FootyMAD's Hibs match preview

Last updated : 18 December 2009 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 51.52% 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 May 2009, 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:
2009/2010 Sat 31 Oct Hibernian 2 - 0 Aberdeen SPL
2008/2009 Sun 24 May Aberdeen 2 - 1 Hibernian SPL
2008/2009 Sat 21 Mar Hibernian 0 - 0 Aberdeen SPL
2008/2009 Sat 15 Nov Hibernian 2 - 2 Aberdeen SPL
2008/2009 Sat 04 Oct Aberdeen 1 - 2 Hibernian SPL
2007/2008 Sat 26 Apr Aberdeen 2 - 1 Hibernian SPL
2007/2008 Sun 17 Feb Hibernian 3 - 1 Aberdeen SPL


Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen have only performed averagely at home, winning three and losing two of their last six. A generous six goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Hibernian have an average recent record on the road, losing only one of the last six, but drawing four of them. A generous six goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Aberdeen's 18 points from 15 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position. Hibernian's total of 29 points from their 15 games sees them sitting in the European places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

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

Current form guides: P W D L F A P
Aberdeen 6 2 1 3 5 9 7
Hibernian 6 3 3 0 8 2 12


FootyMad's prediction ...

Aberdeen are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Aberdeen 5 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Hibernian Previous 4 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
11 games since last defeat.