Our prediction for this Scottish Premiership match:
Hibernian will be eager to secure their first win of the Premiership season when they take on St Johnstone. With a winless start, the Hibs are highly motivated to turn their fortunes around in front of their home fans. Despite the absence of forward Elie Youan, the hosts have enough strength to trouble the visitors. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team.
St Johnstone, meanwhile, face a tough task, especially with Jack Sanders unavailable due to suspension. This further weakens the visitors who have struggled for consistency so far this season. The Saints will need to show resilience to get anything from this game, but their difficulties at the back, particularly without Sanders, leave them vulnerable. Given Hibernian's hunger for a win and St Johnstone's defensive issues, we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on the home side.
Highlighted Team (Hibernian):
Founded in August 1875, Hibernian are the Scottish Premier League team that play home matches at Easter Road. The capacity of the venue is 20,421, and it was opened in 1893. The Hibs wear light green shirts with white sleeves and white shorts in home matches, while light grey is the dominant colour of their away kit.
Hibernian clinched their first Scottish league trophy back in the 1902/03 season, and they were the dominant force in Scottish football in the early 50s, securing three titles more from 1948 to 1952. The Easter Road outfit recorded their biggest win on September 3, 1881, with the team rolling over Black Watch Highlanders 22-1.
In February 1961, the Hibs suffered the biggest defeat in the club's history as they were beaten by Airdrie 11-1. Hibernian and Hearts face each other in the Edinburgh derby. The rivalry between the two clubs is considered one of the oldest rivalries in world football.