Whatever happens against Hibs, we'll be no worse off than we were before the weekend (apart from the goal difference worsening if we lose). However, we have to go for the win. The longer this run without a victory goes on, the more worrying things get. We cannot continually rely on teams dropping points in the way they did yesterday. A win against Hibs would be a timely boost and could damage the mental status of our relegation rivals.
The good news is that we welcome Hugh Murray back from suspension for this one. The midfielder's absence has been notable in the last few games and he simply has to start in place of Gary Mason, who is looking nothing like the player he was during his first season with the club. Admittedly, the rest of the midfield (with the obvious exception of Andy Dorman) is hardly outstanding, but Murray's return is more than welcome.
His addition to the starting line-up is likely to be the only change Saints boss Gus MacPherson makes. The strikeforce should stay the same - Jim Hamilton is the only other fit option and it is not the way to play against a Hibs side - while our lack of options in midfield mean it's likely to feature Murray, Dorman, Steven Thomson and Stephen McGinn. The back four will also stay the same, although I'd replace John Potter with Will Haining and put David Barron in Mo Camara's place - but that isn't likely to happen. On the injury front, Chris Smith, Franco Miranda, Tom Brighton and Stephen O'Donnell are all out. Steven Robb is back in training but this game is too early for him, while Dennis Wyness is still a doubt.
Whoever does start in our defence is likely to have their work cut out tomorrow night. Hibs manager Mixu Paatelainen seems to like his teams to attack from the off, as was witnessed by their early two goals against Dundee United last week. He'll almost certainly start with Derek Riordan, Colin Nish and Steven Fletcher, so we can't afford a single slip from the defensive line.
Former Saint David van Zanten is likely to start in a Hibee's defence that can vary between very good and very bad, although recent form suggests it will be the former. Grzegorz Szamotulski has solved their goalkeeping problems and is part of the reason why we've yet to find the back of the net against the men in green and white so far this season. Rob Jones can deal with most high balls, while Chris Hogg has been a regular alongside him.
No predictions this week - we simply have to win.