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Scottish Premiership | Gameweek 12
Oct 21, 2022 at 7.30pm UK
Easter Road
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Hibernian
1 - 2
St Johnstone

Kukharevych (35')
Boyle (8'), Kukharevych (31'), Magennis (53'), Campbell (68'), McKirdy (90+1')
Magennis (70')
FT(HT: 1-0)
Clark (73'), May (82')
Brown (45')

Preview: Hibernian vs. St Johnstone - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Friday's Scottish Premiership clash between Hibernian and St Johnstone, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Hibernian will attempt to bounce back from two consecutive losses in the Scottish Premiership this Friday, when they will welcome St Johnstone to Easter Road.

The hosts come into this one off the back of a heavy defeat to league leaders Celtic, while the visitors enter the fray following a narrow defeat to Livingston last weekend.


Match preview

Hibernian's Ryan Porteous in action on February 27, 2022© Reuters

Hibernian have made a commendable start to proceedings in 2022-23, currently positioning themselves third in the Scottish Premiership table under Lee Johnson after 11 matches.

The Hibees have managed to go unbeaten on home soil in the league, winning three times and drawing twice in their five matches at Easter Road, making them the only team outside Celtic or Rangers not to lose at home this campaign.

Nevertheless, they will be looking to arrest a slump of two defeats on the trot when they face St Johnstone on Friday night, which is the first match in Scottish football history that will call on Video Assistant Referee technology.

Last time out, Hibernian were on the end of a 6-1 thrashing at the hands of Celtic on the road, as a hat-trick from James Forrest, double from Giorgos Giakoumakis and a late strike from Daizen Maeda inflicted their heaviest defeat of the season despite a Elie Youan consolation.

Manager Johnson will be eyeing a strong reaction against St Johnstone as Hibernian seek to keep pace in their hunt for continental football this season.

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson remonstrates on April 9, 2022© Reuters

On the other hand, St Johnstone have commenced the campaign in an average fashion, placing ninth in the Premiership rankings with 11 matches played, leaving them one point clear of the relegation zone.

The Saints have hit a barren run of form, losing three matches in a row under Callum Davidson against Kilmarnock, Celtic and Livingston, which have all been settled by a single goal.

St Johnstone have undoubtedly been competitive across these games, but a lack of ruthlessness in front of the target at key moments has contributed significantly to the predicament they find themselves in.

They lack a talismanic figure at the top end of the field, resulting in their joint-top goalscorers Stevie May and Graham Carey only having two goals to their name respectively.

St Johnstone will need to be clinical against Hibernian in order to have any chance of claiming all three points from a difficult away venue on Friday night.

Hibernian Scottish Premiership form:

St Johnstone Scottish Premiership form:


Team News

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson pictured on August 5, 2021© Reuters

Hibernian will be without Kevin Nisbet as he battles back from a cruciate ligament rupture, while Aiden McGeady will not be involved due to a ligament injury.

Reserve goalkeeper Maciej Dabrowski is still out of contention, meaning Ryan Schofield will again take up a place on the substitutes' bench to provide cover for David Marshall.

Jake Doyle-Hayes is a doubt for the St Johnstone match and Marijan Cabraja is at risk of suspension if he picks up a yellow card in the tie.

Long-term absentees Chris Kane and Callum Booth will once again be absent for the trip to Easter Road due to lengthy injuries.

Midfielder Cameron MacPherson will also not partake in the game against Hibernian due to hamstring concerns.

Murray Davidson is also ruled out due to injury, whereas former Hibernian player Melker Hallberg is at risk of suspension if he picks up a booking during the game.

Hibernian possible starting lineup:
Marshall; Cadden, Porteous, Hanlon, Cabraja; Kenneh; Boyle, Newell, Campbell, Youan; Kukharevych

St Johnstone possible starting lineup:
Matthews; Wright, Mitchell, Gordon, Considine, Brown; Murphy, McGowan, Hallberg; May, Bair


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We say: Hibernian 2-1 St Johnstone

In a game with ramifications at both ends of the table, we expect an entertaining encounter that will present plenty of opportunities for both sides to capitalise on.

This time out, we believe that Hibernian will have just enough to claim another three points at Easter Road and continue their unbeaten home record in the Scottish Premiership.

For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.


Top tip

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How you voted: Hibernian vs St Johnstone

Hibernian
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Draw
15.3%
St Johnstone
1.4%
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