FootyMAD's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 20 March 2009 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 Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 131 games played, Dons have recorded 41 wins, and Hibernian have come away with 54 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw 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:
2008/2009Sat 15 NovHibernian2 - 2AberdeenSPL
2008/2009Sat 04 OctAberdeen1 - 2HibernianSPL
2007/2008Sat 26 AprAberdeen2 - 1HibernianSPL
2007/2008Sun 17 FebHibernian3 - 1AberdeenSPL
2007/2008Sun 02 DecAberdeen3 - 1HibernianSPL
2007/2008Sat 25 AugHibernian3 - 3AberdeenSPL
2006/2007Sat 21 AprAberdeen2 - 2HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The The Hibees's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Aberdeen have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Hibernian's 39 points from 29 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position. Aberdeen find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 43 points they have accumulated from 29 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian6231449
Aberdeen6150548

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Aberdeen only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Easter Road Stadium will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Aberdeen Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
8 games since last defeat.