FM Preview: Hibernian v St. Johnstone 30 Apr 2011

Last updated : 29 April 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview 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 52 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 earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 05 Mar St. Johnstone 1 - 1 Hibernian Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 27 Nov Hibernian 0-0 St. Johnstone Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 02 Oct St. Johnstone 2 - 0 Hibernian Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sat 27 Feb Hibernian 1 - 1 St. Johnstone Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Wed 17 Feb St. Johnstone 5 - 1 Hibernian Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Tue 22 Sep Hibernian 1 - 3 St. Johnstone Scottish League Cup
2009/2010 Sat 19 Sep Hibernian 3 - 0 St. Johnstone Scottish Premier

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Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The Hibees in those games, with 6 conceded.

The away form of St. Johnstone is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Saints have conceded 11 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Hibernian see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 37 points from their 34 games played so far,

St. Johnstone see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 34 points from their 34 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Hibernian 6 1 3 2 7 9 6
St. Johnstone 6 0 1 5 0 11 1

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the The Hibees to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Hibernian Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
St. Johnstone Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
An overall losing run of 5 games.
No win in the 6 most recent games.

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