FootyMAD's Aberdeen match preview

Last updated : 27 February 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Hibernian v Aberdeen fixture

Hibernian prepare to entertain Aberdeen at Easter Road Stadium on Saturday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 122 games played, Hibees have recorded 51 wins, and Aberdeen have come away with 38 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road Stadium was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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:
2003/2004Sun 07 DecAberdeen3 - 1HibernianSPL
2003/2004Sat 30 AugHibernian1-1AberdeenSPL
2002/2003Sat 03 MayHibernian3 - 1AberdeenSPL
2002/2003Sun 29 DecHibernian2 - 0AberdeenSPL
2002/2003Sun 27 OctAberdeen0 - 1HibernianSPL
2002/2003Sat 03 AugHibernian1 - 2AberdeenSPL
2001/2002Wed 23 JanHibernian3 - 4AberdeenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The Hibees's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Aberdeen's away form is none too clever either, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Hibernian see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 28 points from their 25 games played so far, Aberdeen are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 23 points from 25 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian6141567
Aberdeen6213667

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Hibernian at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the Hibees will at least gain a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Aberdeen Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.