Aberdeen FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aberdeen FC vs Hibernian FC — Premier League at Pittodrie Stadium.
- Aberdeen FC 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Hibernian FC 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alastair Mather
- Referee Euan Anderson
- Referee Andy McWilliam
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | Hibernian FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Oct | Celtic FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 20 Oct | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 17 Oct | Dundee United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Oct | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Sep | Ross County FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Oct | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Ross County FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Oct | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Sep | Celtic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Sep | Rangers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Aberdeen FC | Hibernian FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #10 |
| 11 | Points | 11 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 3 / 2 / 7 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 7 |
| 12 | Scored | 15 |
| 18 | Conceded | 17 |
| -6 | GD | -2 |
| 0.92 | PPG | 0.92 |
| 25% | Win % | 25% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (31 games)
H2H (31 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
8%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
Hibernian FC this season
Aberdeen FC are 11th (11 pts). Hibernian FC are 10th (11 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/4
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Hibernian FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/2
31-45
1/7
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/1
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
| Kevin Nisbet | 4 G | 3 A |
| Connor Ronan | 2 G | 2 A |
| Ayoub Mouloua | 2 G | |
| Lewis Mayo | 1 G |
Hibernian FC
| Callum Wright | 3 G | 1 A |
| Martin Boyle | 3 G | |
| Owen Elding | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Aberdeen FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Brilliant from the ! Scott Wright makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 5.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Aberdeen FC and Hibernian FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 12' A stunning finish from Sam Cosgrove — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 17' Aberdeen FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 22' Drey Wright has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 27' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 32' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 37' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 42' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jamie Murphy is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Aberdeen FC.
- 47' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ross McCrorie, as he is very good at scoring at Pittodrie Stadium with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 52' Hibernian FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 57' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Hibernian FC winning 50% of all matches.
- 61' Joe Newell makes way for Stephen Mallan at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hibernian FC.
- 62' Josh Doig is having his name booked by the referee on 62.
- 67' That is a Yellow card for Hibernian FC. Paul McGinn will be fuming at that decision.
- 68' The Hibernian FC bench stirs into life. Jamie Murphy is withdrawn and Drey Wright gets his opportunity.
- 71' The Aberdeen FC bench stirs into life. Sam Cosgrove is withdrawn and Curtis Main gets his opportunity.
- 76' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 77' Another change for Hibernian FC made on 77 minute. Kevin Nisbet leaves to be changed by James Gullan.
- 78' Aberdeen FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gregory Leigh is hanging Matt Kennedy on the field on 78 minute.
- 79' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Paul Hanlon on 79 minutes.
- 84' Aberdeen FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hibernian FC backline.
- 85' Shaleum Logan is replacing Connor McLennan for the Aberdeen FC side.
- 90' Hibernian FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- With this win, Aberdeen FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 14
- 3
- 1
- 4
- 25
-
16
Sam Cosgrove ↓ Curtis Main 71'
- 19
-
18
Connor McLennan ↓ Shaleum Logan 85'
-
33
Matt Kennedy ↓ Gregory Leigh 78'
- 40
Bench
-
5
Gregory Leigh ↑ 78'
- 32
- 8
-
2
Shaleum Logan ↑ 85'
- 6
- 10
- 43
-
9
Curtis Main ↑ 71'
- 22
Coach
Derek McInnes
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
11
Joe Newell ↓ Stephen Mallan 61'
- 10
- 13
- 6
- 4
- 1
- 5
-
18
Jamie Murphy ↓ Drey Wright 68'
- 25
-
15
Kevin Nisbet ↓ James Gullan 77'
Bench
- 33
-
8
Drey Wright ↑ 68'
- 22
-
14
Stephen Mallan ↑ 61'
- 2
- 24
- 26
-
19
James Gullan ↑ 77'
- 20
Coach
Jack Ross
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Martin Boyle | 9 |
| Josh Campbell | 5 |
| Nicky Cadden | 4 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 4 |
| Bojan Miovski | 3 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 3 |
| Christian Doidge | 3 |
| Lewis Ferguson | 3 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.48
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Hibernian FC
51%
Aberdeen FC or Hibernian FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
10.1%
0 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
4.9%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Hibernian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 22% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

