FM Preview: Aberdeen v Heart of Midlothian 26 Feb 2011

History of the Aberdeen v Heart of Midlothian fixture

Aberdeen prepare to entertain Heart of Midlothian at Pittodrie Stadium at lunchtime on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 133 games played, the Dons have recorded 62 wins, and Hearts have come away with 43 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was earlier this season, with Hearts inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the The Dons in a Scottish Premier match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Dons in those games, with five conceded.

Hearts's away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The LSC have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with eight goals for and seven against.

Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 29 points from their 26 games played so far, Hearts' total of 54 points from their 26 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Dons go into their game against Hearts in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win