FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 26 January 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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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 The Hibees are clearly on top, having won 67 and lost only 24 of the 123 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road Stadium was earlier this season, with Hibernian running out comfortable 3-1 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:
2006/2007Sat 18 NovMotherwell1 - 6HibernianSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the The Hibees, with 5 goals against.

Motherwell's away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The The 'Well's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Hibernian's 36 points from 25 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position. Motherwell are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 25 points from 23 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian632110611
Motherwell63128610

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Hibees are in a rich vein of form at home as of late, but the one that FootyMad has marked this down as one of their banker draws, taking into account the quality of the opposition. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Unbeaten in the last 10 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Motherwell 3 successive away victories.
8 games since last away draw.