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Hibernian vs St. Johnstone Prediction & Preview

Preview

As the Scottish Premiership gears up for an intriguing encounter at Easter Road Stadium this Saturday, 6th April, Hibernian host St. Johnstone in what promises to be a captivating 32nd round clash. With both teams showing similar forms in their last five matches—each securing 2 wins, suffering 2 losses, and settling for a draw once—the stage is set for a competitive showdown.

Hibernian, under the guidance of Nick Montgomery, will look to capitalize on their home advantage as they currently sit 7th in the league with 38 points. Despite falling short in their last outing against Rangers with a scoreline of 3-1 at Ibrox Stadium, Hibs have demonstrated offensive prowess throughout the season by averaging 1.7 goals per game and tightening up defensively at home where they concede an average of just one goal per game.

On the other hand, St. Johnstone led by Craig Levein finds themselves in a precarious position at 10th place with only 28 points. Their recent form mirrors that of their hosts despite losing narrowly to Dundee (1-2) in their previous match at McDiarmid Park. The Saints have struggled offensively this season especially away from home but have managed to keep things relatively tight at the back conceding on average just under one and half goals per game on travels.

The head-to-head record adds another layer of intrigue with both teams having won two apiece and drawn once in their last five encounters—a testament to how evenly matched they've been historically. Notably, St Johnstone edged out Hibernian in their most recent meeting back on December 16th with a slim victory of (1-0) underscoring how tight margins can be between these two sides.

Bet

Given both teams' recent form and historical competitiveness against each other alongside current standings; it's clear why Hibernian are pegged as favorites with odds standing firmly at them securing a home win (1.53). However when considering goal statistics—Hibernian averaging significantly more goals than St Johnstone—it suggests there could be value looking elsewhere.

With averages pointing towards modest scoring games especially from St Johnstone's end but coupled with Hibs' higher scoring potential; choosing 'Over 2.5' goals might seem tempting given its odds stand equally balanced (1.92). Yet taking into account both team’s defensive records when playing away/home respectively suggests this match may not witness an abundance of goals after all.

Thus my recommended bet leans towards 'Under 2.5' goals also quoted at odds (1.92), expecting it to potentially offer better value given how closely contested this fixture could turn out based on past meetings and present form indicating possibly another low-scoring affair awaits us come Saturday afternoon.