St. Johnstone FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
St. Johnstone FC vs Hibernian FC — Premier League at McDiarmid Park.
- St. Johnstone FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Hibernian FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Assistant 1 Graeme Stewart
- Assistant 2 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | #7 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 4 | Scored | 3 |
| 4 | Conceded | 3 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
48%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
43%
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 (3 pts). Hibernian FC are 7th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
St. Johnstone FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Hibernian FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Hibernian FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Hibernian FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' Hibernian FC is showing some good football. However, Hibernian FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 19' The referee has no hesitation. Jack Iredale is booked for Hibernian FC — card on 19.
- 24' Hibernian FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 29' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 29 minutes.
- 34' The 27-year-old Jack Sanders has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 39' Rocky Bushiri was booked on 39.
- 41' The referee has no hesitation. Jason Holt is booked for St. Johnstone FC — card on 41.
- 46' Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 49' Goal! Nicky Clark scores his 38 goal in 183 matches.
- 54' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 55' Nectarios Triantis is having his name booked by the referee on 55.
- 60' The Hibernian FC manager makes a substitution. Lewis Miller departs to be replaced by Jordan Obita.
- 61' Dwight Gayle has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jack Iredale on 61 minute.
- 66' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 67' The St. Johnstone FC bench stirs into life. Fran Franczak is withdrawn and David Keltjens gets his opportunity.
- 68' Another substitution for St. Johnstone FC to replace Adama Sidibeh by Matthew Smith on 68 minute.
- 71' Hibernian FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Harry McKirdy is hanging Junior Hoilett on the field on 71 minute.
- 76' The home supporters are growing impatient. St. Johnstone FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 79' What an equalizer from Dwight Gayle!
- 84' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 86' It is a substitution in Hibernian FC team. Josh Campbell is replaced by Rudi Molotnikov on 86 minute.
- 90' The referee shows St. Johnstone FC player a card on 90.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
4-3-2-1Starting XI
- 29
- 7
- 14
- 2
- 10
- 23
- 5
-
16
Adama Sidibeh ↓ Matthew Smith 68'
- 12
- 3
-
46
Fran Franczak ↓ David Keltjens 67'
Bench
- 11
-
22
Matthew Smith ↑ 68'
-
33
David Keltjens ↑ 67'
- 17
- 24
- 15
- 31
- 49
- 52
Coach
Simo Valakari
Hibernian FC Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 13
-
23
Junior Hoilett ↓ Harry McKirdy 71'
- 10
- 19
- 33
-
2
Lewis Miller ↓ Jordan Obita 60'
-
32
Josh Campbell ↓ Rudi Molotnikov 86'
-
3
Jack Iredale ↓ Dwight Gayle 61'
- 12
- 26
-
18
Hyeok-kyu Kwon ↓ Dylan Levitt 61'
Bench
-
21
Jordan Obita ↑ 60'
-
34
Dwight Gayle ↑ 61'
- 14
-
17
Harry McKirdy ↑ 71'
- 1
- 5
-
6
Dylan Levitt ↑ 61'
- 22
-
35
Rudi Molotnikov ↑ 86'
Coach
David Gray
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Paul McGinn | 3 |
| Martin Boyle | 3 |
| Stevie May | 3 |
| Christian Doidge | 3 |
| James Scott | 3 |
| Nicky Clark | 2 |
| Mykola Kukharevych | 2 |
| Marc McNulty | 2 |
Head to Head
St. Johnstone FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.83
St. Johnstone FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.83
Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for:
St. Johnstone FC or Hibernian FC 75% + Both teams to score 70%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.66
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
St. Johnstone FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Hibernian FC
63%
St. Johnstone FC or Hibernian FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: St. Johnstone FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
4.6%
0 – 2
4.4%
2 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
4.2%
3 – 2
4.2%
0 – 1
4.1%
1 – 0
4.1%
Asian Handicap — St. Johnstone FC
| Handicap | St. Johnstone FC covers | Push | Hibernian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 18% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 18% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.