Hibs v St Johnstone: Kick-off time, how to watch, predicted XI, match odds

Hibs will be aiming to reclaim third spot in the Scottish Premiership – for 24 hours at least – when they host St Johnstone on Tuesday evening.

Hibs manager Jack Ross leads training ahead of the match against St Johnstone. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

The Easter Road side are currently fourth in the standings, but a victory over Saints would move them two points ahead of Aberdeen in third, who do not play until Wednesday evening when they travel to bottom club Hamilton Accies.

A draw against the Perth men would also see Hibs leapfrog Aberdeen on goal difference, but the Dons would have two games in hand.

The match was originally due to take place on Saturday, October 31 but was rescheduled due to the Scottish Cup semi-final against Hearts at Hampden, which Hibs lost 2-1 after extra-time.

Jack Ross’ men will be looking to build on the positives from the 2-2 draw with Celtic on Saturday.

Team news: Jack Ross is expected to welcome Christian Doidge back into the fold after the striker missed the weekend draw against Celtic with an ankle injury. However, the Hibs boss will be forced to wait a little longer on Lewis Stevenson and Kyle Magennis. Stevenson is in line for a return to training on Thursday with Kyle Magennis likely to return shortly afterwards. Scott Allan remains absent.

Possible line-up (4-1-4-1): Marciano; McGinn, Hanlon, Porteous, Mackie; Gogic; Boyle, Newell, Mallan, Murphy; Nisbet.

Match details: Kick-off 7.00pm, Easter Road, Edinburgh

How to watch: Season ticket holders have access to a live stream of all home league matches via Hibs Pass. For anyone else looking to catch the game – Hibees and St Johnstone supporters alike – Hibs offer a Pay Per View option. Priced at £15, you can sign up right up until the last minute. You can register HERE

Key stat: St Johnstone have three former Hibees in their squad – Callum Booth, Liam Craig and David Wotherspoon.

Referee: Kevin Clancy last took charge of Hibs in the 3-1 home defeat to Hearts prior to the lockdown in March. He will be assisted by Calum Spence and Alastair Mather, as well as fourth official David Dickinson.

Odds: Hibs 13/10, Draw 11/5, St Johnstone 9/4

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