FootyMAD's Aberdeen match preview

Last updated : 11 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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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, The Hibees have recorded 51 wins, and Aberdeen have come away with 39 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2004, with Aberdeen inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the The Hibees 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:
2004/2005Sat 25 SepAberdeen0 - 1HibernianSPL
2003/2004Sat 08 MayAberdeen0 - 1HibernianSPL
2003/2004Sat 28 FebHibernian0-1AberdeenSPL
2003/2004Sun 07 DecAberdeen3 - 1HibernianSPL
2003/2004Sat 30 AugHibernian1 - 1AberdeenSPL
2002/2003Sat 03 MayHibernian3 - 1AberdeenSPL
2002/2003Sun 29 DecHibernian2 - 0AberdeenSPL

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 9 goals have been scored by the The Hibees in those games, with 5 conceded.

Aberdeen's away form is equally impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The Dons's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 9 against.

Hibernian find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 27 points they have accumulated from 17 games. Aberdeen are sitting in 3rd, having taken 34 points from 17 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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FootyMad's prediction ...

Hibernian are performing very well at home, but your FootyMad panel reckons that the overall quality of Aberdeen will prove too much for the homesters. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 10 .
Aberdeen6 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.