FootyMAD's Easter Road preview

Last updated : 09 February 2010 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 Wednesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 133 games played, the Dons have recorded 41 wins, and Hibernian have come away with 55 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Hibernian running out comfortable 2 - 0 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:
2009/2010 Sat 19 Dec Aberdeen 0 - 2 Hibernian SPL
2009/2010 Sat 31 Oct Hibernian 2 - 0 Aberdeen SPL
2008/2009 Sun 24 May Aberdeen 2 - 1 Hibernian SPL
2008/2009 Sat 21 Mar Hibernian 0 - 0 Aberdeen SPL
2008/2009 Sat 15 Nov Hibernian 2 - 2 Aberdeen SPL
2008/2009 Sat 04 Oct Aberdeen 1 - 2 Hibernian SPL
2007/2008 Sat 26 Apr Aberdeen 2 - 1 Hibernian SPL


Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 17 goals for the Hibees, with 8 goals against.

Aberdeen have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous six goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Hibernian's total of 42 points from their 22 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier. Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 27 points from their 22 games played so far,

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

Current form guides: P W D L F A P
Hibernian 6 5 0 1 17 5 15
Aberdeen 6 2 1 3 5 6 7


FootyMad's prediction ...

Aberdeen have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Hibernian may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Aberdeen No win in the 3 most recent games.