FootyMAD's Heart Of Midlothian match preview

Last updated : 21 November 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aberdeen v Heart Of Midlothian fixture

Aberdeen prepare to entertain Heart Of Midlothian at Pittodrie Stadium on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 122 games played, Dons have recorded 59 wins, and Hearts have come away with 39 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was less than a year ago, in May 2005, with Aberdeen running out comfortable 2-0 winners 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 20 AugHearts2 - 0AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sun 22 MayAberdeen2-0HeartsSPL
2004/2005Sat 29 JanHearts1 - 0AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sun 07 NovAberdeen0 - 1HeartsSPL
2004/2005Sat 14 AugHearts0 - 0AberdeenSPL
2003/2004Wed 11 FebHearts1 - 0AberdeenSPL
2003/2004Sun 09 NovAberdeen0 - 1HeartsSPL

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The Dons have scored 10 and conceded 3 during this period.

Hearts have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Jambo's's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 17 points from their 14 games played so far, Hearts are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 35 points from 14 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen6123575
Hearts63219511

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dons go into their game against Hearts in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
AberdeenNot won in the 3 most recent games.
HeartsNot won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.