FM Preview: Aberdeen v Hibernian 23 Oct 2010

History of the Aberdeen v Hibernian fixture

Aberdeen prepare to entertain Hibernian at Pittodrie Stadium at lunchtime on Saturday, looking to continue an impressive record. The Dons are clearly on top, winning 51.13% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was less than a year ago, in December 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

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

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen's home form is poor, winning just two of the last six, and losing the other four. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to nine.

The away form of Hibernian is pretty dire, chalking up just one victory, with five defeats, from the last six. While the Hibees have hit five goals, 13 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 seven points from their eight games played so far, Hibernian see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of eight points from their eight games played so far,

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

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Aberdeen at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the Dons will at least gain a draw. Score draw