FootyMAD's Aberdeen match preview

Last updated : 20 April 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aberdeen v Hibernian fixture

Hibernian face a trip to Aberdeen at Pittodrie Stadium at lunchtime on Saturday, 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 earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Thu 18 JanHibernian4 - 1AberdeenSFAC
2006/2007Wed 10 JanAberdeen2 - 2HibernianSFAC
2006/2007Tue 02 JanHibernian0 - 0AberdeenSPL
2006/2007Mon 30 OctAberdeen2 - 1HibernianSPL
2006/2007Sat 29 JulHibernian1 - 1AberdeenSPL
2005/2006Sat 29 AprAberdeen4 - 0HibernianSPL
2005/2006Sat 08 AprAberdeen1 - 0HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.

Hibernian have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the The Hibees, and 5 goals against.

Aberdeen find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 57 points they have accumulated from 33 games. Hibernian's 44 points from 33 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen64029912
Hibernian6222848

FootyMad's prediction ...

Hibernian have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Aberdeen may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Aberdeen 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 10 .
Hibernian Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.