FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 19 February 2010 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 129 games played, The Hibees have recorded 43 wins, and Motherwell have come away with 56 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 3 winners 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:
2009/2010Sat 05 DecHibernian2 - 0MotherwellSPL
2009/2010Sat 26 SepMotherwell1 - 3HibernianSPL
2008/2009Sat 31 JanHibernian1 - 1MotherwellSPL
2008/2009Sat 22 NovMotherwell1 - 4HibernianSPL
2008/2009Sat 30 AugHibernian0 - 1MotherwellSPL
2007/2008Thu 22 MayHibernian0 - 2MotherwellSPL
2007/2008Sat 29 MarMotherwell1 - 0HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Motherwell are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

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 7.

Motherwell lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 35 points from their 25 games so far. Hibernian's total of 43 points from their 24 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Motherwell63307112
Hibernian641116913

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Hibernian only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Fir Park will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Motherwell Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Hibernian 5 games since last away draw.
No win in the 2 most recent games.