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Last updated : 13 January 2006 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 124 games played, Dons have recorded 40 wins, and Hibernian have come away with 52 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2005, with Aberdeen inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the The Hibees 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:
2005/2006Sat 22 OctAberdeen0 - 1HibernianSPL
2004/2005Sat 14 MayHibernian1 - 2AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sat 12 MarAberdeen3 - 0HibernianSPL
2004/2005Sat 11 DecHibernian2 - 1AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sat 25 SepAberdeen0 - 1HibernianSPL
2003/2004Sat 08 MayAberdeen0 - 1HibernianSPL
2003/2004Sat 28 FebHibernian0 - 1AberdeenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. In this time, The Hibees have rattled up an impressive 18 goals, and conceded 7.

Aberdeen have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Dons's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Hibernian are in 3rd, having taken 38 points from 21 games. Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 24 points from their 21 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian62131297
Aberdeen6132586

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:
HibernianWon 3 successive home games.
9 games since last home draw.
AberdeenNo sequences of note