FM Preview: St. Johnstone v Hibernian 28 Nov 2012

Last updated : 27 November 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the St. Johnstone v Hibernian fixture

Hibernian face a trip to St. Johnstone at McDiarmid Park on Wednesday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 26 of the 62 previous games, with the hosts winning just 21.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at McDiarmid Park was just last season, in November 2011, with St. Johnstone running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
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
2010/2011 Sat 27 Nov Hibernian 0 - 0 St. Johnstone Scottish Premier

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Recent respective form guides

St. Johnstone have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Saints in those games, with 8 conceded.

In complete contrast to St. Johnstone, Hibernian are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. The Hibees's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

St. Johnstone's total of 23 points from their 15 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

Hibernian's total of 24 points from their 15 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
St. Johnstone 6 1 3 2 6 12 6
Hibernian 6 3 0 3 11 9 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

This promises to be an excellent test for the in-form Hibees, but one which we believe will end in stalemate. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
St. Johnstone Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Hibernian 5 games since last away draw.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

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