FootyMAD's Heart of Midlothian match preview

Last updated : 05 May 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Heart of Midlothian v Aberdeen fixture

Aberdeen face a trip to Heart of Midlothian at Tynecastle Stadium on Sunday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 125 games played, Dons have recorded 26 wins, and Hearts have come away with 61 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Aberdeen inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Jambo's 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:
2006/2007Sat 10 MarAberdeen1 - 0HeartsSPL
2006/2007Sat 16 DecHearts0 - 1AberdeenSPL
2006/2007Sun 24 SepAberdeen1 - 3HeartsSPL
2005/2006Wed 03 MayHearts1 - 0AberdeenSPL
2005/2006Sat 11 FebHearts1 - 2AberdeenSPL
2005/2006Sat 04 FebHearts3 - 0AberdeenSFAC
2005/2006Sun 20 NovAberdeen1 - 1HeartsSPL

Recent respective form guides

Heart of Midlothian have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

The Dons have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Hearts find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 57 points they have accumulated from 35 games. Aberdeen find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 61 points they have accumulated from 35 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hearts6303689
Aberdeen6312111010

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dons's decent recent efforts out on the road should see them narrowly take the spoils from the match with Hearts, believes the FootyMad team. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hearts Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Aberdeen 7 games since last away draw.