Saint Johnstone vs Hibernian: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 January

Saint Johnstone

W D D L W

12th place in League

1-1

02/01/2025 11:00

Hibernian

W W D W W

3rd place in League

Scottish Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Saint Johnstone vs Hibernian on 02 January 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Saint Johnstone vs Hibernian preview before placing your bet.

Saint Johnstone are currently 12th with 29 points after 33 matches.
Hibernian sit 3rd with 53 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Hibernian to win with probability 45%.
Head-to-head history favors Hibernian, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Saint Johnstone have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

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Weather

11:00

2025-01-02

Saint Johnstone vs Hibernian - Prediction & Odds

Saint Johnstone

Hibernian

2025-01-02 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 02/01/2025

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Celtic FC	81	33	26	3	4	97	22	75
02 Glasgow Rangers	66	33	20	6	7	68	35	33
03 Hibernian	53	33	14	11	8	54	41	13
04 Dundee United	50	33	14	8	11	41	40	1
05 Aberdeen	50	33	14	8	11	45	49	-4
06 Saint Mirren	41	33	12	5	16	45	54	-9
07 Heart of Midlothian	40	33	11	7	15	43	44	-1
08 Motherwell	39	33	11	6	16	37	56	-19
09 Kilmarnock	35	33	9	8	16	38	58	-20
10 Ross County	35	33	9	8	16	33	56	-23
11 Dundee	34	33	9	7	17	50	71	-21
12 Saint Johnstone	29	33	8	5	20	33	58	-25

Relegation Group	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Heart of Midlothian	52	5	4	0	1	9	3	6
02 Motherwell	49	5	3	1	1	9	7	2
03 Kilmarnock	44	5	3	0	2	7	6	1
04 Dundee	41	5	2	1	2	7	6	1
05 Ross County	37	5	0	2	3	4	9	-5
06 Saint Johnstone	32	5	1	0	4	5	10	-5

Championship Group	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Celtic FC	92	5	3	2	0	15	4	11
02 Glasgow Rangers	75	5	2	3	0	12	6	6
03 Hibernian	58	5	1	2	2	8	9	-1
04 Aberdeen	53	5	1	0	4	3	12	-9
05 Dundee United	53	5	1	0	4	4	14	-10
06 Saint Mirren	50	5	2	3	0	8	5	3

Head To Head

14/09/2024 10:00

Hibernian

2 - 0

Saint Johnstone

SCO PR

27/04/2024 10:00

Saint Johnstone

1 - 3

Hibernian

SCO PR

06/04/2024 10:00

Hibernian

1 - 2

Saint Johnstone

SCO PR

16/12/2023 11:00

Saint Johnstone

1 - 0

Hibernian

SCO PR

23/09/2023 10:00

Hibernian

2 - 0

Saint Johnstone

SCO PR

22/04/2023 10:00

Saint Johnstone

1 - 1

Hibernian

SCO PR

Saint Johnstone

33%

Draw

17%

Hibernian

50%

Saint Johnstone Last 6 matches

29/12/2024 11:00

Celtic FC 4 - 0 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

26/12/2024 11:00

Saint Johnstone 1 - 2 Dundee United SCO PR

22/12/2024 11:00

Heart of Midlothian 2 - 1 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

14/12/2024 11:00

Saint Johnstone 2 - 3 Saint Mirren SCO PR

07/12/2024 11:00

Aberdeen 1 - 1 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

01/12/2024 08:00

Saint Johnstone 0 - 1 Glasgow Rangers SCO PR

Win

Draw

17%

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches Hibernian

29/12/2024 11:00

Hibernian 1 - 0 Kilmarnock SCO PR

26/12/2024 08:30

Heart of Midlothian 1 - 2 Hibernian SCO PR

21/12/2024 11:00

Aberdeen 1 - 3 Hibernian SCO PR

14/12/2024 11:00

Hibernian 3 - 1 Ross County SCO PR

07/12/2024 11:00

Celtic FC 3 - 0 Hibernian SCO PR

30/11/2024 11:00

Motherwell 0 - 3 Hibernian SCO PR

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Premier Leagu...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

154

Avg. per game

0.52

Conceded

160

Avg. per game

0.54

Scored

209

Avg. per game

0.70

Conceded

182

Avg. per game

0.61

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 297 matches

YesNo

112 (38%)185 (62%)

In last 297 matches

NoYes

149 (50%)151 (50%)

Saint Johnstone

Recent matches

Hibernian

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

/Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Saint Johnstone

Hibernian

Shots

Saint Johnstone

Total shots

11.15 avg / game

Blocked

539 total

Avg. 3.03

Hibernian

Total shots

12.12 avg / game

Blocked

682 total

Avg. 3.50

Saint Johnstone Pass Hibernian

Total passes

63603

Avg. 353 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

86028

Avg. 382 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Saint Johnstone

297

Played games

Hibernian

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.29

4.66

1383

Corners

1633

5.44

13.70

4068

Throw-ins

4696

15.65

1.33

394

Offsides

460

1.53

2.12

629

GK saves

670

2.23

Saint Johnstone

DISCIPLINARY

Hibernian

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.79

531

564

1.88

0.09

0.10

9.70

2882

Fouls

2925

9.75

9.73

2890

Tackles

2917

9.72

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How We Build the Saint Johnstone vs Hibernian Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Saint Johnstone vs Hibernian on 02 January 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Scottish Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Saint Johnstone vs Hibernian Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Saint Johnstone's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Hibernian's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Scottish Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Scottish Premier League standings and the Scottish Premier League form table to understand exactly where Saint Johnstone and Hibernian sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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