Wednesday , 30 September 2026

St. Johnstone FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
St. Johnstone FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Hibernian FC
Thu 2 Jan 2025 · 15:00 UTC McDiarmid Park 6,287 HT 45' · FT 45'
Nicky Clark pen 45+4' 1–0
1–1 79' Dwight Gayle
Y 19' Jack Iredale
Y 39' Rocky Bushiri
Jason Holt 41' R
Y 55' Nectarios Triantis
Nicky Clark 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

St. Johnstone FC vs Hibernian FC — Premier League at McDiarmid Park.

Match Details

  • Referee
  • Assistant 1 Graeme Stewart
  • Assistant 2 Graham McNeillie

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

7
6
11
St. Johnstone FC 24 games · Avg 2.3 goals Hibernian FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-01-02 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Hibernian FC 2024-09-14 Hibernian FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC 2024-04-27 St. Johnstone FC 1–3 Hibernian FC 2024-04-06 Hibernian FC 1–2 St. Johnstone FC 2023-12-16 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 Hibernian FC

Recent Form

St. Johnstone FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Jan Hibernian FC H 1–1 D
29 Dec Celtic FC A 0–4 L
26 Dec Dundee United FC H 1–2 L
22 Dec Heart of Midlothian FC A 1–2 L
14 Dec St. Mirren FC H 2–3 L
07 Dec Aberdeen FC A 1–1 D
Hibernian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Jan St. Johnstone FC A 1–1 D
29 Dec Kilmarnock FC H 1–0 W
26 Dec Heart of Midlothian FC A 2–1 W
21 Dec Aberdeen FC A 3–1 W
14 Dec Ross County FC H 3–1 W
07 Dec Celtic FC A 0–3 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)
46% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
St. Johnstone FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for St. Johnstone FC to score. At the same time, Hibernian FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Simo Valakari will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jack Iredale, as he is very good at scoring at McDiarmid Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 15' Nicky Cadden is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for St. Johnstone FC tonight.
  • 19' Jack Iredale is having his name booked by the referee on 19.
  • 24' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jordan Obita suffering a number of foals already.
  • 29' It is a cagey affair so far. St. Johnstone FC in their 4-3-2-1 trying to find a way past Hibernian FC's compact 3-4-1-2.
  • 34' St. Johnstone FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Josh Fowler scoring 2 goals.
  • 39' It’s gonna be a card for Rocky Bushiri.
  • 41' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jason Holt.
  • 46' St. Johnstone FC currently sit 12 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 49' Nicky Clark puts St. Johnstone FC on the lead.
  • 54' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with St. Johnstone FC winning 100% of all matches.
  • 55' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Nectarios Triantis on 55 minutes.
  • 60' The crowd applauds Lewis Miller as he leaves the pitch. Jordan Obita steps in for Hibernian FC.
  • 61' Jack Iredale makes way for Dwight Gayle at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hibernian FC.
  • 66' 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.
  • 67' Another substitution for St. Johnstone FC to replace Fran Franczak by David Keltjens on 67 minute.
  • 68' It is a substitution in St. Johnstone FC team. Adama Sidibeh is replaced by Matthew Smith on 68 minute.
  • 71' Harry McKirdy is replacing Junior Hoilett for the Hibernian FC side.
  • 76' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 79' Goal! Dwight Gayle scores his 49 goal in 385 matches.
  • 84' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 86' The crowd applauds Josh Campbell as he leaves the pitch. Rudi Molotnikov steps in for Hibernian FC.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Nicky Clark argues furiously but the card stands.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

St. Johnstone FC Lineups

4-3-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Simo Valakari

Hibernian FC Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach David Gray

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
James Scott 3
Paul McGinn 3
Martin Boyle 3
Stevie May 3
Christian Doidge 3
Nicky Clark 2
Mykola Kukharevych 2
Marc McNulty 2

Head to Head

2025-01-02 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Hibernian FC 2024-09-14 Hibernian FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC 2024-04-27 St. Johnstone FC 1–3 Hibernian FC 2024-04-06 Hibernian FC 1–2 St. Johnstone FC 2023-12-16 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 Hibernian FC

St. Johnstone FC Form

2025-01-02 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Hibernian FC D 2024-12-29 Celtic FC 4–0 St. Johnstone FC L 2024-12-26 St. Johnstone FC 1–2 Dundee United FC L 2024-12-22 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–1 St. Johnstone FC L 2024-12-14 St. Johnstone FC 2–3 St. Mirren FC L 2024-12-07 Aberdeen FC 1–1 St. Johnstone FC D

Hibernian FC Form

2025-01-02 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Hibernian FC D 2024-12-29 Hibernian FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC W 2024-12-26 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–2 Hibernian FC W 2024-12-21 Aberdeen FC 1–3 Hibernian FC W 2024-12-14 Hibernian FC 3–1 Ross County FC W 2024-12-07 Celtic FC 3–0 Hibernian FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.52 St. Johnstone FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43 Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for: St. Johnstone FC or Hibernian FC 72% + Both teams to score 60%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
St. Johnstone FC37% Draw28% Hibernian FC35%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

St. Johnstone FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Hibernian FC
63%
St. Johnstone FC or Hibernian FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
St. Johnstone FC29% Draw45% Hibernian FC26%
Actual: St. Johnstone FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.8%
1 – 0
7.1%
0 – 0
7%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
3.1%

Asian Handicap — St. Johnstone FC

Handicap St. Johnstone FC covers Push Hibernian FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 19% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 18% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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