Aberdeen FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aberdeen FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC — Premier League .
- Aberdeen FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Heart of Midlothian FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Don Robertson
- Referee David Doig
- Referee David Roome
- Referee Grant Irvine
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | St. Mirren FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Motherwell FC | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | Hibernian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Rangers FC | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | Falkirk FC | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | Dundee United FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 01 Aug | FC Chikhura Sachkhere | H | 5–0 | W |
| 25 Jul | FC Chikhura Sachkhere | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Jul | Rovaniemen PS | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Jul | Rovaniemen PS | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 May | Hibernian FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | Aberdeen FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 19 May | Celtic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 May | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 May | Kilmarnock FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Apr | Hibernian FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Apr | Rangers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Aberdeen FC | Heart of Midlothian FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #4 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 5 |
| 3 | Conceded | 2 |
| -1 | GD | +3 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
52%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
H2H (25 games)
48%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
Aberdeen FC are 8th (3 pts). Heart of Midlothian FC are 4th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Heart of Midlothian FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Aberdeen FC and Heart of Midlothian FC get this one started.
- 5' Aberdeen FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 13' What a moment for Sam Cosgrove! That strike on 13 puts his side firmly in control.
- 18' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 23' Craig Halkett is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Aberdeen FC tonight.
- 27' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Aaron Hickey.
- 32' Aberdeen FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 34' A meaty challenge results in booking for Uche Ikpeazu on 34.
- 35' Sean Clare catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 35.
- 39' Another substitution for Heart of Midlothian FC to replace John Souttar by Clevid Dikamona on 39 minute.
- 44' Heart of Midlothian FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 45' It’s a booking for Aberdeen FC player. Shaleum Logan gets a Yellow card.
- 47' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Lewis Ferguson.
- 52' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 53' Jake Mulraney is having his name booked by the referee on 53.
- 56' Funso-King Ojo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 56.
- 61' A change in the Aberdeen FC ranks — Scott Wright exits the field as Ryan Hedges enters on 61.
- 66' Heart of Midlothian FC make a change. Jake Mulraney trudges off to be replaced by Conor Washington on 66 minutes.
- 68' GOAL! Steven Naismith fires home to make it 1-1!
- 68' The supporters are chanting for Niall McGinn. He replaces James Wilson on 68 minute.
- 73' It looks like no one’s ball. Heart of Midlothian FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 76' Jamie Walker does the damage! The net is bulging and Heart of Midlothian FC surge ahead!
- 79' Controversy at the stadium! Aaron Hickey argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- 80' Brilliant from the ! Sam Cosgrove makes it 2-2 with a superb finish on 80.
- 81' A tactical swap from Aberdeen FC — Bruce Anderson on, Jon Gallagher off on 81 minutes.
- 85' Ryan Hedges makes no mistake. The score reads 3-2 and Aberdeen FC are in front.
- 86' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ryan Hedges.
- Another three points for Aberdeen FC.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 22
-
28
James Wilson ↓ Niall McGinn 68'
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 5
-
15
Scott Wright ↓ Ryan Hedges 61'
- 16
- 19
-
21
Jon Gallagher ↓ Bruce Anderson 81'
Bench
-
11
Ryan Hedges ↑ 61'
- 17
-
10
Niall McGinn ↑ 68'
-
25
Bruce Anderson ↑ 81'
- 24
- 20
- 44
Coach
Derek McInnes
Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 10
- 19
- 6
- 2
-
4
John Souttar ↓ Clevid Dikamona 39'
- 11
- 1
- 26
- 51
-
40
Andrew Irving ↓ Steven Naismith 66'
Bench
-
9
Conor Washington ↑ 66'
- 7
- 13
-
14
Steven Naismith ↑ 66'
- 20
-
28
Clevid Dikamona ↑ 39'
- 3
Coach
Craig Levein
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lawrence Shankland | 5 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 4 |
| Duk | 3 |
| Josh Ginnelly | 3 |
| Steven Naismith | 2 |
| Michael Smith | 2 |
| Liam Boyce | 2 |
| Matthew Pollock | 2 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
Heart of Midlothian FC Form
2019-08-04
Aberdeen FC
3–2
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2019-05-19
Celtic FC
2–1
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2019-05-10
Aberdeen FC
2–1
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2019-05-04
Heart of Midlothian FC
0–1
Kilmarnock FC
L
2019-04-28
Hibernian FC
1–1
Heart of Midlothian FC
D
2019-04-20
Heart of Midlothian FC
1–3
Rangers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.67
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.93
Heart of Midlothian FC xG
I would bet for:
Aberdeen FC or Heart of Midlothian FC 78% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.6
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Heart of Midlothian FC
57%
Aberdeen FC or Heart of Midlothian FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–2 not predicted3 – 2Actual
1 – 1
9.7%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
6.8%
1 – 3
5.2%
0 – 2
5.1%
0 – 1
4.7%
2 – 3
4.4%
0 – 0
4.1%
1 – 0
4%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 0
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Heart of Midlothian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 16% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 19% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 13% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.