FootyMAD's Heart Of Midlothian match preview

Last updated : 27 January 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Heart Of Midlothian v Hibernian fixture

Hibernian face a trip to Heart Of Midlothian at Tynecastle Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 127 games played, The Hibees have recorded 28 wins, and Hearts have come away with 62 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as they swept to an impressive 4 - 0 win 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:
2005/2006Sat 29 OctHibernian2 - 0HeartsSPL
2005/2006Sun 07 AugHearts4 - 0HibernianSPL
2004/2005Sat 23 AprHibernian2 - 2HeartsSPL
2004/2005Wed 13 AprHearts1 - 2HibernianSPL
2004/2005Sun 02 JanHibernian1 - 1HeartsSPL
2004/2005Sun 24 OctHearts2 - 1HibernianSPL
2003/2004Sun 15 FebHibernian1 - 1HeartsSPL

Recent respective form guides

Heart Of Midlothian 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 14 goals for the Jambo's, with 5 goals against.

In complete contrast to Hearts, Hibernian are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the The Hibees have hit 6 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hearts sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 47 points from their 23 games. Hibernian find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 41 points they have accumulated from 23 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hearts63031379
Hibernian631214810

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Hearts 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Hibernian Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.