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Last updated : 30 October 2009 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 132 games played, The Hibees have recorded 54 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 March 2009, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2008/2009Sun 24 MayAberdeen2 - 1HibernianSPL
2008/2009Sat 21 MarHibernian0-0AberdeenSPL
2008/2009Sat 15 NovHibernian2 - 2AberdeenSPL
2008/2009Sat 04 OctAberdeen1 - 2HibernianSPL
2007/2008Sat 26 AprAberdeen2 - 1HibernianSPL
2007/2008Sun 17 FebHibernian3 - 1AberdeenSPL
2007/2008Sun 02 DecAberdeen3 - 1HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the The Hibees in those games, with 5 conceded.

Aberdeen have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The The Dons's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Hibernian's total of 17 points from their 9 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier. Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 11 points from their 9 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian632110611
Aberdeen6132576

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 Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Aberdeen Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.