FootyMAD's Aberdeen match preview

Last updated : 23 May 2009 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 Sunday, 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, with Hibernian inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Dons 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:
2008/2009Sat 21 MarHibernian0 - 0AberdeenSPL
2008/2009Sat 15 NovHibernian2 - 2AberdeenSPL
2008/2009Sat 04 OctAberdeen1 - 2HibernianSPL
2007/2008Sat 26 AprAberdeen2 - 1HibernianSPL
2007/2008Sun 17 FebHibernian3 - 1AberdeenSPL
2007/2008Sun 02 DecAberdeen3 - 1HibernianSPL
2007/2008Sat 25 AugHibernian3 - 3AberdeenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. These low-scoring games have seen just 3 goals scored and conceded.

Hibernian have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Aberdeen's 50 points from 37 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position. Hibernian's 47 points from 37 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
Aberdeen6123485
Hibernian6132676

FootyMad's prediction ...

A creditable return from recent away games for The Hibees could well see them head back from Pittodrie Stadium with a share of the spoils, think the FootyMad panel. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Aberdeen Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Hibernian Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.