FootyMAD's Aberdeen match preview

Last updated : 24 September 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Aberdeen v Hibernian fixture

Hibernian face a trip to Aberdeen at Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Hibees will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2004, with Hibernian inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Dons 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:
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
2002/2003Sun 29 DecHibernian2 - 0AberdeenSPL
2002/2003Sun 27 OctAberdeen0 - 1HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.

Hibernian have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. While the Hibees have hit 7 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Aberdeen are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 12 points from 6 games. Hibernian see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 8 points from their 6 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen64208114
Hibernian6321151211

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow home win for the Dons. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Aberdeen Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 7 matches.
Hibernian 7 games since last away draw.
5 games since last defeat.