FM Preview: Hibernian v St. Johnstone 27 Nov 2010

Last updated : 26 November 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hibernian v St. Johnstone fixture

Hibernian prepare to entertain St. Johnstone at Easter Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 51 games played, The Hibees have recorded 25 wins, and St. Johnstone have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2010, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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:
2010/2011Sat 02 OctSt. Johnstone2 - 0HibernianSPL
2009/2010Sat 27 FebHibernian1-1St. JohnstoneSPL
2009/2010Wed 17 FebSt. Johnstone5 - 1HibernianSPL
2009/2010Tue 22 SepHibernian1 - 3St. JohnstoneSLGC
2009/2010Sat 19 SepHibernian3 - 0St. JohnstoneSPL
2006/2007Wed 31 JanHibernian3 - 1St. JohnstoneSLGC
2001/2002Sun 12 MaySt. Johnstone0 - 1HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. While The Hibees have scored 6, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

St. Johnstone have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Saints have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hibernian see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 14 points from their 14 games played so far, St. Johnstone see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 14 points from their 14 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian62049126
St. Johnstone61053153

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Hibernian only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 10 .
St. Johnstone 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.