FM Preview: Hibernian v St. Johnstone 11 Feb 2013

Last updated : 10 February 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Hibernian v St. Johnstone fixture

Hibernian prepare to entertain St. Johnstone at Easter Road on Monday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 64 games played, Hibees have recorded 31 wins, and St. Johnstone have come away with 19 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road was earlier this season, with Hibernian running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Wed 28 Nov St. Johnstone 0 - 1 Hibernian Scottish Premier
2012/2013 Sat 25 Aug Hibernian 2-0 St. Johnstone Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Sat 21 Jan Hibernian 2 - 3 St. Johnstone Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Sat 26 Nov St. Johnstone 3 - 1 Hibernian Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Wed 28 Sep Hibernian 3 - 2 St. Johnstone Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 30 Apr Hibernian 1 - 2 St. Johnstone Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 05 Mar St. Johnstone 1 - 1 Hibernian Scottish Premier

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Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.

St. Johnstone have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Saints's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Hibernian's total of 34 points from their 25 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

St. Johnstone lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 33 from their 24 games so far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Hibernian 6 2 3 1 3 2 9
St. Johnstone 6 2 2 2 7 7 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but we think that Hibees's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past St. Johnstone. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Hibernian Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
St. Johnstone Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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