FM Preview: Hamilton Academical v Hibernian 01 Mar 2011

Last updated : 28 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hamilton Academical v Hibernian fixture

Hibernian face a trip to Hamilton Academical at New Douglas Park on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 46 games played, The Hibees have recorded 16 wins, and Hamilton Ac. have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2010, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4 - 1 thriller, in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 18 SepHibernian1 - 1Hamilton Ac.SPL
2009/2010Sat 10 AprHamilton Ac.4 - 1HibernianSPL
2009/2010Sat 23 JanHibernian5 - 1Hamilton Ac.SPL
2009/2010Sun 13 SepHamilton Ac.2 - 0HibernianSPL
2008/2009Wed 04 MarHamilton Ac.0 - 1HibernianSPL
2008/2009Sat 13 DecHibernian2 - 0Hamilton Ac.SPL
2008/2009Sat 20 SepHamilton Ac.0 - 1HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hamilton Academical have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The Accies's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The away form of Hibernian is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. The Hibees have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Hamilton Ac. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 26 games have yielded only 15 points. Hibernian are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 28 points from 27 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hamilton Ac.60152101
Hibernian64027612

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the The Hibees out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Hamilton Ac.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hamilton Ac. Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Not won in the 10 most recent games.
Hibernian 18 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.