St Johnstone vs Hibernian FC Prediction 6 September 2026
🔊 The start of the season has gone with varying degrees of success for St Johnstone and Hibernian: the visitors lead the hosts by two points, but both sides remain in contention for a place in the upper reaches of the table. Looking at their recent results, there is a balance between wins and losses for each team, along with similar scoring numbers. At this early stage of the season, neither side has dropped out of the picture at the top, which points to an open match with chances for both teams.
Head-to-Head
📊 In official matches between St Johnstone and Hibernian, the two sides have met 51 times. The hosts have won 17, Hibernian have won 21, and 13 matches have ended in a draw. Hibernian have the edge in goals scored - 70 to St Johnstone's 57. On average, 1.02 goals have been scored per first half and 1.47 per second half, giving an overall match average of 2.49 goals.
Head-to-head statistics St Johnstone - Hibernian FC
St. Johnstone Team Overview
St Johnstone have had a mixed start to the season: just one win and one draw alongside two defeats in their last five matches. Over their last ten games, the club have won five and lost four, showing moderate consistency across that run. They are averaging 1.5 goals scored per game over that period, with opponents averaging the same, which points to a balanced attack but a defence that occasionally struggles - conceding 0.9 goals per game over those ten matches.
Their league motivation is moderate: they sit three points behind the leading group, so every point matters if they are to stay in touch with the top.
Match Results: St. Johnstone
Hibernian Team Overview
Hibernian have made a slightly more confident start, with two wins and two defeats from their last five matches, maintaining a high tempo at both ends of the pitch. Over their previous ten matches they have averaged 1.5 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game, which suggests they can be productive going forward without being badly exposed at the back.
Their league objective mirrors their opponents' - to push up the table - and they currently sit just one point outside the positions they are targeting, giving them plenty of motivation to establish themselves among the leading sides early in the season.
Match Results: Hibernian
Match Result Prediction
St Johnstone are unbeaten at home in nine consecutive matches, which reflects a strong home trend. The team have also been consistent on their own ground this season, with one win and no defeats at home. Hibernian, on the other hand, have won four away matches in a row, but St Johnstone's overall trend and home record give the edge to a bet on the hosts not losing. The likelihood of St Johnstone extending their unbeaten home run points towards backing St Johnstone not to lose.
Total Goals Prediction
In 8 of Hibernian's last 9 Premier League matches, the total has gone over 2.5 goals, pointing to high-scoring games when this side are involved. On top of that, both teams are conceding an average of 1.75 goals per match this season, which also supports a high-scoring outcome. Based on these factors, a bet on Total Goals - Over 2.5 looks justified.
Corners Prediction
St Johnstone have had more than 4.5 corners at home in 9 of their last 10 matches - a consistent trend on their own ground. That high hit rate supports St Johnstone Team Total Corners - Over 4.5 as the main pick in this market.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Hibernian have both scored and conceded in 8 of their last 9 league matches - a clear and consistent trend. The statistics for both sides support this outcome further: St Johnstone average 4 goals scored at home, while Hibernian have scored 2 on their travels. Both teams also regularly concede more than one goal. All of this makes a bet on Both Teams to Score - Yes a reasonable one.
Risky Bet
Matches involving Hibernian tend to be high-scoring: Total Goals - Over 2.5 has landed in 8 of their last 9 games, and both sides average close to 2 goals conceded per match this season. The bolder line of Total Goals - Over 3 could come in if the high-scoring trend continues.
Reliable Bet
St Johnstone have conceded in 10 of their last 11 head-to-head meetings with Hibernian, which is backed up by the long-term history of this fixture. This trend is further supported by the hosts' average of 1.75 goals conceded per match this season. The Hibernian Team Total - Over 0.5 therefore looks a reliable bet.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the most likely outcomes for this match are 1-1 (10.52%), 2-2 (8.11%) and 1-2 (7.88%). The 1-1 draw has the highest probability, though the other options are fairly close in terms of likelihood. This reflects an expectation of a competitive, goal-filled contest between the two sides.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.*
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Several factors point towards a high-scoring match: the Total Goals - Over 2.5 has landed in eight of Hibernian's last nine Scottish Premiership matches; both sides have consistently created chances in the opposition's box throughout the season; neither team's form shows a prolonged defensive spell or particular solidity at the back even against comparable opponents; and the league standings are keeping both clubs near the top of the table right now, with both sides willing to take risks in pursuit of three points. The main prediction is Total Goals - Over 2.5. Predicted score: 2-1.
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Betting Tips: St. Johnstone - Hibernian
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