FootyMAD's Aberdeen match preview

Last updated : 13 January 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hibernian v Aberdeen fixture

Hibernian prepare to entertain Aberdeen at Easter Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 124 games played, The Hibees have recorded 52 wins, and Aberdeen have come away with 40 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in May 2005, with Aberdeen inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the The Hibees 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:
2005/2006Sat 22 OctAberdeen0 - 1HibernianSPL
2004/2005Sat 14 MayHibernian1-2AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sat 12 MarAberdeen3 - 0HibernianSPL
2004/2005Sat 11 DecHibernian2 - 1AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sat 25 SepAberdeen0 - 1HibernianSPL
2003/2004Sat 08 MayAberdeen0 - 1HibernianSPL
2003/2004Sat 28 FebHibernian0 - 1AberdeenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. In this time, The Hibees have rattled up an impressive 18 goals, and conceded 7.

Aberdeen have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Dons's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Hibernian are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 38 points from 21 games. Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 24 points from their 21 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian62131297
Aberdeen6132586

FootyMad's prediction ...

Hibernian may be coming up against a decent side in Aberdeen, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the The Hibees. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Won 3 successive home games.
9 games since last home draw.
Aberdeen No sequences of note