Aberdeen FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aberdeen FC vs Hibernian FC — Premier League .
- Aberdeen FC 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
- Hibernian FC 33 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Douglas Ross
- Referee Don Robertson
- Referee David Doig
- Referee Craig Napier
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 33 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 33 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic FC | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell FC | 33 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian FC | 33 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk FC | 33 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee United FC | 33 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 33 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee FC | 33 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Mirren FC | 33 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock FC | 33 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston FC | 33 | 16 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Hibernian FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Sep | Rangers FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 21 Sep | Livingston FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Sep | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Aug | Ross County FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 24 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Sep | Celtic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Sep | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | Motherwell FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 24 Aug | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Aberdeen FC | Hibernian FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #5 |
| 33 | Points | 51 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 9 / 6 / 18 | W / D / L | 13 / 12 / 8 |
| 33 | Scored | 51 |
| 48 | Conceded | 37 |
| -15 | GD | +14 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.55 |
| 27% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (29 games)
H2H (29 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Aberdeen FC are 8th (33 pts). Hibernian FC are 5th (51 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Aberdeen FC and Hibernian FC is underway.
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Aberdeen FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' It’s high time Paul Heckingbottom made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 25' Josh Vela, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 30' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 40' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sam Cosgrove on 40.
- 45' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Paul Heckingbottom will be considering his options from the bench.
- 48' What composure from Ryan Porteous! The Scotland international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 53' Andrew Considine has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 55' The referee calls foul for Curtis Main. He receives a Red card.
- 60' Aberdeen FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Hibernian FC's shape.
- 65' The Aberdeen FC bench stirs into life. Ethan Ross is withdrawn and Niall McGinn gets his opportunity.
- 70' A change in the Hibernian FC ranks — Daryl Horgan exits the field as Glenn Middleton enters on 70.
- 75' The travelling Hibernian FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 77' Florian Kamberi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Christian Doidge at the 77 minute mark.
- 78' Time for substitution for Hibernian FC. Melker Hallberg is replaced by Joe Newell.
- 83' Aberdeen FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 86' What a moment for Sam Cosgrove! That strike on 86 puts his side firmly in control.
- 90' Lewis Ferguson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 90.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 11
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 5
-
24
Dean Campbell ↓ Jon Gallagher 65'
- 16
- 19
-
23
Ethan Ross ↓ Niall McGinn 65'
- 9
Bench
- 33
- 6
-
10
Niall McGinn ↑ 65'
- 25
- 20
- 18
-
21
Jon Gallagher ↑ 65'
Coach
Derek McInnes
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 6
- 9
- 17
- 23
- 14
-
7
Daryl Horgan ↓ Glenn Middleton 70'
- 16
- 4
- 25
-
20
Melker Hallberg ↓ Joe Newell 78'
Bench
-
11
Joe Newell ↑ 78'
- 21
-
22
Florian Kamberi ↑ 77'
- 3
- 1
- 32
-
19
Glenn Middleton ↑ 70'
Coach
Paul Heckingbottom
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Martin Boyle | 8 |
| Josh Campbell | 5 |
| Nicky Cadden | 3 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 3 |
| Christian Doidge | 3 |
| Lewis Ferguson | 3 |
| Bojan Miovski | 3 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 3 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.28
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for:
Aberdeen FC or Hibernian FC 72% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Hibernian FC
56%
Aberdeen FC or Hibernian FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.1%
1 – 0
10.2%
0 – 1
9%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
3%
1 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Hibernian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

