Our prediction for this Scottish Premiership match:
St. Mirren will look to kickstart the new Premiership campaign in style when they face Hibernian at the SMISA Stadium. The Saints head into Sunday’s clash following the Conference League encounter with Valur, meaning that tired legs could prove to be a big problem for the home side. Midfielder Caolan Boyd-Munce limped off with injury in a goalless draw with Valur, with Dennis Adeniran likely to step up.
The Hibs, on the other hand, outplayed Peterhead 4-0 in the League Cup at the weekend, meaning that they are brimming with confidence ahead of the trip to Paisley. As St. Mirren were in action in the Conference League on Thursday evening, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the away team. Summer signing Marvin Ekpiteta is widely expected to make his Premiership debut on Sunday as well as former MK Dons defender Warren O’Hora.
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.