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Aberdeen FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
Aberdeen FC
0 – 0
Full Time
Heart of Midlothian FC
Sun 12 Jan 2025 · 15:00 UTC Pittodrie Stadium 17,000 HT 45' · FT 45'
Leighton Clarkson 35' Y
Y 65' James Penrice
Duk 74' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Aberdeen FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC — Premier League at Pittodrie Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Steven McLean
  • Assistant 1 Jonathan Bell (Scotland)
  • Assistant 2 Colin Drummond (Scotland)

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

10
5
10
Aberdeen FC 25 games · Avg 2.6 goals Heart of Midlothian FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-01-12 Aberdeen FC 0–0 Heart of Midlothian FC 2024-12-01 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–1 Aberdeen FC 2024-10-06 Aberdeen FC 3–2 Heart of Midlothian FC 2024-01-27 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC 2023-12-09 Aberdeen FC 2–1 Heart of Midlothian FC

Recent Form

Aberdeen FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Jan Heart of Midlothian FC H 0–0 D
05 Jan Motherwell FC A 0–2 L
02 Jan Ross County FC H 1–2 L
29 Dec Dundee United FC A 0–1 L
26 Dec Kilmarnock FC A 0–4 L
21 Dec Hibernian FC H 1–3 L
Heart of Midlothian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Jan Aberdeen FC A 0–0 D
05 Jan Dundee United FC A 1–0 W
02 Jan Motherwell FC H 1–0 W
29 Dec Ross County FC A 2–2 D
26 Dec Hibernian FC H 1–2 L
22 Dec St. Johnstone FC H 2–1 W

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)
48% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
50% Clean Sheets
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' The wait is over. Aberdeen FC get us underway at Pittodrie Stadium.
  • 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Kristers Tobers suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' Aberdeen FC is showing some good football. However, Aberdeen FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Aberdeen FC winning 100% of all matches.
  • 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Craig Gordon made 411 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 30' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 35' Leighton Clarkson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 35.
  • 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 50' Aberdeen FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 55' Both keepers have barely been tested. Aberdeen FC and Heart of Midlothian FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 56' Time for substitution for Aberdeen FC. Kevin Nisbet is replaced by Duk.
  • 61' Aberdeen FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 61.
  • 65' Heart of Midlothian FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 65.
  • 66' The supporters are chanting for Jamie McGrath. He replaces Leighton Clarkson on 66 minute.
  • 71' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 74' The referee calls foul for Duk. He receives a card.
  • 79' It is a substitution in Aberdeen FC team. Jeppe Okkels is replaced by Shayden Morris on 79 minute.
  • 84' Heart of Midlothian FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yan Dhanda is hanging Beni Baningime on the field on 84 minute.
  • 89' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Aberdeen FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jimmy Thelin

Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lawrence Shankland 5
Sam Cosgrove 4
Duk 3
Josh Ginnelly 3
Michael Smith 2
Liam Boyce 2
Matthew Pollock 2
John Souttar 2

Head to Head

2025-01-12 Aberdeen FC 0–0 Heart of Midlothian FC 2024-12-01 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–1 Aberdeen FC 2024-10-06 Aberdeen FC 3–2 Heart of Midlothian FC 2024-01-27 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC 2023-12-09 Aberdeen FC 2–1 Heart of Midlothian FC

Aberdeen FC Form

2025-01-12 Aberdeen FC 0–0 Heart of Midlothian FC D 2025-01-05 Motherwell FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC L 2025-01-02 Aberdeen FC 1–2 Ross County FC L 2024-12-29 Dundee United FC 1–0 Aberdeen FC L 2024-12-26 Kilmarnock FC 4–0 Aberdeen FC L 2024-12-21 Aberdeen FC 1–3 Hibernian FC L

Heart of Midlothian FC Form

2025-01-12 Aberdeen FC 0–0 Heart of Midlothian FC D 2025-01-05 Dundee United FC 0–1 Heart of Midlothian FC W 2025-01-02 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–0 Motherwell FC W 2024-12-29 Ross County FC 2–2 Heart of Midlothian FC D 2024-12-26 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–2 Hibernian FC L 2024-12-22 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–1 St. Johnstone FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.82 Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.86 Heart of Midlothian FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Aberdeen FC22% Draw26% Heart of Midlothian FC52%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Aberdeen FC or Draw
48%
Draw or Heart of Midlothian FC
78%
Aberdeen FC or Heart of Midlothian FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Aberdeen FC13% Draw45% Heart of Midlothian FC42%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
12.1%
0 – 2
11.6%
1 – 1
11.2%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 3
7.1%
1 – 3
5.8%
1 – 0
4.8%
2 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 4
3.3%
1 – 4
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC

Handicap Aberdeen FC covers Push Heart of Midlothian FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 10% 85%
-0.5 15% — 85%
+0.5 39% — 61%
+1 39% 24% 36%
+1.5 64% — 36%
+2 64% 19% 17%
+2.5 83% — 17%

Clean Sheet

Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✗
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
45% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.