Read our St Johnstone vs Hibernian prediction with expert betting tips, odds breakdown, and predicted lineups ahead of this Scottish Premiership clash.
St Johnstone vs Hibernian Match Summary
Competition | Scottish Premiership |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 6 September 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Perth, McDiarmid Park |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Premier Sports |
St Johnstone host Hibernian at McDiarmid Park in Perth on Sunday afternoon, with both sides desperate to get back to winning ways in the Scottish Premiership.
Simo Valakari's Saints sit ninth in the table and arrive off a 1-1 draw at Dundee, having gone four without a win against the Dark Blues after a late leveller at Dens Park.
Hibernian, ninth-ranked visitors sitting seventh, lost 3-1 to Hearts on derby day and will be glad of a change of scenery as they look to bounce back on Tayside.
The overall record between the pair from these six meetings reads two home wins, one draw and three away wins, so this match promises plenty at both ends.
St Johnstone vs Hibernian Form
St Johnstone were beaten 2-1 at Tynecastle by Hearts before rescuing a 1-1 draw at Dundee thanks to a late leveller. Valakari's men sit ninth and rank ninth for form, a stubborn but stuttering outfit who are strong coming from behind and defending set pieces. Ruari Paton and Jamie Gullan lead the line for the Saints.
Hibernian beat Dundee 2-1 at Dens Park before that 3-1 derby defeat at Hearts. Sitting seventh and ranked seventh for form, David Gray's side are a shot-heavy bunch who create through balls and attack the wings. There have been 28+ shots in four of Hibernian's last four Premiership matches, with Martin Boyle and Callum Wright the attacking threats.
St Johnstone vs Hibernian Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
St Johnstone: No injuries or suspensions reported.
Hibernian: Rocky Bushiri (Injured/doubtful), Jordan Obita (Injured/doubtful), Jack Iredale (Suspended).
St Johnstone
Simo Valakari made two changes to the side beaten 2-1 at Tynecastle. Toby Steward keeps his place in goal, with Enes Alic at left-back and Matty Todd coming in at right-back alongside Cheick Diabate and Zach Mitchell. Jason Holt partners Reece McAlear in the engine room, while Ruari Paton and Jamie Gullan lead the line.
Hibernian
David Gray is without doubtful pair Rocky Bushiri and Jordan Obita, plus suspended Jack Iredale. Raphael Sallinger continues in goal behind Grant Hanley and Jason Kerr, with Felix Passlack at right-back. Jacob Devaney and Josh Mulligan anchor midfield, as Jamie McGrath supports a front line of Nathan Lowe and Martin Boyle.
St Johnstone vs Hibernian Predicted Lineup
St Johnstone
Formation: 4-4-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: Steward; Alic, Diabate, Mitchell, Todd; Gullan, McAlear, Holt, Stanton; Paton, Fowler
Hibernian
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Sallinger; Mayor, Hanley, Kerr, Passlack; Devaney, Mulligan; McGrath, Wright, Boyle; Lowe
St Johnstone vs Hibernian Key Stats & Match Facts
Hibernian have had 14+ shots in 4 out of 4 matches against St. Johnstone in the Premiership.
Hibernian have had 5+ shots on target in 4 out of 5 matches against St. Johnstone in the Premiership.
St. Johnstone have received 2+ cards in 3 of their last 3 matches against Hibernian in the Premiership.
Jason Holt has been carded in 4 of his last 4 appearances against Hibernian in the Premiership.
Martin Boyle has attempted 2+ shots in 7 of his last 10 appearances against St. Johnstone in the Premiership.
St Johnstone vs Hibernian Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This one points towards a narrow away success. Hibernian are the marginal favourites and the projected 1-2 scoreline reflects it, with the Hibees carrying the greater attacking threat but St Johnstone likely to find the net at home. St Johnstone vs Hibernian betting odds have Hibernian at 16/11 with Unibet.
Best Bets
Both Teams To Score – Yes. Back both St Johnstone and Hibernian to find the net at McDiarmid Park. With a projected 1-2 scoreline and a 54.59% probability of both teams scoring, there is real substance behind this pick. St Johnstone are strong finishing their chances at home and Hibernian bring plenty of firepower, so the net should bulge at both ends.
Martin Boyle Over 2.5 Shots. Back the Hibernian attacker to record three or more total shots during the match. Boyle has posted 2+ shots in 7 of his last 10 outings against St. Johnstone in the Premiership, and with a 70.64% probability attached to Over 2.5 shots, the numbers back Hibernian's shot-heavy approach through their main man.
St Johnstone vs Hibernian Bet Builder
Our four-leg St Johnstone vs Hibernian bet builder tips combine a card for Jason Holt, goals for Callum Wright and Martin Boyle, and Over 2.5 shots for Josh Mulligan.
Jason Holt has been carded in all four of his Premiership appearances against Hibernian, making the Saints midfielder a strong shout for a booking in a typically feisty fixture.
Callum Wright has scored twice across his three most recent Premiership outings, so the Hibernian attacking midfielder makes plenty of sense in the anytime scorer market here.
Martin Boyle has also netted on two occasions from his last three Premiership starts, and is a constant threat, so backing him to find the net rounds out Hibernian's attacking legs.
Josh Mulligan has registered 3+ shots in three of his four most recent Premiership matches, fitting a Hibernian side who take a lot of shots, so Over 2.5 shots looks a fair call.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 298/1 and is as short as 160/1 elsewhere.
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St Johnstone vs Hibernian Talking Points
There is a nice subplot to this one, with St Johnstone completing a season-long loan signing of midfielder Josh Campbell from Hibernian on 1 September 2026, so he cannot feature against his parent club here. The Hibees did their own business too, bringing in wing-back Alex Williams on a season-long loan from West Bromwich Albion on the same day. On the pitch, discipline could be decisive: St. Johnstone have received 2+ cards in 3 of their last 3 meetings with Hibernian, and this fixture rarely passes quietly. Hibernian's shot volume is the other big theme, with 28+ shots taken in four of their last four Premiership outings, meaning Grant Hanley and the Saints back line will need to stand firm against a side who love to attack down the wings.
St Johnstone vs Hibernian Predictions FAQs
When is the St Johnstone vs Hibernian Scottish Premiership game?
The match takes place on Sunday 6 September 2026, kicking off at 15:00 UK time.
Where is St Johnstone vs Hibernian being played?
The match is being played at McDiarmid Park in Perth.
Where can I watch St Johnstone vs Hibernian?
The match is broadcast live on Premier Sports.
What competition is St Johnstone vs Hibernian in?
The match is a Scottish Premiership fixture in the 2026/2027 season.
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