FM Preview: Aberdeen v Heart of Midlothian 30 Mar 2013

Last updated : 29 March 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Aberdeen v Heart of Midlothian fixture

Aberdeen prepare to entertain Heart of Midlothian at Pittodrie on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 129 games played, Dons have recorded 58 wins, and Heart of Midlothian have come away with 42 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 08 Dec Hearts 2 - 0 Aberdeen Scottish Premier
2012/2013 Sun 26 Aug Aberdeen 0-0 Hearts Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Sat 31 Mar Hearts 3 - 0 Aberdeen Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Wed 28 Dec Aberdeen 0 - 0 Hearts Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Sat 13 Aug Hearts 3 - 0 Aberdeen Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 26 Feb Aberdeen 0 - 0 Hearts Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 11 Dec Hearts 5 - 0 Aberdeen Scottish Premier

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen have lost only 1 of the last six at home, but 4 of these games have been drawn. These low-scoring games have seen just 3 goals scored and conceded.

The away form of Heart of Midlothian is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Jambo's have hit 4 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 38 points from their 31 games played so far,

Heart of Midlothian are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 34 points from 31 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Aberdeen 6 1 3 2 5 6 6
Heart of Midlothian 6 2 1 3 8 9 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Aberdeen are not exactly setting the world alight at Pittodrie at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Heart of Midlothian in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Aberdeen Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Heart of Midlothian Not won in previous 14 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.

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