FootyMAD's Heart Of Midlothian match preview

Last updated : 08 November 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Aberdeen v Heart Of Midlothian fixture

Aberdeen prepare to entertain Heart Of Midlothian at Pittodrie Stadium on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Dons have the slight edge, having won 59 of the 120 games compared to Hearts's 37 wins.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was less than a year ago, in January 2003, with Hearts inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Dons 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:
2003/2004Sat 09 AugHearts2 - 0AberdeenSPL
2002/2003Tue 28 JanAberdeen0-1HeartsSPL
2002/2003Tue 12 NovAberdeen0 - 1HeartsSLC
2002/2003Sat 09 NovHearts0 - 0AberdeenSPL
2002/2003Sun 18 AugAberdeen1 - 1HeartsSPL
2001/2002Sat 13 AprAberdeen2 - 3HeartsSPL
2001/2002Sat 12 JanHearts3 - 1AberdeenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.

Hearts have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Jambo's's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Aberdeen are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 7 points from 11 matches. Hearts are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 20 points from 11 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen62048126
Hearts6321111011

FootyMad's prediction ...

Aberdeen are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Aberdeen 12 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Hearts Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.