FootyMAD's Hearts match preview

Last updated : 25 January 2008 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 Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 126 games played, Dons have recorded 60 wins, and Hearts have come away with 40 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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:
2007/2008Sun 11 NovHearts4 - 1AberdeenSPL
2007/2008Sun 12 AugAberdeen1 - 1HeartsSPL
2006/2007Sun 06 MayHearts1 - 1AberdeenSPL
2006/2007Sat 10 MarAberdeen1 - 0HeartsSPL
2006/2007Sat 16 DecHearts0 - 1AberdeenSPL
2006/2007Sun 24 SepAberdeen1 - 3HeartsSPL
2005/2006Wed 3 MayHearts1 - 0AberdeenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen 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 Dons, with 4 goals against.

In complete contrast to Aberdeen, Hearts are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Jambo's have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Aberdeen's 33 points from 23 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position. Hearts are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 24 points from 23 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen63217611
Hearts61236105

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Aberdeen fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Dons. Home win

Sequence statistics:
AberdeenUnbeaten in the last 13 home games.
HeartsLost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.