FM Preview: Hibernian v Motherwell 15 Dec 2012

Last updated : 14 December 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Hibernian v Motherwell fixture

Hibernian prepare to entertain Motherwell at Easter Road on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Hibees are clearly on top, having won 68 and lost only 31 of the 135 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road was less than a year ago, in April 2012, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Fri 26 Oct Motherwell 0 - 4 Hibernian Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Sun 08 Apr Hibernian 1-1 Motherwell Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Wed 22 Feb Motherwell 4 - 3 Hibernian Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Sat 15 Oct Hibernian 0 - 1 Motherwell Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Tue 20 Sep Motherwell 2 - 2 Hibernian Scottish League Cup
2010/2011 Sat 22 Jan Motherwell 2 - 0 Hibernian Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 13 Nov Hibernian 2 - 1 Motherwell Scottish Premier

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Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Hibees in those games, with 5 conceded.

The 'Well have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the 'Well, and 10 goals against.

Hibernian's total of 27 points from their 17 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

Motherwell's total of 27 points from their 17 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Hibernian 6 3 0 3 5 8 9
Motherwell 6 3 3 0 12 6 12

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Hibernian are starting to turn Easter Road into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Hibernian 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 11 .
Motherwell Undefeated in last 4 away games.
7 games since last defeat.

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