FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 21 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Motherwell v Hibernian fixture

Hibernian face a trip to Motherwell at Fir Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 127 games played, The Hibees have recorded 41 wins, and Motherwell have come away with 56 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2008, the The 'Well carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 30 AugHibernian0 - 1MotherwellSPL
2007/2008Thu 22 MayHibernian0 - 2MotherwellSPL
2007/2008Sat 29 MarMotherwell1 - 0HibernianSPL
2007/2008Wed 12 MarHibernian1 - 0MotherwellSPL
2007/2008Sat 20 OctMotherwell2 - 1HibernianSPL
2007/2008Wed 26 SepHibernian2 - 4MotherwellSLGC
2006/2007Sat 27 JanHibernian2 - 0MotherwellSPL

Recent respective form guides

Motherwell have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

Hibernian have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The Hibees's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Motherwell see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 17 points from their 14 games played so far, Hibernian see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 16 points from their 14 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Motherwell6213457
Hibernian60336113

FootyMad's prediction ...

Hibernian have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Motherwell may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Motherwell Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Hibernian Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 6 most recent games.