FM Preview: Hibernian v Aberdeen 24 Nov 2012

Last updated : 23 November 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Hibernian v Aberdeen fixture

Aberdeen face a trip to Hibernian at Easter Road on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 153 games played, Dons have recorded 49 wins, and Hibernian have come away with 59 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road was less than a year ago, in February 2012, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

SeasonDateTeamResultTeamComp
2012/2013 Sat 29 Sep Aberdeen 2 - 1 Hibernian Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Wed 02 May Aberdeen 1 - 2 Hibernian Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Sat 14 Apr Aberdeen 1 - 2 Hibernian Scottish F.A. Cup
2011/2012 Sat 11 Feb Hibernian 0 - 0 Aberdeen Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Sat 17 Dec Aberdeen 1 - 0 Hibernian Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Sun 11 Sep Hibernian 0 - 0 Aberdeen Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 14 May Hibernian 1 - 3 Aberdeen Scottish Premier

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

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Hibees, with 5 goals against.

The Dons have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Dons, and 8 goals against.

Hibernian's total of 24 points from their 14 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

Aberdeen's total of 21 points from their 14 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

Current overall team form

TeamPWDLFAP
Hibernian 6 4 0 2 14 8 12
Aberdeen 6 2 2 2 10 8 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Hibernian is likely to be a very close encounter, but one that the Madmen sees going the way of the home team. Home win

Sequence statistics

TeamSequences
Hibernian Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Aberdeen Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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