FootyMAD's Hibs match preview

Last updated : 02 January 2007 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 Tuesday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 126 games played, Dons have recorded 41 wins, and Hibernian have come away with 52 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the Dons took the spoils in a 2-1 victory courtesy of a last-minute Scott Severin goal 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:
2006/2007Mon 30 OctAberdeen2 - 1HibernianSPL
2006/2007Sat 29 JulHibernian1 - 1AberdeenSPL
2005/2006Sat 29 AprAberdeen4 - 0HibernianSPL
2005/2006Sat 08 AprAberdeen1 - 0HibernianSPL
2005/2006Sat 14 JanHibernian1 - 2AberdeenSPL
2005/2006Sat 22 OctAberdeen0 - 1HibernianSPL
2004/2005Sat 14 MayHibernian1 - 2AberdeenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the The Hibees, with 4 goals against.

Aberdeen have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Hibernian's 32 points from 22 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position. Aberdeen sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 37 points from their 22 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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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.
4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Aberdeen5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.