FootyMAD's St. Johnstone match preview

Last updated : 26 February 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 50 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, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Scottish League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
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
2001/2002Sat 02 MarHibernian3 - 0St. JohnstoneSPL
2001/2002Sat 22 DecSt. Johnstone0 - 0HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, In this time, The Hibees have rattled up an impressive 18 goals, and conceded 6.

St. Johnstone have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Saints's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 12 goals for and 11 against.

Hibernian's total of 43 points from their 26 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier. St. Johnstone see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 27 points from their 23 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian621310137
St. Johnstone6213987

FootyMad's prediction ...

Hibernian may be coming up against a decent side in St. Johnstone, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the The Hibees. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
St. Johnstone Not won in previous 4 away matches.