FootyMAD's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 21 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aberdeen v Hibernian fixture

Aberdeen prepare to entertain Hibernian at Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Dons are clearly on top, winning 50.82% 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 March 2005, with Aberdeen running out comfortable 3-0 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:
2004/2005Sat 14 MayHibernian1 - 2AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sat 12 MarAberdeen3-0HibernianSPL
2004/2005Sat 11 DecHibernian2 - 1AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sat 25 SepAberdeen0 - 1HibernianSPL
2003/2004Sat 08 MayAberdeen0 - 1HibernianSPL
2003/2004Sat 28 FebHibernian0 - 1AberdeenSPL
2003/2004Sun 07 DecAberdeen3 - 1HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Dons in those games, with 6 conceded.

The The Hibees have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 13 points from their 10 games played so far. Hibernian are in 3rd, having taken 19 points from 10 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen6231759
Hibernian630311129

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
AberdeenDrawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Hibernian7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.