FootyMAD's Heart Of Midlothian match preview

Last updated : 10 February 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Heart Of Midlothian v Aberdeen fixture

Aberdeen face a trip to Heart Of Midlothian at Tynecastle Stadium on Wednesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 118 games played, Dons have recorded 24 wins, and Hearts have come away with 57 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Hearts 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:
2003/2004Sun 09 NovAberdeen0 - 1HeartsSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Heart Of Midlothian have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.

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 13 goals for the Dons, and 10 goals against.

Hearts are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 36 points from 21 games. Aberdeen are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 19 points from 21 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hearts63126510
Aberdeen631211910

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Hearts 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:
Hearts 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Aberdeen 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.