FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 29 August 2008 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 69 and lost only 26 of the 127 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in May 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Thu 22 MayHibernian0-2MotherwellSPL
2007/2008Sat 29 MarMotherwell1 - 0HibernianSPL
2007/2008Wed 12 MarHibernian1 - 0MotherwellSPL
2007/2008Sat 20 OctMotherwell2 - 1HibernianSPL
2007/2008Wed 26 SepHibernian2 - 4MotherwellSLGC
2006/2007Sat 27 JanHibernian2 - 0MotherwellSPL
2006/2007Sat 18 NovMotherwell1 - 6HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 8.

Motherwell have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Hibernian see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 4 points from their 3 games played so far, Motherwell are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 3 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian61147124
Motherwell6222878

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the The Hibees. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Motherwell 7 games since last away draw.
No win in the 3 most recent games.