The only team other than Celtic or Rangers to remain winless at home this season is the Hibees, who have won three of their five league games at Easter Road and drawn twice. But when they play St. Johnstone on Friday night in what will be the first game in Scottish football history, they will be hoping to snap a two-match losing streak.
Last time out, Hibernian suffered a 6-1 hammering at the hands of Celtic on the road. James Forrest scored a hat-trick, Giorgos Giakoumakis scored twice, and Daizen Maeda scored a late goal to inflict their biggest loss of the season, despite an Elie Youan consolation.
Head to head
Kevin Nisbet, who is recovering from a torn cruciate ligament, won’t play for Hibernian, while Aiden McGeady will miss out because of a ligament problem.
Since backup goalkeeper Maciej Dabrowski is still unavailable, Ryan Schofield will once more sit on the bench of replacements to cover for David Marshall.
Jake Doyle-Hayes is questionable for the St. Johnstone game, while Marijan Cabraja might face a suspension if he receives a booking.
Due to persistent injuries, Chris Kane and Callum Booth will once again miss the journey to Easter Road.
Due to hamstring issues, midfielder Cameron MacPherson won’t play against Hibernian either.
Lineup
Hibernian
- Marshall
- Cadden, Porteous, Hanlon, Cabraja
- Kenneh
- Boyle, Newell, Campbell, Youan
- Kukharevych
St Johnstone
- Matthews
- Wright, Mitchell, Gordon, Considine, Brown
- Murphy, McGowan, Hallberg
- May, Bair
Prediction
Hibernian 2-1 St. Johnstone, we claim
We anticipate an intriguing matchup with lots of opportunity for both sides to profit in a game with implications on both ends of the table.
We think Hibernian will have just enough this time around to pick up another three points at Easter Road and keep their perfect home record in the Scottish Premiership.
Betting tips
Over 1.5 goals will be scored in this game, according to our professional tipster colleagues at sportsunfold.