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Aberdeen FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2019-20
Aberdeen FC
3 – 1
Full Time
Hibernian FC
Sat 7 Mar 2020 · 15:00 UTC Pittodrie Stadium HT 45+2' · FT 45+4'
Y 40' Steven Whittaker
R 55' Steven Whittaker
Y 65' Melker Hallberg
Y 87' Paul McGinn

Overview

Match Preview

Aberdeen FC vs Hibernian FC — Premier League at Pittodrie Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee John Beaton
  • Referee Paul O'Neill
  • Referee Andy McWilliam
  • Referee David Lowe
  • Referee
3 games this season 🟨 2.3/game ⚽ 11.3 goals/game 🟥 2 total

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

12
6
11
Aberdeen FC 29 games · Avg 2.7 goals Hibernian FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-03-07 Aberdeen FC 3–1 Hibernian FC 2019-12-07 Hibernian FC 3–0 Aberdeen FC 2019-10-05 Aberdeen FC 1–1 Hibernian FC 2019-05-19 Hibernian FC 1–2 Aberdeen FC 2019-02-02 Hibernian FC 1–2 Aberdeen FC

Recent Form

Aberdeen FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Mar Hibernian FC H 3–1 W
04 Mar Kilmarnock FC A 2–2 D
22 Feb Ross County FC H 1–2 L
16 Feb Celtic FC H 1–2 L
11 Feb Hamilton Academical FC A 3–1 W
05 Feb St. Johnstone FC H 0–1 L
Hibernian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Mar Aberdeen FC A 1–3 L
03 Mar Heart of Midlothian FC H 1–3 L
22 Feb Livingston FC H 1–1 D
16 Feb Kilmarnock FC A 2–1 W
12 Feb Ross County FC H 3–0 W
05 Feb Rangers FC A 1–2 L

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)
45% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Aberdeen FC are 8th (33 pts). Hibernian FC are 5th (51 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Hibernian FC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' Lewis Stevenson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 20' Hibernian FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 30' A quiet spell here at Pittodrie Stadium. Hibernian FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 39' A stunning finish from Christian Doidge — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 40' The referee has no hesitation. Steven Whittaker is booked for Hibernian FC — Yellow card on 40.
  • 45' Connor McLennan, a Scotland , has 10 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 50' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jack Ross will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 55' That is a Red card for Hibernian FC. Steven Whittaker will be fuming at that decision.
  • 58' A change in the Hibernian FC ranks — James Gullan exits the field as Melker Hallberg enters on 58.
  • 62' Aberdeen FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bruce Anderson is hanging Shaleum Logan on the field on 62 minute.
  • 64' Adam Jackson doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 65' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Melker Hallberg.
  • 66' What composure from Andrew Considine! The Scotland international strokes it home. 1-2.
  • 69' The whistle greets Scott Allan as he departs to be replaced by Stephane Omeonga.
  • 72' Aberdeen FC make a change. Connor McLennan trudges off to be replaced by Michael Devlin on 72 minutes.
  • 77' It looks surprising Aberdeen FC does not make any changes. Martin Boyle has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 82' Curtis Main doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 82' The crowd applauds Lewis Stevenson as he leaves the pitch. Daryl Horgan steps in for Hibernian FC.
  • 84' Ronald Hernandez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Niall McGinn at the 84 minute mark.
  • 87' The referee calls foul for Paul McGinn. He receives a Yellow card.
  • Aberdeen FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Aberdeen FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

Hibernian FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jack Ross

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Martin Boyle 8
Josh Campbell 5
Christian Doidge 3
Lewis Ferguson 3
Bojan Miovski 3
Sam Cosgrove 3
Nicky Cadden 3
Kevin Nisbet 3

Head to Head

2020-03-07 Aberdeen FC 3–1 Hibernian FC 2019-12-07 Hibernian FC 3–0 Aberdeen FC 2019-10-05 Aberdeen FC 1–1 Hibernian FC 2019-05-19 Hibernian FC 1–2 Aberdeen FC 2019-02-02 Hibernian FC 1–2 Aberdeen FC

Aberdeen FC Form

2020-03-07 Aberdeen FC 3–1 Hibernian FC W 2020-03-04 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Aberdeen FC D 2020-02-22 Aberdeen FC 1–2 Ross County FC L 2020-02-16 Aberdeen FC 1–2 Celtic FC L 2020-02-11 Hamilton Academical FC 1–3 Aberdeen FC W 2020-02-05 Aberdeen FC 0–1 St. Johnstone FC L

Hibernian FC Form

2020-03-07 Aberdeen FC 3–1 Hibernian FC L 2020-03-03 Hibernian FC 1–3 Heart of Midlothian FC L 2020-02-22 Hibernian FC 1–1 Livingston FC D 2020-02-16 Kilmarnock FC 1–2 Hibernian FC W 2020-02-12 Hibernian FC 3–0 Ross County FC W 2020-02-05 Rangers FC 2–1 Hibernian FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.39 Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.51 Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for: Aberdeen FC or Hibernian FC 74% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Aberdeen FC40% Draw26% Hibernian FC34%
Actual: Aberdeen FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Aberdeen FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Hibernian FC
60%
Aberdeen FC or Hibernian FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Aberdeen FC26% Draw45% Hibernian FC29%
Actual: Hibernian FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 1
7.4%
0 – 0
7.3%
1 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC

Handicap Aberdeen FC covers Push Hibernian FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 18% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 20% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 12% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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