FM Preview: Hibernian v St. Mirren 24 Apr 2011

Last updated : 23 April 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Hibernian v St. Mirren fixture

Hibernian prepare to entertain St. Mirren at Easter Road Stadium on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Hibees are clearly on top, having won 71 and lost only 19 of the 114 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road Stadium 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
2010/2011 Sun 20 Feb St. Mirren 0 - 1 Hibernian Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Wed 02 Feb Hibernian 2-0 St. Mirren Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sun 29 Aug St. Mirren 1 - 0 Hibernian Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sat 30 Jan Hibernian 2 - 1 St. Mirren Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sat 21 Nov St. Mirren 1 - 1 Hibernian Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sat 15 Aug Hibernian 2 - 1 St. Mirren Scottish Premier
2008/2009 Mon 13 Apr St. Mirren 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, 9 to 7.

The away form of St. Mirren is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Buddies have hit 5 goals, 10 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 36 points from their 33 games played so far,

St. Mirren are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 28 points from 33 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Hibernian 6 2 2 2 8 9 8
St. Mirren 6 2 0 4 10 11 6

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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 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
St. Mirren Lost each of the previous 5 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

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