FM Preview: Hibernian v Aberdeen 14 May 2011

Last updated : 13 May 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hibernian v Aberdeen fixture

Aberdeen face a trip to Hibernian at Easter Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 135 games played, The Dons have recorded 42 wins, and Hibernian have come away with 55 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Aberdeen inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the The Hibees in a Scottish Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 09 AprAberdeen0 - 1HibernianSPL
2010/2011Sun 26 DecHibernian1 - 2AberdeenSPL
2010/2011Sat 23 OctAberdeen4 - 2HibernianSPL
2009/2010Wed 10 FebHibernian2 - 2AberdeenSPL
2009/2010Sat 19 DecAberdeen0 - 2HibernianSPL
2009/2010Sat 31 OctHibernian2 - 0AberdeenSPL
2008/2009Sun 24 MayAberdeen2 - 1HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

The away form of Aberdeen is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the The Dons have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hibernian see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 37 points from their 37 games played so far, Aberdeen are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 35 points from 37 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian6114484
Aberdeen6114294

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The Hibees, as the The Dons have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Aberdeen Not won in previous 6 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.