St Johnstone will welcome Hibernian to McDiarmid Park for their Premiership clash on Thursday, 2 January. View our free St Johnstone vs Hibernian predictions below.
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St Johnstone vs Hibernian predictions: Visitors to come out on top
Key stats
- Hibernian are currently on a four-match winning streak.
- In contrast, St Johnstone have lost four consecutive games.
- Each of St Johnstone's last four games, and eight of Hibernian's last nine matches produced at least three goals.
- Hibernian won their last two clashes with St Johnstone.
Correct score prediction: St Johnstone 1-3 Hibernian
These teams are on opposite sides in terms of recent form. While St Johnstone have suffered four consecutive defeats, Hibernian have won four matches in a row. Keeping in mind that Hibernian emerged victorious the last two times these teams clashed, we are fairly confident that they will reign supreme after all is said and done.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Hibernian are expected winners
- HOME: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
After a slow start to their campaign in which they won only two of their first 16 league games, Hibernian have found their stride, stringing together four consecutive wins.
In contrast, the past couple of months have not been very pleasant for St Johnstone. Simo Valakari’s men are on a four-match losing streak and a six-game winless run.
At the time of writing, St Johnstone are last in the 12-team Premiership, five spots behind their visitors.
All things considered, Hibernian are the expected winners at 21/20 (2.05). Teams with these odds usually have a 48.8% probability of winning.
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It is also important to note that both teams were on the scoresheet in four of St Johnstone's last five games, and in three of Hibernian's last four matches. That said, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 3/4 (1.75). That one has a 57.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can St Johnstone avoid a third straight defeat?
Hibernian were the victors in their last two skirmishes with St Johnstone. However, in the last seven clashes between these sides, both teams have three wins apiece with a draw between them.
Scotland Premiership 14/09/24
Hibernian
St Johnstone
Scotland Premiership 27/04/24
St Johnstone
Hibernian
Scotland Premiership 06/04/24
Hibernian
St Johnstone
Scotland Premiership 16/12/23
St Johnstone
Hibernian
Scotland Premiership 23/09/23
Hibernian
St Johnstone
St Johnstone preview: A clean bill of health
The Saints will enter this game without any suspended or injured players, giving them a little hope toward halting their four-game losing streak.
Predicted lineup: Rae (GK), Mikulic, Cameron, Sanders, Franczak, Essel, Sprangler, Smith, Raymond, Clark & Kirk.
Scotland Premiership 12/04/25
L
Dundee Utd
1
St Johnstone
0
Scotland Premiership 06/04/25
W
Celtic
0
St Johnstone
1
Scotland Premiership 29/03/25
L
Hibernian
3
St Johnstone
0
Scotland Premiership 15/03/25
D
Aberdeen
0
St Johnstone
0
Scotland FA Cup 10/03/25
W
Livingston
0
St Johnstone
1
Hibernian preview: Eyeing their fifth consecutive victory
Kieron Bowie should be back in the team's squad for this game after recovering from his hamstring injury, but he is very unlikely to start on Thursday for Hibs, who have strung together four consecutive wins.
The visiting team's victory last weekend came at a cost, as captain Joe Newell and Jack Iredale picked up injuries. Both players are now doubtful for this game.
Predicted lineup: Smith (GK), Miller, Kiranga, Obita, C. Cadden, Triantis, Kwon, N. Cadden, Campbell, Boyle & Hoilett.
Scotland Premiership 13/04/25
W
Dundee
0
Hibernian
4
Scotland Premiership 05/04/25
W
Rangers
0
Hibernian
2
Scotland Premiership 29/03/25
W
St Johnstone
0
Hibernian
3
Scotland Premiership 15/03/25
D
Kilmarnock
1
Hibernian
1
Scotland FA Cup 09/03/25
L
Celtic
2
Hibernian
0
Player to watch: Nicky Cadden
Nicky Cadden has been in sensational form for Hibernian in recent weeks with seven direct goal involvements in his last nine appearances. The former Forest Green midfielder was directly involved in at least one goal in his last three league assignments. He will look to extend that streak to four matches.