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Scottish Premier League

St JohnstoneSt JohnstonevsHibernianHibernian

Kick-off: Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 14:00Venue: McDiarmid Park

Prediction

High confidence
28.2%Draw 20.6%51.2%
St JohnstoneHibernian
Predicted range
Home 0-2·Away 1-3
most likely 1-2
Expected goals
1.59 : 2.18
Most likely scorelines
1-2
8.7%
1-1
8%
2-2
6.9%

Deeper Projections

Projected total goals
3.77
Both teams to score
70.7%
Total goals distribution
Over/Under 1.589%·11%
Over/Under 2.572.7%·27.3%
Over/Under 3.552.1%·47.9%
Winning margin
Home +213.2%Home +115%Draw20.6%Away +120.5%Away +230.7%

Match Analysis

Hibernian Projected to Beat St Johnstone on the Road

Overview

Round 6 of the Scottish Premiership takes St Johnstone and Hibernian to McDiarmid Park, with the hosts on three points from three games. Hibernian carry a 51.2% win probability in the model, though their league table data comes from the 2025-26 season rather than the current campaign.

Home Side Form

St Johnstone sit ninth in the current table with one win and two losses from three matches, scoring 1.67 goals per game while conceding 2. Their attack ranks fourth in the division, but the defence ranks 11th of 12. Their last three results, most recent first, are a loss, a loss, and a win.

Away Side Form

Hibernian finished fifth in the 2025-26 season with 51 points from 33 games, averaging 1.55 scored and 1.12 conceded. Across their last 20 away matches they have eight wins, six draws and six losses, scoring 1.3 and conceding 1.25 per game. Their most recent five matches read WLDWD.

Head-to-Head Record

No prior meetings between St Johnstone and Hibernian are on record, so the head-to-head sample is too small to support any trend. This fixture starts from a blank slate.

Home & Away Splits

St Johnstone's only home game this season ended in a win, with four goals scored and three conceded, though that is a one-match sample. Hibernian's away record over the last 20 games puts their win rate at 40% and their average scoring at 1.3 per trip.

Key Factors

St Johnstone have had eight days of rest compared with Hibernian's seven, a marginal difference. Hibernian's projections rely on a full previous season, while St Johnstone's profile comes from just three current fixtures, which adds uncertainty. The home side's defensive ranking and Hibernian's attack both point toward goals.

What the Model Says

The model assigns Hibernian a 51.2% win probability, with a 28.2% chance for St Johnstone and 20.6% for the draw, and rates its confidence as high. The projected scoreline is 1-2, and the most likely exact scores are 1-2, 1-1 and 2-2. About 3.77 goals are expected, with a 70.7% chance both teams score. On the winning margin, an away win by two or more leads the distribution at 30.7%, followed by a one-goal away win at 20.5%.

Verdict

The data points to a Hibernian victory, with the model's margin distribution favoring an away win by multiple goals. That read would be undermined if St Johnstone's small-sample home form proves more representative than their season start, or if Hibernian's away inconsistency from last season carries over.

Last updated: 2026-09-02 12:01:27

St JohnstoneSt Johnstone
vs
HibernianHibernian
#9
3 Pts
League Standing
#5
51 Pts
1.67
#4/12
Attack
1.55
#6/12
2
#11/12
Defence
1.12
#8/12
33.3%
Goal Diff -1
Efficiency
39.4%
Goal Diff +14
1W 0D 0L
Home · 100%
Home / Away Record
8W 6D 6L
Away · 40%
5.7
Avg. opponent rank
Schedule Strength
4
Avg. opponent rank
Recent Form

Head to Head

No recent meetings between these sides

FAQ

Who is predicted to win St Johnstone vs Hibernian?
Our model makes Hibernian the most likely outcome, at about 5120%.
What is the predicted score for St Johnstone vs Hibernian?
The model projects roughly St Johnstone 1-2 Hibernian.
When does St Johnstone vs Hibernian kick off?
Kick-off is Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 14:00, at McDiarmid Park.

Notes & Limitations

  • Based on current 2026-2027 season
  • This analysis does not account for injuries, suspensions or confirmed line-ups.
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