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Hibernian FC vs St. Mirren FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Hibernian FC
1 – 0
Full Time
St. Mirren FC
Wed 23 Dec 2020 · 18:00 UTC Easter Road Stadium HT 45+1' · FT 45+6'
Ryan Porteous 40' Y
Lewis Stevenson 40' Y
Y 60' Brandon Mason
R 83' Brandon Mason
Christian Doidge 85' Y
Christian Doidge 88' R

Overview

Match Preview

Hibernian FC vs St. Mirren FC — Premier League at Easter Road Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Steven Kirkland
  • Referee Daniel McFarlane
  • Referee Don Robertson
  • Referee Graham McNeillie

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 2 6
2 St. Mirren FC 2 6
3 Motherwell FC 2 4
4 Heart of Midlothian FC 2 3
5 Dundee FC 2 3
6 St. Johnstone FC 2 3
7 Hibernian FC 2 3
8 Aberdeen FC 2 3
9 Rangers FC 2 1
10 Falkirk FC 2 1
11 Dundee United FC 2 1
12 Kilmarnock FC 2 0

Head-to-Head

13
7
6
Hibernian FC 26 games · Avg 2.6 goals St. Mirren FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-12-23 Hibernian FC 1–0 St. Mirren FC 2020-09-12 St. Mirren FC 0–3 Hibernian FC 2020-02-01 Hibernian FC 2–2 St. Mirren FC 2019-11-26 St. Mirren FC 1–2 Hibernian FC 2019-08-03 Hibernian FC 1–0 St. Mirren FC

Recent Form

Hibernian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Dec St. Mirren FC H 1–0 W
19 Dec Dundee United FC H 1–1 D
12 Dec Hamilton Academical FC A 4–0 W
05 Dec Motherwell FC A 3–0 W
24 Nov St. Johnstone FC H 2–2 D
21 Nov Celtic FC H 2–2 D
St. Mirren FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Dec Hibernian FC A 0–1 L
19 Dec St. Johnstone FC H 3–2 W
12 Dec Motherwell FC A 1–0 W
05 Dec Aberdeen FC H 1–1 D
21 Nov Livingston FC A 1–0 W
06 Nov Dundee United FC H 0–0 D

Season Stats

Hibernian FC St. Mirren FC
#7 Position #2
3 Points 6
2 Played 2
1 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 2 / 0 / 0
3 Scored 3
3 Conceded 0
+0 GD +3
1.50 PPG 3.00
50% Win % 100%

Key Stats

46% Both Teams to Score
H2H (26 games)
62% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
100% Clean Sheets
St. Mirren FC this season

Hibernian FC are 7th (3 pts). St. Mirren FC are 2nd (6 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Hibernian FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
St. Mirren FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Hibernian FC have kicked off against St. Mirren FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' Hibernian FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 18' Magnificent from Kevin Nisbet! That is 49 goals in 297 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 23' Hibernian FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 23.
  • 28' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jack Ross will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 33' The energy levels are beginning to show. James Goodwin might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 38' Over 38 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 40' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ryan Porteous.
  • 45' Hibernian FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined St. Mirren FC backline.
  • 46' Another substitution for St. Mirren FC to replace Richard Tait by Ilkay Durmus on 46 minute.
  • 51' St. Mirren FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 56' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 57' Fresh legs for Hibernian FC! Dillon Barnes comes on to replace Ofir Marciano.
  • 60' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Brandon Mason.
  • 65' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 67' Jonathan Obika is replacing Lee Erwin for the St. Mirren FC side.
  • 69' Dylan Connolly makes way for Junior Morias at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from St. Mirren FC.
  • 74' 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.
  • 78' St. Mirren FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kyle McAllister is hanging Cameron MacPherson on the field on 78 minute.
  • 82' The crowd applauds Kevin Nisbet as he leaves the pitch. James Gullan steps in for Hibernian FC.
  • 83' A moment of madness from Brandon Mason on 83 minutes earns him a Red card. St. Mirren FC will be frustrated.
  • 85' Controversy at the stadium! Christian Doidge argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 88' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Christian Doidge.
  • 90' It is a substitution in Hibernian FC team. Melker Hallberg is replaced by Alexandros Gogic on 90 minute.
  • The points are shared — Hibernian FC 1-0 St. Mirren FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Hibernian FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jack Ross

St. Mirren FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach James Goodwin

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Martin Boyle 5
Conor McMenamin 3
Stephen Mallan 3
Christian Doidge 3
Mykola Kukharevych 3
Oliver Shaw 2
Kevin Nisbet 2
Mark O'Hara 2

Head to Head

2020-12-23 Hibernian FC 1–0 St. Mirren FC 2020-09-12 St. Mirren FC 0–3 Hibernian FC 2020-02-01 Hibernian FC 2–2 St. Mirren FC 2019-11-26 St. Mirren FC 1–2 Hibernian FC 2019-08-03 Hibernian FC 1–0 St. Mirren FC

Hibernian FC Form

2020-12-23 Hibernian FC 1–0 St. Mirren FC W 2020-12-19 Hibernian FC 1–1 Dundee United FC D 2020-12-12 Hamilton Academical FC 0–4 Hibernian FC W 2020-12-05 Motherwell FC 0–3 Hibernian FC W 2020-11-24 Hibernian FC 2–2 St. Johnstone FC D 2020-11-21 Hibernian FC 2–2 Celtic FC D

St. Mirren FC Form

2020-12-23 Hibernian FC 1–0 St. Mirren FC L 2020-12-19 St. Mirren FC 3–2 St. Johnstone FC W 2020-12-12 Motherwell FC 0–1 St. Mirren FC W 2020-12-05 St. Mirren FC 1–1 Aberdeen FC D 2020-11-21 Livingston FC 0–1 St. Mirren FC W 2020-11-06 St. Mirren FC 0–0 Dundee United FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.65 Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13 St. Mirren FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 73% + Hibernian FC or St. Mirren FC 69%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Hibernian FC32% Draw31% St. Mirren FC37%
Actual: Hibernian FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes34% 0% No66%
Avg goals/match: 1.78
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 81%
19%
± 1.5 53%
47%
± 2.5 27%
73%
± 3.5 11%
89%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

Hibernian FC or Draw
62%
Draw or St. Mirren FC
68%
Hibernian FC or St. Mirren FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Hibernian FC14% Draw57% St. Mirren FC29%
Actual: Hibernian FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
19.4%
0 – 1
17.8%
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 2
10.3%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
7%
2 – 1
3.9%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.7%
2 – 2
2.4%
0 – 4
1.1%

Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC

Handicap Hibernian FC covers Push St. Mirren FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 14% 81%
-0.5 19% — 81%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 26% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 13% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✗
St. Mirren FC keeps clean sheet
53% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.