Hibs boss Lee Johnson is seeking to get his side back to winning ways after the confidence-boosting draw with Rangers last weekend. Picture: SNSHibs boss Lee Johnson is seeking to get his side back to winning ways after the confidence-boosting draw with Rangers last weekend. Picture: SNS
Hibs boss Lee Johnson is seeking to get his side back to winning ways after the confidence-boosting draw with Rangers last weekend. Picture: SNS

Hibs' expected starting XI for trip to St Mirren - with predicted changes and formation switch

Hibs are becoming last-gasp experts after scoring their third stoppage-time goal in four league games against Rangers last weekend.

The Easter Road side have picked up four points thanks to those late interventions and provided more drama for supporters to enjoy in 360 minutes than they managed in 19 games under Shaun Maloney last term.

But there must come a time when they stop relying on excitement in the dying embers and instead dominate matches for the majority. Lee Johnson will be seeking to do just that this Saturday when his side travel to St Mirren.

The manager tried a 3-5-2 system last weekend before switching back to the 4-3-3, so we can assume he’ll stick with that.

There’s also some good news on the injury front with Elias Melkersen and Lewis Stevenson back in contention to play, while Kyle Magennis has resumed training – though is still a few weeks away from a full return.

Here's how we think they’ll line-up...

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