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 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- St. Johnstone FC 13 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Assistant 1 Chris Rae (Scotland)
- Assistant 2 Craig Ferguson
6 games this season
🟨 4.8/game
⚽ 15.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
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 |
Season Stats
| Hibernian FC | St. Johnstone FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #7 |
| 11 | Points | 17 |
| 12 | Played | 13 |
| 3 / 2 / 7 | W / D / L | 4 / 5 / 4 |
| 15 | Scored | 17 |
| 17 | Conceded | 20 |
| -2 | GD | -3 |
| 0.92 | PPG | 1.31 |
| 25% | Win % | 31% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
Hibernian FC this season
8%
Clean Sheets
St. Johnstone FC this season
St. Johnstone FC this season
Hibernian FC are 10th (11 pts). St. Johnstone FC are 7th (17 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Hibernian FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/2
31-45
1/7
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/1
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
St. Johnstone FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
4/2
31-45
2/4
46-60
2/6
61-75
3/3
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Hibernian FC
| Callum Wright | 3 G | 1 A |
| Martin Boyle | 3 G | |
| Owen Elding | 2 G | 1 A |
St. Johnstone FC
| Josh Fowler | 5 G | |
| Josh Campbell | 3 G | |
| Enes Alic | 2 G | 4 A |
| Kai Fotheringham | 2 G | |
| Fowler Josh | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Easter Road Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Hibernian FC and St. Johnstone FC.
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Hibernian FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 13' The referee has no hesitation. Nectarios Triantis is booked for Hibernian FC — card on 13.
- 18' Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 23' It looks surprising St. Johnstone FC does not make any changes. Warren O'Hora has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 28' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 33' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Hibernian FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 38' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 43' St. Johnstone FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 46' Goal! Mykola Kukharevych scores his 15 goal in 455 matches.
- 46' Hibernian FC ring the changes. Elie Youan has done his job and it is now time for Junior Hoilett to step up.
- 47' Jason Holt picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 52' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Sven Sprangler on 52 minutes.
- 55' Andre Raymond was booked on 55.
- 60' St. Johnstone FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 62' Time for substitution for Hibernian FC. Chris Cadden is replaced by Martin Boyle.
- 67' Nectarios Triantis has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 24 cards already picked up this season.
- 72' What a strike from Martin Boyle! The score is 2-0.
- 74' Another change for St. Johnstone FC made on 74 minute. Nicky Clark leaves to be changed by Mackenzie Kirk.
- 77' Aaron Essel picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 79' Josh McPake has so much to prove this time. He replaces Drey Wright on 79 minute.
- 84' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 89' That is a card for St. Johnstone FC. Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka will be fuming at that decision.
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Paul McGinn | 3 |
| Martin Boyle | 3 |
| Stevie May | 3 |
| Christian Doidge | 3 |
| James Scott | 3 |
| Marc McNulty | 2 |
| Dylan Vente | 2 |
| Josh Fowler | 2 |
Head to Head
Hibernian FC Form
St. Johnstone FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.55
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hibernian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
75%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
52%
Hibernian FC or St. Johnstone FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Hibernian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
9%
0 – 0
8.8%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | St. Johnstone FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 22% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

