FM Preview: St. Mirren v Hibernian 20 Feb 2011

Last updated : 19 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the St. Mirren v Hibernian fixture

Hibernian face a trip to St. Mirren at St Mirren Park on Sunday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 112 games played, The Hibees have recorded 34 wins, and St. Mirren have come away with 49 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, the Buddies carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Wed 02 FebHibernian2 - 0St. MirrenSPL
2010/2011Sun 29 AugSt. Mirren1 - 0HibernianSPL
2009/2010Sat 30 JanHibernian2 - 1St. MirrenSPL
2009/2010Sat 21 NovSt. Mirren1 - 1HibernianSPL
2009/2010Sat 15 AugHibernian2 - 1St. MirrenSPL
2008/2009Mon 13 AprSt. Mirren1 - 1HibernianSPL
2008/2009Sat 17 JanHibernian2 - 0St. MirrenSPL

Recent respective form guides

St. Mirren need to improve on their recent home record of just 3 draws from the previous six. While Buddies have scored 5, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Hibernian is pretty dire, losing every single one of the last six matches played! The Hibees have conceded 13 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

St. Mirren are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 19 points from 24 matches. Hibernian are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 25 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
St. Mirren62311289
Hibernian6204496

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the The Hibees out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at St. Mirren. Away win

Sequence statistics:
St. Mirren Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 9 home matches.
Hibernian Lost each of the previous 6 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.