FootyMAD's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 03 October 2008 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 51.54% 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 April 2008, the Dons carving out a narrow 2-1 victory 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:
2007/2008Sat 26 AprAberdeen2 - 1HibernianSPL
2007/2008Sun 17 FebHibernian3 - 1AberdeenSPL
2007/2008Sun 02 DecAberdeen3 - 1HibernianSPL
2007/2008Sat 25 AugHibernian3 - 3AberdeenSPL
2006/2007Sat 21 AprAberdeen2 - 2HibernianSPL
2006/2007Thu 18 JanHibernian4 - 1AberdeenSFAC
2006/2007Wed 10 JanAberdeen2 - 2HibernianSFAC

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Dons have scored six goals in these games, but conceded an alarming seven.

Hibernian have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just one and draw two of the last six. While the The Hibees have hit four goals, seven have hit the back of the wrong net.

Aberdeen are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with seven points from seven matches. Hibernian's 10 points from seven games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen62047106
Hibernian62137107

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Aberdeen's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Hibernian. Away win

Sequence statistics:
AberdeenBeen beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
HibernianLast drawn game 6 outings ago.