History of the Hibernian v St. Johnstone fixture
St. Johnstone face a trip to Hibernian at Easter Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 58 games played, Saints have recorded 17 wins, and Hibernian have come away with 28 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2013, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Scottish Premiership match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013/2014 | Sat 14 Sep | St. Johnstone | 1 - 2 | Hibernian | Scottish Premiership |
| 2012/2013 | Mon 11 Feb | Hibernian | 1-3 | St. Johnstone | Scottish Premiership |
| 2012/2013 | Wed 28 Nov | St. Johnstone | 0 - 1 | Hibernian | Scottish Premiership |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 25 Aug | Hibernian | 2 - 0 | St. Johnstone | Scottish Premiership |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 21 Jan | Hibernian | 2 - 3 | St. Johnstone | Scottish Premiership |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 26 Nov | St. Johnstone | 3 - 1 | Hibernian | Scottish Premiership |
| 2011/2012 | Wed 28 Sep | Hibernian | 3 - 2 | St. Johnstone | Scottish Premiership |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Hibernian need to improve on their recent home record of just 3 draws from the previous six. While Hibees have scored 7, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.
St. Johnstone's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Saints, and 4 goals against.
Hibernian are stuck down in the relegation zone of Scottish Premiership with a return of just 17 points from their 16 games thus far.
St. Johnstone are stuck down in the relegation zone of Scottish Premiership with a return of just 22 points from their 16 games thus far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hibernian | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| St. Johnstone | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 14 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been an indifferent run of form for the Saints of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at Easter Road Stadium with St. Johnstone coasting to victory. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Hibernian | Failed to win in previous 6 home matches. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| St. Johnstone | Undefeated in last 3 away games. 8 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here