Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Petrocub, from fewer shots (8 to 13), created the better chances, 1.92 xG to 0.93 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.
The goals
Petrocub led 1–0 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals — Petrocub: S. Plătică (20’, assisted by V. Ambros) and V. Mudrac (83’ pen); Heart of Midlothian: James wilson (64’) and Blair Spittal (70’).
Discipline
The bookings — Heart of Midlothian: C. Halkett (38’) and James Penrice (82’); Petrocub: D. Demian (17’), V. Ambros (27’) and I. Jardan (90+6’).
What it changes
Heart of Midlothian are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Petrocub are winless in their last nine matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, S. Plătică (Petrocub) 8.5, Cameron Devlin (Heart Of Midlothian) 8.3 and V. Mudrac (Petrocub) 8.3 led the match.
Next up
Heart of Midlothian next travel to Trabzonspor on 22 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Heart of Midlothian: Trabzonspor v Heart of Midlothian, Thursday 22 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Heart of Midlothian 2–2 Petrocub · UEFA Europa Conference League
- Venue: Tynecastle Park · Edinburgh
- Referee: O. Berka
- Recent form: Heart of Midlothian 1W 1D 3L · Petrocub 0W 1D 4L
Heart of Midlothian 2–2 Petrocub (UEFA Europa Conference League): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 15 December 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Heart of Midlothian for / against | Line | Petrocub for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.5 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.38 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.88 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 1.4 for · 4.2 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11.75 for · 11.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 6.2 for · 15.2 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.63 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 1.6 for · 6.4 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 9.88 for · 11.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.8 for · 12.2 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.75 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.6 for · 1.4 against n 5 Last 5 |
Referee: O. Berka.
Heart of Midlothian
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Devlin n 8 | 79.1 | 2.1 | 2.7 | M. Agyemang |
| J. Grant n 8 | 21.3 | 2.1 | 2.1 | — |
| M. Drammeh n 6 | 48 | 1.9 | 1.9 | — |
| A. Forrester n 8 | 49.3 | 1.6 | 1.1 | — |
| K. Vargas n 8 | 45.4 | 1.5 | 1.2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Shankland n 8 | 89.4 | 2.9 | 1.1 |
| M. Drammeh n 6 | 48 | 2.8 | 0.9 |
| Y. Oda n 8 | 37.8 | 2.4 | 0.6 |
| J. Grant n 8 | 21.3 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| B. McKay n 8 | 25.8 | 1.7 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| James wilson n 8 | 24.9 | 0.9 | 0 |
| Y. Oda n 8 | 37.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| L. Shankland n 8 | 89.4 | 0.3 | 0 |
| M. Drammeh n 6 | 48 | 0.3 | 0 |
| C. Halkett n 8 | 65.8 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| C. Devlin n 8 | 79.1 | 5.4 |
| B. Baningime n 8 | 65.4 | 3.6 |
| J. Penrice n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
| A. Forrester n 8 | 49.3 | 2.5 |
| J. Grant n 8 | 21.3 | 2.1 |
Petrocub
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Agyemang n 3 | 25.7 | 2.3 | 1.2 | C. Devlin |
| Teodor Lungu n 5 | 86.8 | 1.9 | 1.5 | — |
| V. Ambros n 6 | 55.8 | 1.9 | 1.6 | — |
| V. Jardan n 4 | 36.3 | 1.9 | 1.9 | — |
| I. Jardan n 8 | 88.9 | 1.8 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Borș n 4 | 54.3 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Teodor Lungu n 5 | 86.8 | 1 | 0.6 |
| S. Plătică n 8 | 83.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| D. Pușcaș n 4 | 64.5 | 0.7 | 0 |
| V. Jardan n 4 | 36.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Borș n 4 | 54.3 | 0.4 | 0 |
| D. Pușcaș n 4 | 64.5 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Teodor Lungu n 5 | 86.8 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Silviu Șmalenea n 5 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| I. Jardan n 8 | 88.9 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| I. Borș n 4 | 54.3 | 4.1 |
| I. Jardan n 8 | 88.9 | 2.7 |
| D. Demian n 5 | 63.4 | 2.6 |
| S. Plătică n 8 | 83.6 | 2.2 |
| V. Mudrac n 5 | 86.6 | 2.1 |
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Match statistics & details
| Heart of Midlothian | Petrocub | |
|---|---|---|
| 67% | Possession | 33% |
| 0.93 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.92 |
| 13 | Shots | 8 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 4 | Shots off target | 3 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 9 | Shots inside the box | 6 |
| 15 | Corners | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 12 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 2 |
| 614 | Passes | 309 |
| 86% | Pass accuracy | 69% |
Heart of Midlothian player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Gordon | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Kye Rowles | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Penrice | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | Y | 7.2 |
| C. Devlin | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 |
| L. Shankland | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| James wilson | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| D. Oyegoke | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Y. Dhanda | 78 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8.2 |
| C. Halkett | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Y | 7 |
| M. Tait | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 7.3 |
| A. Forrest | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| B. Spittal sub | 45 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| M. Boateng sub | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| J. Grant sub | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| L. Boyce sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| K. Vargas sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
Petrocub player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silviu Șmalenea | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| M. Potîrniche | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| V. Mudrac | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| I. Borș | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.9 |
| I. Jardan | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Y | 6.6 |
| M. Agyemang | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.5 |
| S. Plătică | 90 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.9 |
| D. Pușcaș | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| D. Douanla | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.9 |
| D. Demian | 78 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Y | 6.6 |
| V. Ambros | 60 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | Y | 6.9 |
| M. Căruntu sub | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| B. Diallo sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| M. Lupan sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| V. Jardan sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
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