FootyMAD's Aberdeen match preview

Last updated : 24 August 2007 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 128 games played, The Hibees have recorded 53 wins, and Aberdeen have come away with 41 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in January 2007, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-1 thriller, in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 21 AprAberdeen2 - 2HibernianSPL
2006/2007Thu 18 JanHibernian4-1AberdeenSFAC
2006/2007Wed 10 JanAberdeen2 - 2HibernianSFAC
2006/2007Tue 02 JanHibernian0 - 0AberdeenSPL
2006/2007Mon 30 OctAberdeen2 - 1HibernianSPL
2006/2007Sat 29 JulHibernian1 - 1AberdeenSPL
2005/2006Sat 29 AprAberdeen4 - 0HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the The Hibees in those games, with 8 conceded.

Aberdeen have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Dons's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Hibernian find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 7 points they have accumulated from 3 games. Aberdeen are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 3 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian63127610
Aberdeen6123685

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that The Hibees's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Aberdeen. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian 4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Aberdeen Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.