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Hibernian vs St Johnstone – Prediction, and Match Preview
Hibernian vs St Johnstone – Hibernian enter this game after a 2-2 Premiership draw with Kilmarnock.
That game, Hibernian had 54% possession and eleven total shots, two on target. The only Hibernian scorer was Dylan Vente (59′).
Kilmarnock had 16 total attempts, two on target. Kilmarnock’s Will Dennis (8′ Own goal), Kyle Vassell (61′), and Joe Wright (79′) scored.
Five of Hibernian’s six matches have had at least three goals. In these encounters, opponents scored 14 times and Hibernian eight.
After losing to Rangers in the Premiership last time, St Johnstone hopes to win here. In that game, St Johnstone had 30% possession and three shots, none on target.
Rangers had 20 total attepts, six shots on goal, two of which were successful. Danilo (16′) and Rabbi Matondo (79′) scored for Rangers.
In their past six matches, St Johnstone’s offensive force has scored only two. The Saints’ opponents have scored 12 goals in those matches.
This match may repeat that trend since no two games are the same. St Johnstone has lost their last three league away games before this match.
Hibernian vs St Johnstone – Betting Analysis
In their most recent head-to-head matches since 27/11/2021, Hibernian have won three, St Johnstone only one, and drawn two. The Saints scored 4 goals and The Hibees 9 in their encounters. They average 2.17 goals per game.
Premiership match day 33 on 22/04/2023 saw St Johnstone 1-1 Hibernian in the last league match. In that match, St Johnstone had 55% possession and seven shots, only one on target. Stevie May (25′) was their sole scorer.
Hibernian had six shots, only one on target. Lewis Stevenson scored (32′). The referee was Craig Napier. We expect Hibernian to score two goals against St Johnstone, who may struggle to score.
What are the best odds for this match?
Turning to the betting odds on the 90 minute result market, a victory for Hibernian is best priced at 1.61, backing a drawn result is 4.05, and taking a punt on the winning team to be St Johnstone can get you 5.4. These are the most competitive bets on offer right now.
Hibernian vs St Johnstone – Head-to-Head
Our Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals
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