Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(29) 17 Goals 24 (36)
(20) 11 Assists 12 (21)
(6.4) 6.5 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
26.6 Average Age 26.1
184.2 Average Height (cm) 183.6
(0.7) 0.8 Shots pg 1 (0.9)
(47%) 46% Aerial Duel Success 50% (52%)
(0.4) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.5)
(1.2) 1 Tackles pg 0.9 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.

Missing Players

St. Mirren
Hibernian
Player Reason Status Rating
Conor McMenamin Doubtful 6.6
Alex Iacovitti Doubtful 6.65
Player Reason Status Rating
Marvin Ekpiteta Doubtful 6.82
Joe Newell Doubtful 6.52
Élie Youan Doubtful 6.8

Team News

St. Mirren
Hibernian
  • St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson named two changes to the Saints team that lost by a sole goal at home to St Johnstone, before they were knocked out of the Scottish Cup after a penalty shootout defeat to Hearts in Paisley.
  • Zach Hemming continued in goal behind Alex Gogic, Richard Taylor and Marcus Fraser in the Buddies' back three on Monday night. Caolan Boyd-Munce accompanied club captain Mark O'Hara and Killian Phillips in midfield.
  • Both changes came on the flanks as Declan John took Scott Tanser's place at left wing-back and Ryan Alebiosu made his debut at Elvis Bwomono's expense on the right. Toyosi Olusanya and Mikael Mandron spearheaded the Saints' attack.
  • Hibernian manager David Gray named just one change to the Hibs team that beat Aberdeen 2-0 at Easter Road, before the Hibees left it late to sneak past Championship opponents Ayr United in the Scottish Cup last Friday night.
  • Goalkeeper Jordan Smith kept his place between the sticks behind an unchanged trio of Jack Iredale, Rocky Bushiri and Warren O'Hora. Nicky Cadden continued on the left-hand side of midfield, with his brother Chris on the right-hand side.
  • Nectarios Triantis and Dylan Levitt sat in front of the defensive trio, with Josh Campbell a bit further forward. Mykola Kukharevych partnered Martin Boyle - at Dwight Gayle's expense - in attack down at Somerset Park.

Prediction

  • St Mirren were eliminated in the Scottish Cup last time out, but Hibernian booked their spot in the last eight of Scotland's premier cup competition before the two teams meet in Paisley.
  • St Mirren bowed out of the Scottish Cup in the only all-Premiership tie in the round of 16 in this year's edition, on penalty kicks in Paisley, after a 1-1 draw with Hearts where they took the lead. Saints have only won once in their last six Scottish Premiership matches since Boxing Day, so the Buddies will want to bounce back as they aim to correct their form in order to finish in the top six.
  • Hibernian head into this match as the most in-form team in the Scottish Premiership, but Ayr United proved a tough nut to crack for the Hibees in the Scottish Cup. They got the job done courtesy of a sole goal late on, but all that matters in the cup is advancing. Unbeaten in nine league games, 11 in all competitions, fifth-placed Hibs will want to keep their strong recent run going.
  • St Mirren have beaten Hibernian home and away in the Scottish Premiership this season, but both sides' recent form would suggest a victory for the visitors on Sunday afternoon.
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