St. Johnstone FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
St. Johnstone FC vs Hibernian FC — Premier League at McDiarmid Park.
- St. Johnstone FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Hibernian FC 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 7 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | St. Mirren FC | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 7 | 8 |
| 7 | Aberdeen FC | 7 | 8 |
| 8 | Motherwell FC | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | Dundee United FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 7 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk FC | 7 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 7 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr | Hibernian FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Apr | Livingston FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Apr | Ross County FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Apr | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Mar | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Mar | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Apr | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Apr | Dundee United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Apr | Motherwell FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 18 Mar | Celtic FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Mar | Rangers FC | H | 1–4 | L |
Season Stats
| St. Johnstone FC | Hibernian FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #10 |
| 8 | Points | 7 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 4 |
| 9 | Scored | 8 |
| 10 | Conceded | 11 |
| -1 | GD | -3 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 29% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
St. Johnstone FC this season
St. Johnstone FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
Hibernian FC this season
St. Johnstone FC are 6th (8 pts). Hibernian FC are 10th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
St. Johnstone FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/4
61-75
1/1
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Hibernian FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
–/4
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
St. Johnstone FC
| Josh Fowler | 3 G | |
| Enes Alic | 2 G | |
| Fowler Josh | 1 G | 1 A |
| Cheick Diabate | 1 G | |
| Kai Fotheringham | 1 G |
Hibernian FC
| Martin Boyle | 3 G |
| Callum Wright | 2 G |
| Josh Campbell | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at McDiarmid Park. Ninety minutes of football awaits between St. Johnstone FC and Hibernian FC.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Conrad Egan-Riley made 438 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' Magnificent from Stevie May! That is 27 goals in 354 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 30' 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.
- 32' Goal! Lewis Stevenson scores his 2 goal in 301 matches.
- 37' The energy levels are beginning to show. Lee Johnson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 42' Hibernian FC have won 394 goals from 301 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 47' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 48' That is a Red card for Hibernian FC. James Jeggo will be fuming at that decision.
- 53' 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.
- 55' Controversy at the stadium! Kevin Nisbet argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 58' Controversy at the stadium! Daniel Phillips argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 61' St. Johnstone FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Melker Hallberg is hanging David Wotherspoon on the field on 61 minute.
- 63' The referee has no hesitation. Conrad Egan-Riley is booked for Hibernian FC — Yellow card on 63.
- 68' Ewan Henderson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Conrad Egan-Riley on 68 minute.
- 73' Time for substitution for St. Johnstone FC. Connor McLennan is replaced by Jamie Murphy.
- 78' Hibernian FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 83' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both St. Johnstone FC and Hibernian FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 85' Fresh legs for Hibernian FC! Lewis Miller comes on to replace Thody Elie Youan.
- 86' Graham Carey has so much to prove this time. He replaces Daniel Phillips on 86 minute.
- 90' A tactical swap from Hibernian FC — Matthew Hoppe on, Christopher Cadden off on 90 minutes.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 13
- 7
- 4
-
26
Connor McLennan ↓ Jamie Murphy 73'
- 14
- 10
- 6
- 18
-
34
Daniel Phillips ↓ Graham Carey 86'
- 19
Bench
-
23
Graham Carey ↑ 86'
- 2
-
29
Jamie Murphy ↑ 73'
- 20
- 16
-
22
Melker Hallberg ↑ 61'
- 3
- 17
- 31
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 1
- 11
- 12
- 16
- 4
- 15
- 25
- 26
-
23
Thody Elie Youan ↓ Lewis Miller 85'
- 14
Bench
- 22
-
18
Ewan Henderson ↑ 68'
- 17
-
2
Lewis Miller ↑ 85'
-
13
Matthew Hoppe ↑ 90'
- 3
- 36
- 10
- 31
Coach
Lee Johnson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Paul McGinn | 3 |
| Martin Boyle | 3 |
| Stevie May | 3 |
| Christian Doidge | 3 |
| James Scott | 3 |
| Mykola Kukharevych | 2 |
| Marc McNulty | 2 |
| Dylan Vente | 2 |
Head to Head
St. Johnstone FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.39
St. Johnstone FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for:
St. Johnstone FC or Hibernian FC 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
St. Johnstone FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Hibernian FC
60%
St. Johnstone FC or Hibernian FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
9%
1 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
3.9%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — St. Johnstone FC
| Handicap | St. Johnstone FC covers | Push | Hibernian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 20% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 18% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

