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Last updated : 21 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aberdeen v Hibernian fixture

Hibernian face a trip to Aberdeen at Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The The Hibees will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2005, with Aberdeen running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 14 MayHibernian1 - 2AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sat 12 MarAberdeen3 - 0HibernianSPL
2004/2005Sat 11 DecHibernian2 - 1AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sat 25 SepAberdeen0 - 1HibernianSPL
2003/2004Sat 08 MayAberdeen0 - 1HibernianSPL
2003/2004Sat 28 FebHibernian0 - 1AberdeenSPL
2003/2004Sun 07 DecAberdeen3 - 1HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Dons in those games, with 6 conceded.

The The Hibees have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 13 points from their 10 games played so far, Hibernian are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 19 points from 10 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen6231759
Hibernian630311129

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Hibees's decent recent efforts out on the road should see them narrowly take the spoils from the match with Aberdeen, believes the FootyMad team. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Aberdeen Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Hibernian 7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.