FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 17 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Motherwell v Hibernian fixture

Hibernian face a trip to Motherwell at Fir Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 123 games played, The Hibees have recorded 40 wins, and Motherwell have come away with 54 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 3 winners 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 17 DecHibernian2 - 1MotherwellSPL
2005/2006Sat 24 SepMotherwell1 - 3HibernianSPL
2004/2005Sat 07 MayMotherwell2 - 2HibernianSPL
2004/2005Tue 15 FebMotherwell1 - 1HibernianSPL
2004/2005Sat 06 NovHibernian1 - 0MotherwellSPL
2004/2005Sat 14 AugMotherwell1 - 2HibernianSPL
2003/2004Wed 24 MarHibernian3 - 3MotherwellSPL

Recent respective form guides

Motherwell have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 8.

Hibernian have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The Hibees's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 9 against.

Motherwell see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 39 points from their 29 games played so far, Hibernian find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 48 points they have accumulated from 29 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Motherwell6303789
Hibernian631216610

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Hibernian only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Fir Park will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Motherwell 8 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Hibernian Last drawn game 5 outings ago.