Hibernian FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hibernian FC vs St. Johnstone FC — Premier League at Easter Road Stadium.
- Hibernian FC 33 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
- St. Johnstone FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Assistant 1 Chris Rae (Scotland)
- Assistant 2 Craig Ferguson
7 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 3.1 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 33 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 33 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic FC | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell FC | 33 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian FC | 33 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk FC | 33 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee United FC | 33 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 33 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee FC | 33 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Mirren FC | 33 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock FC | 33 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston FC | 33 | 16 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Sep | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Aug | Dundee FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Aug | Celtic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Aug | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 19 May | Livingston FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | Hibernian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | Motherwell FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Aug | Dundee United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Aug | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 19 May | Motherwell FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
48%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Easter Road Stadium. Hibernian FC are looking to make home advantage count against St. Johnstone FC.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 13' Hibernian FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 13.
- 18' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 23' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 28' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. David Gray will be considering his options from the bench.
- 33' Drey Wright has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 7 cards already picked up this season.
- 38' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Hibernian FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 43' Jason Holt, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 46' What a moment for Mykola Kukharevych! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 46' Time for substitution for Hibernian FC. Elie Youan is replaced by Junior Hoilett.
- 47' St. Johnstone FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 47.
- 52' That is a card for St. Johnstone FC. Sven Sprangler will be fuming at that decision.
- 55' Andre Raymond picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 60' A quiet spell here at Easter Road Stadium. St. Johnstone FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 62' The supporters are chanting for Martin Boyle. He replaces Chris Cadden on 62 minute.
- 67' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 72' Martin Boyle does the damage! The net is bulging and Hibernian FC surge ahead!
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Mackenzie Kirk. He replaces Nicky Clark on 74 minute.
- 77' That is a card for St. Johnstone FC. Aaron Essel will be fuming at that decision.
- 79' The St. Johnstone FC bench stirs into life. Drey Wright is withdrawn and Josh McPake gets his opportunity.
- 84' The 25-year-old Andre Raymond has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 89' Poor challenge from Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- Another three points for Hibernian FC.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4
- 21
- 12
-
7
Elie Youan ↓ Junior Hoilett 46'
- 1
- 5
-
12
Chris Cadden ↓ Martin Boyle 62'
- 99
- 26
- 18
-
35
Rudi Molotnikov ↓ Josh Campbell 62'
Bench
- 13
-
23
Junior Hoilett ↑ 46'
- 17
-
10
Martin Boyle ↑ 62'
- 33
- 2
-
32
Josh Campbell ↑ 62'
- 6
- 22
Coach
David Gray
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 29
- 7
- 22
-
14
Drey Wright ↓ Josh McPake 79'
- 4
- 20
-
10
Nicky Clark ↓ Mackenzie Kirk 74'
- 23
- 6
- 3
- 15
Bench
- 8
-
27
Mackenzie Kirk ↑ 74'
- 17
- 38
- 43
- 12
-
24
Josh McPake ↑ 79'
- 31
- 49
Coach
Craig Levein
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Stevie May | 3 |
| Christian Doidge | 3 |
| James Scott | 3 |
| Paul McGinn | 3 |
| Martin Boyle | 3 |
| Stephen Mallan | 2 |
| Nicky Clark | 2 |
| Mykola Kukharevych | 2 |
Head to Head
Hibernian FC Form
St. Johnstone FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.42
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hibernian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
75%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
52%
Hibernian FC or St. Johnstone FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Hibernian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
1 – 0
11.1%
0 – 0
10.7%
2 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | St. Johnstone FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 22% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

