FootyMAD's Hamilton Academical match preview

Last updated : 19 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hamilton Academical v Hibernian fixture

Hibernian travel to take on Hamilton Academical at New Douglas Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 42 games played, The Hibees have recorded 14 wins, and Hamilton Ac. have come away with 19 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Hamilton Ac. was back in April 1999, over five years ago, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
1998/1999Sat 03 AprHamilton Ac.0 - 2HibernianSCD1
1998/1999Sat 16 JanHibernian4 - 0Hamilton Ac.SCD1
1998/1999Sat 21 NovHamilton Ac.2 - 2HibernianSCD1
1998/1999Sat 26 SepHibernian0 - 0Hamilton Ac.SCD1
1988/1989Fri 01 JulHibernian2 - 1Hamilton Ac.SPL
1988/1989Fri 01 JulHamilton Ac.0 - 3HibernianSPL
1988/1989Fri 01 JulHibernian1 - 0Hamilton Ac.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Hamilton Academical have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Accies, with 4 goals against.

In complete contrast to Hamilton Ac., Hibernian are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. The Hibees have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Hamilton Ac. find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 9 points they have accumulated from 5 games. Hibernian see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 7 points from their 5 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hamilton Ac.640210612
Hibernian62139107

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Accies, as the The Hibees have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Hamilton Ac. 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Hibernian Not won in previous 8 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.