Saint Johnstone vs Hibernian: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 December

Saint Johnstone

W D L L W

10th place in League

1-0

16/12/2023 11:00

Hibernian

W D W L L

7th place in League

Scottish Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Saint Johnstone vs Hibernian on 16 December 2023 (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 10th with 31 points after 33 matches.
Hibernian sit 7th with 39 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Hibernian to win with probability 42%.
Head-to-head history favors Hibernian, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Saint Johnstone have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

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.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2023-12-16

Saint Johnstone vs Hibernian - Prediction & Odds

Saint Johnstone

Hibernian

2023-12-16 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/12/2023

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Celtic FC	78	33	24	6	3	80	26	54
02 Glasgow Rangers	75	33	24	3	6	72	23	49
03 Heart of Midlothian	62	33	19	5	9	46	34	12
04 Kilmarnock	51	33	13	12	8	43	34	9
05 Saint Mirren	43	33	12	7	14	38	43	-5
06 Dundee	41	33	10	11	12	44	54	-10
07 Hibernian	39	33	9	12	12	44	51	-7
08 Motherwell	37	33	8	13	12	46	51	-5
09 Aberdeen	35	33	8	11	14	35	49	-14
10 Saint Johnstone	31	33	7	10	16	24	46	-22
11 Ross County	30	33	7	9	17	32	56	-24
12 Livingston	18	33	3	9	21	22	59	-37

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

01 Aberdeen	48	5	4	1	0	13	3	10
02 Hibernian	46	5	2	1	2	8	8	0
03 Motherwell	43	5	2	0	3	10	8	2
04 Saint Johnstone	35	5	1	1	3	5	8	-3
05 Ross County	35	5	1	2	2	6	11	-5
06 Livingston	25	5	2	1	2	7	11	-4

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

01 Celtic FC	93	5	5	0	0	15	4	11
02 Glasgow Rangers	85	5	3	1	1	15	9	6
03 Heart of Midlothian	68	5	1	3	1	8	8	0
04 Kilmarnock	56	5	1	2	2	3	10	-7
05 Saint Mirren	47	5	1	1	3	8	9	-1
06 Dundee	42	5	0	1	4	5	14	-9

Head To Head

23/09/2023 10:00

Hibernian

2 - 0

Saint Johnstone

SCO PR

22/04/2023 10:00

Saint Johnstone

1 - 1

Hibernian

SCO PR

21/10/2022 14:30

Hibernian

1 - 2

Saint Johnstone

SCO PR

30/07/2022 10:00

Saint Johnstone

0 - 1

Hibernian

SCO PR

15/05/2022 07:00

Hibernian

4 - 0

Saint Johnstone

SCO PR

05/03/2022 11:00

Hibernian

0 - 0

Saint Johnstone

SCO PR

Saint Johnstone

17%

Draw

33%

Hibernian

50%

Saint Johnstone Last 6 matches

09/12/2023 11:00

Motherwell 1 - 1 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

06/12/2023 15:45

Saint Johnstone 1 - 0 Saint Mirren SCO PR

03/12/2023 08:00

Saint Johnstone 1 - 3 Celtic FC SCO PR

25/11/2023 11:00

Heart of Midlothian 1 - 0 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

11/11/2023 11:00

Saint Johnstone 1 - 0 Ross County SCO PR

07/11/2023 15:45

Saint Johnstone 2 - 2 Motherwell SCO PR

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Hibernian

09/12/2023 11:00

Livingston 0 - 1 Hibernian SCO PR

06/12/2023 15:45

Celtic FC 4 - 1 Hibernian SCO PR

03/12/2023 11:00

Hibernian 2 - 0 Aberdeen SCO PR

25/11/2023 11:00

Dundee 1 - 2 Hibernian SCO PR

11/11/2023 11:00

Hibernian 1 - 0 Kilmarnock SCO PR

08/11/2023 15:45

Saint Mirren 2 - 2 Hibernian SCO PR

Win

67%

Draw

17%

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 16 December 2023 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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