FootyMAD's St. Mirren match preview

Last updated : 04 January 2008 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 Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 107 games played, The Hibees have recorded 34 wins, and St. Mirren have come away with 47 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2007, 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:
2007/2008Sat 27 OctHibernian0 - 1St. MirrenSPL
2006/2007Wed 04 AprSt. Mirren1 - 1HibernianSPL
2006/2007Sat 23 DecHibernian5 - 1St. MirrenSPL
2006/2007Sat 30 SepSt. Mirren1 - 0HibernianSPL
2004/2005Sat 26 FebHibernian2 - 0St. MirrenSFAC
2000/2001Sat 10 FebHibernian4 - 2St. MirrenSPL
2000/2001Sat 25 NovSt. Mirren1 - 1HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

St. Mirren's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Buddies have conceded a disappointing 12 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

Hibernian's away form is none too clever either, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the The Hibees have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

St. Mirren are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 19 points from 19 matches. Hibernian see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 28 points from their 20 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
St. Mirren61233105
Hibernian60245112

FootyMad's prediction ...

Hibernian are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from St Mirren Park with a well-deserved point. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
St. Mirren Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Hibernian Not won in previous 4 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 7 most recent games.