Match Preview
Hibernian will host St. Mirren at Easter Road Stadium on Sunday, 31 August, in a match that promises to be intriguing given both teams' recent form. Hibs come into the game with two wins in their last five outings, showing signs of improvement after a shaky start. In contrast, St. Mirren have been more consistent, securing two wins and a draw in their last five matches. This indicates a slight edge in confidence for the visitors.
Historically, this fixture has been competitive, with the last ten encounters yielding a balanced record of three wins for Hibs, four for St. Mirren, and three draws. Notably, eight of these matches have seen over 2.5 goals, suggesting a propensity for high-scoring affairs. With both teams capable of finding the net—evidenced by five of the last ten meetings featuring both teams scoring—expect an open game where attacking prowess could be the deciding factor. Hibs will aim to leverage home advantage, but St. Mirren's recent form could make this a challenging contest for the hosts.