Stand-Free's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 11 March 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 50.41% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was earlier this season, with Hibernian inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Dons in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
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
2003/2004Sat 30 AugHibernian1 - 1AberdeenSPL
2002/2003Sat 03 MayHibernian3 - 1AberdeenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

Hibernian have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The The Hibees's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Aberdeen find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 45 points they have accumulated from 28 games. Hibernian are currently occupying the third slot, having taken 47 points from 28 games. This could all change in this exciting fixture.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen64029812
Hibernian62138107

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Dons's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Hibernian and grab the all-important UEFA Cup place again. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Aberdeen5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 10 .
HibernianNot won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.