FootyMAD Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 29 August 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Hibernian v Aberdeen fixture

Aberdeen face a trip to Hibernian at Easter Road Stadium on Saturday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Dons have won 38 of the 121 games compared to the host's 51 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2003, with Hibernian running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners 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:
2002/2003Sat 03 MayHibernian3 - 1AberdeenSPL
2002/2003Sun 29 DecHibernian2 - 0AberdeenSPL
2002/2003Sun 27 OctAberdeen0 - 1HibernianSPL
2002/2003Sat 03 AugHibernian1 - 2AberdeenSPL
2001/2002Wed 23 JanHibernian3 - 4AberdeenSPL
2001/2002Sat 17 NovAberdeen2 - 0HibernianSPL
2001/2002Sat 11 AugHibernian2 - 0AberdeenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Hibees in those games, with 7 conceded.

The Dons have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. The Dons's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.

Hibernian's 6 points from 3 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position. Aberdeen are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 0 points from 3 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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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:
Hibernian 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
Aberdeen 10 games since last away draw.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.