FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 17 November 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 124 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 less than a year ago, in March 2006, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 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:
2006/2007Sat 19 AugHibernian3 - 1MotherwellSPL
2005/2006Sat 18 MarMotherwell2 - 2HibernianSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Motherwell have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the The 'Well in those games, with 8 conceded.

Hibernian have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the The Hibees, and 5 goals against.

Motherwell are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 12 points from 14 matches. Hibernian's 19 points from 14 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Motherwell6123795
Hibernian632112611

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the The Hibees has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Motherwell. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Motherwell Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Hibernian 6 games since last away draw.
4 games since last defeat.