FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 05 November 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Hibernian v Motherwell fixture

Hibernian prepare to entertain Motherwell at Easter Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Hibees are clearly on top, having won 64 and lost only 24 of the 120 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2004, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3-3 draw 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:
2004/2005Sat 14 AugMotherwell1 - 2HibernianSPL
2003/2004Wed 24 MarHibernian3-3MotherwellSPL
2003/2004Sat 13 DecMotherwell0 - 1HibernianSPL
2003/2004Sat 13 SepHibernian0 - 2MotherwellSPL
2002/2003Sat 10 MayHibernian1 - 0MotherwellSPL
2002/2003Sat 08 FebMotherwell2 - 1HibernianSPL
2002/2003Sat 23 NovHibernian3 - 1MotherwellSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the Hibees in those games, with 8 conceded.

The The 'Well have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the The 'Well, and 10 goals against.

Hibernian's 18 points from 12 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position. Motherwell see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 14 points from their 12 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian63128710
Motherwell61147114

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Motherwell is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Hibees in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Motherwell Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 4 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.