bet365
BetMGM
Betfred
BetVictor
BetUK
LiveScoreBet
10Bet
Virgin Bet
EasyBet
Hibernian vs Partick Thistle: Jags’ Numbers Demand Respect at Easter Road. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
Hibernian bring Premiership experience and recent unbeaten form into this League Cup tie, but their defensive frailty and Partick's strong attacking record suggest both teams will score. Partick's high shot volume and efficient dangerous attacks support a home win with goals at both ends.
Hibernian's home form and territorial dominance support a three-goal output, while Partick's consistent scoring and Hibs' defensive vulnerabilities make a 3-1 scoreline plausible. Partick are unlikely to score more than once against top-flight opposition away, aligning with recent defensive performances.
Compare form, H2H, goals trends and key data for Hibernian v Partick.
Hibernian enter the Scottish League Cup at Easter Road having just secured European progress, but Partick Thistle have already supplied enough evidence to make their second-round visit more than a routine divisional mismatch.
Hibernian vs Partick Thistle — bet365 Market Snapshot
Swipe through key markets with illustrative probabilities and sample bet365 odds based on our match analysis.
Hibernian's recent form shows more wins than Partick, indicating home advantage.
Hibernian's recent form shows more wins than Partick, indicating home advantage.
Both teams consistently score, supporting a BTTS outcome.
3-1 reflects Hibernian's home strength and Partick's ability to score once.
Three Punchy Stats
- Partick Thistle have scored 16 goals from 98 shots in six matches, compared with Hibernian’s nine from 76. The visitors arrive producing both greater shot volume and greater scoring output.
- Partick have kept four clean sheets and conceded only three times across their last six matches; Hibs have one clean sheet and seven goals conceded over the equivalent sample.
- Hibernian lead 657 to 432 in total attacks, but dangerous attacks are separated by only eight, at 384 to 376. Partick have turned considerably less overall attacking activity into almost the same volume of dangerous pressure.
Goals Scored in Last 6 Matches
Recent attacking records for Hibernian and Partick Thistle are shown below.
Clean Sheets in Last 6 Matches
Recent defensive records for Hibernian and Partick Thistle are shown below.
David Gray’s side are unbeaten in three, including a 2-1 win at Rangers and a goalless draw away to Shkendija that completed a 2-1 aggregate Conference League success. Yet Partick arrive unbeaten in six competitive matches, with 16 goals scored and only three conceded. The visitors’ combination of attacking output and defensive control is the most persuasive reason for Hibs to be wary.
Partick’s attack has more than one impressive number
Mark Wilson’s side have scored in all six of their matches this season. Their 16 goals represent almost double Hibernian’s nine across the same number of games, although Partick’s opposition and competitions have naturally been different.
More revealing is the weight behind that scoring return. The Jags have produced 98 shots, averaging 16.33 per match, compared with Hibs’ 76 and 12.67. They have also registered 53 corners to Hibernian’s 32.
Partick are therefore not arriving with a record built around the occasional productive afternoon. They opened their League Cup campaign with a 6-0 win over Brechin City and beat Forfar Athletic 4-0, but their two Championship victories have shown another side: 1-0 at Greenock Morton and 2-0 against Livingston.
Those consecutive clean sheets are useful preparation for a fixture in which they may have to absorb periods of Hibernian pressure.
Hibs have responded well to setbacks
The hosts’ six-match sequence has been less consistent, but its recent direction is encouraging. Defeats against Malisheva and Motherwell have been followed by seven points of evidence that Hibs can navigate very different assignments: victory over Shkendija at Easter Road, a 93rd-minute winner from Callum Wright at Rangers and then the goalless second leg in North Macedonia.
The concern is that Hibernian have kept only one clean sheet in those six matches and conceded seven goals. Partick have conceded three and recorded four shutouts.
Easter Road has not guaranteed control either. Hibs have lost four of their last seven home outings, although their three home matches this season have produced two wins, with nine goals in total across those games.
Different kinds of attacking pressure
One statistical contrast deserves care. Hibernian have generated 657 total attacks compared with Partick’s 432, yet the dangerous-attack figures are remarkably close: 384 to 376.
That suggests raw territorial activity does not tell the whole story. Partick have reached a similar dangerous-attack total from substantially fewer attacks while also producing 22 more shots. Whatever the precise shape of Sunday’s game, Hibs cannot assume that having more of the attacking activity will automatically mean creating the greater threat.
Selection may add another variable. Nicky Cadden is dealing with a calf injury and Rocky Bushiri remains out with an Achilles problem, while Partick could retain Alex Samuel in attack with Seb Drozd, Robbie Crawford and Aidan Fitzpatrick supporting him.
Hibernian still have the recent results to approach the tie positively. Partick, though, bring the cleaner defensive record and the heavier attacking output. For a side from the Championship, those are hardly modest credentials.
📊 Market Explainer
Win & Both Teams to Score
Selection: Hibernian to win and Both Teams to Score. The selected team must win in normal time and both teams must score. If the selected team draws or loses, or either side fails to score, the bet loses.
Correct Score Market
Selection: Hibernian vs Partick Thistle 3-1. Predict the exact score at the end of 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalties do not count unless the bookmaker states otherwise.
🎯 Pick 1: Hibernian to win and Both Teams to Score @ 21/10
Hibernian enter this League Cup tie on the back of three unbeaten matches, highlighted by a 2-1 victory away at Rangers and European progress past Shkendija. David Gray’s side carry Premiership pedigree into Easter Road, having collected seven points from their last three fixtures. However, Hibs have struggled for defensive stability this season, keeping just one clean sheet across six competitive matches and conceding seven goals in total.
Partick Thistle arrive boasting an exceptional offensive return of 16 goals in six games, netting in every appearance so far. Although Partick play in the Championship, their attacking volume compares favourably to their top-flight hosts. Mark Wilson’s team have generated 98 shots and 53 corners across six outings, outstripping Hibernian’s totals of 76 shots and 32 corners over the same number of matches. Furthermore, while Hibs lead the overall attacking tally by 657 to 432, Partick run remarkably close in dangerous attacks, trailing 384 to 376. This efficiency in converting lower overall possession into substantial high-end pressure indicates Partick can penetrate a Hibernian backline currently lacking Rocky Bushiri and coping with defensive absences.
Partick come into this tie with four clean sheets from six matches, including consecutive shutouts against Greenock Morton and Livingston. Yet stepping up to face a top-flight side away from home presents a stiffer defensive test, particularly with Hibs scoring nine goals across three home outings this season. The combination of Hibernian’s individual quality at Easter Road and Partick’s proven goalscoring form supports a home win where both teams find the net.
🎯 Tactical Indicators
- Partick Thistle have scored 16 goals across six competitive matches, averaging 16.33 shots per game compared to Hibernian's 12.67.
- Hibernian have managed just one clean sheet in six fixtures this season, conceding seven goals in that span.
- Partick matches exhibit heavy dangerous attack output (376 to Hibernian's 384), trailing by only eight despite generating fewer total attacks.
Risk Factor: Hibernian keeping a rare clean sheet or failing to win after regulation time directly defeats this combined selection.
Key Tactical Mismatch
Recorded 98 shots and 53 corners across six matches, generating 376 dangerous attacks.
Kept only one clean sheet in six outings, conceding seven goals while missing Rocky Bushiri.
📊 Pick 2: Hibernian vs Partick Thistle 3-1 @ 9/1
Justifying a three-goal output for Hibernian relies on their domestic home form and sustained territorial dominance. Hibs have produced nine goals in six competitive fixtures this season, with their three home games at Easter Road generating nine total goals and yielding two victories. Furthermore, David Gray’s side have recorded 657 total attacks and 384 dangerous attacks across their initial six fixtures. Facing lower-tier opposition on home turf gives Hibs the platform to capitalize on that high volume of attacking entries and notch three goals.
Partick Thistle’s capability to score exactly once is firmly backed by their consistent scoring run across all six matches this term. The Jags have accumulated 16 goals from 98 total shots, averaging 16.33 attempts per game. In addition, Hibernian’s defensive record reveals vulnerability, as they have managed only one clean sheet in six outings while conceding seven goals overall. Missing defender Rocky Bushiri through an Achilles injury further diminishes Hibs’ likelihood of keeping a clean sheet, making a solitary away goal highly plausible.
However, Partick are unlikely to score twice or more against top-flight opposition away from home. Their four-goal and six-goal outbursts came against Brechin City and Forfar Athletic, whereas Hibernian recently proved their defensive resilience by holding Shkendija goalless in Europe and restricting Rangers to one goal at Ibrox. A 3-1 scoreline aligns with both teams’ underlying numbers, though correct score bets remain inherently sensitive to late goals or early defensive lapses.
Risk Factor: An early clean sheet by Hibernian or an additional late goal for either team will defeat this exact 3-1 correct scoreline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Hibernian to win and Both Teams to Score" mean?
This combined market requires Hibernian to win the match in normal time and Partick Thistle to score at least one goal. Scorelines like 2-1, 3-1, or 4-1 are required for payout. If Hibernian win 1-0 or 2-0 without conceding, or if the match finishes in a draw or Partick victory, the bet loses.
How does the Correct Score market settle in cup matches?
Correct score bets settle strictly on the scoreline at the end of regulation time (90 minutes plus added stoppage time). Goals scored during extra time or penalty shootouts do not count. A 3-1 prediction requires the scoreboard to read 3-1 to Hibernian at the 90-minute whistle.
Why is Both Teams to Score supported for Hibernian vs Partick Thistle?
Partick Thistle have scored in all six of their competitive games this season, amassing 16 goals in total. Meanwhile, Hibernian have kept only one clean sheet in six matches, making a goal for both teams well-supported by recent form.
What happens if this League Cup tie goes to extra time?
Standard match markets, including Match Result, BTTS, and Correct Score, settle on the 90-minute scoreline. If the match is tied after regulation, options like "To Qualify" cover extra time and penalties, but 90-minute bets settle as a draw.
How do Partick Thistle's stats compare to Hibernian's top-flight numbers?
Partick Thistle average 16.33 shots per match compared to Hibernian's 12.67, and have registered 53 corners to Hibs' 32 across six fixtures. Although Partick play in a lower division, their dangerous attacks (376) are nearly identical to Hibernian's (384).
What is the main risk when backing a combined Win and BTTS market?
The primary risk is that one of the two mandatory conditions fails. If Hibernian win the match but keep a clean sheet (e.g., 2-0), the bet fails despite predicting the correct winner. Similarly, if both teams score but the game ends in a draw, the bet loses.
How does Over 2.5 Goals differ from a 3-1 Correct Score bet?
Over 2.5 Goals wins as long as three or more total goals are scored by either side, covering scorelines like 2-1, 3-0, 2-2, and 3-1. Correct Score (3-1) offers higher odds because it specifies the exact score distribution and match winner.
What key team news affects Hibernian's backline?
Hibernian defender Rocky Bushiri remains sidelined with an Achilles injury, while winger Nicky Cadden is dealing with a calf problem. These defensive absences contribute to Hibs' recent sequence of conceding seven goals across six matches.
