FM Preview: Hamilton Academical v Hibernian 22 Dec 2010

Last updated : 21 December 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hamilton Academical v Hibernian fixture

Hibernian face a trip to Hamilton Academical at New Douglas Park on Wednesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 46 games played, The Hibees have recorded 16 wins, and Hamilton Ac. have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2010, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4 - 1 thriller, in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 18 SepHibernian1 - 1Hamilton Ac.SPL
2009/2010Sat 10 AprHamilton Ac.4 - 1HibernianSPL
2009/2010Sat 23 JanHibernian5 - 1Hamilton Ac.SPL
2009/2010Sun 13 SepHamilton Ac.2 - 0HibernianSPL
2008/2009Wed 04 MarHamilton Ac.0 - 1HibernianSPL
2008/2009Sat 13 DecHibernian2 - 0Hamilton Ac.SPL
2008/2009Sat 20 SepHamilton Ac.0 - 1HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hamilton Academical's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. While Accies have scored 5, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Hibernian is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the The Hibees have hit 8 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hamilton Ac. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 10 points from 15 matches. Hibernian see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 15 points from their 16 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hamilton Ac.6114294
Hibernian6213897

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the The Hibees out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Hamilton Ac.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hamilton Ac. Failed to win in previous 8 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Hibernian Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.