FootyMAD's Heart of Midlothian match preview

Last updated : 11 August 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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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. Of the 125 games played, Dons have recorded 60 wins, and Hearts have come away with 40 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2007, the Dons carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sun 06 MayHearts1 - 1AberdeenSPL
2006/2007Sat 10 MarAberdeen1-0HeartsSPL
2006/2007Sat 16 DecHearts0 - 1AberdeenSPL
2006/2007Sun 24 SepAberdeen1 - 3HeartsSPL
2005/2006Wed 03 MayHearts1 - 0AberdeenSPL
2005/2006Sat 11 FebHearts1 - 2AberdeenSPL
2005/2006Sat 04 FebHearts3 - 0AberdeenSFAC

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Dons in those games, with 8 conceded.

Hearts have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Jambo's's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.

Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 0 points from their 1 games played so far, Hearts see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 0 points from their 1 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen6222968
Hearts6213767

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the Dons. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Aberdeen Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Hearts 8 games since last away draw.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.