Probable Lineups
3-5-2
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership Relegation Group.
Team News
St. Johnstone
Hibernian
- St Johnstone boss Craig Levein named an unchanged Saints side following a wonderful 2-1 win over Hibs at Easter Road, before a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Kilmarnock in their last Scottish Premiership match the weekend before last.
- Dimitar Mitov continued behind a back three of Luke Robinson, Andy Considine and Ryan McGowan. Tony Gallacher and David Keltjens carried on at left wing-back and right wing-back respectively.
- Max Kucheriavyi, Dan Phillips and Matt Smith remained as the midfield trio. Nicky Clark and Adama Sidibeh were chosen as Saints' strike duo, but failed to net in their last game at home against Kilmarnock.
- Hibernian manager Nick Montgomery made two changes to the Hibees' starting eleven after Hibs' 2-1 defeat to St Johnstone at Easter Road, before they missed out on the top six after being held in a 1-1 draw with Motherwell at Fir Park.
- David Marshall continued in goal behind a back four consisting of Jordan Obita, Rocky Bushiri, Will Fish and Chris Cadden. Joe Newell was joined by Nathan Moriah-Welsh as Nectarios Triantis missed out through illness.
- Élie Youan also entered the starting eleven, on the left hand side of midfield. Martin Boyle started on the right hand side with Emiliano Marcondes supporting Myziane Maolida, who was chosen to lead the line as Adam Le Fondre dropped onto the bench.