Aberdeen FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2020-21 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Hibernian FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 May | Livingston FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Apr | Celtic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Apr | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Mar | Dundee United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Mar | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 May | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Apr | Livingston FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Apr | Rangers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Mar | Livingston FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Mar | Ross County FC | A | 2–1 | W |
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 match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Aberdeen FC to score. At the same time, Hibernian FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' The travelling Hibernian FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jonathan Hayes, as he is very good at scoring at Pittodrie Stadium with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Darren McGregor is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Aberdeen FC.
- 25' Aberdeen FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Hibernian FC's shape.
- 30' Hibernian 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.
- 35' It is a cagey affair so far. Aberdeen FC in their trying to find a way past Hibernian FC's compact .
- 40' Aberdeen FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hibernian FC backline.
- 41' Christian Doidge does the damage! The net is bulging and Hibernian FC surge ahead!
- 46' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
- 53' Another change for Aberdeen FC made on 53 minute. Jonathan Hayes leaves to be changed by Matthew Kennedy.
- 54' The crowd applauds Melker Hallberg as he leaves the pitch. Kyle Magennis steps in for Hibernian FC.
- 59' Aberdeen FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 64' Kyle Magennis needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 66' Jamie Murphy has so much to prove this time. He replaces Josh Doig on 66 minute.
- 71' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 76' Aberdeen FC have won 364 goals from 358 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 81' A tactical swap from Aberdeen FC — Niall McGinn on, Ryan Hedges off on 81 minutes.
- 84' The Aberdeen FC manager makes a substitution. Callum Hendry departs to be replaced by Fraser Hornby.
- 87' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Lewis Ferguson.
- 89' A meaty challenge results in booking for Andrew Considine on 89.
- 90' Poor challenge from Paul McGinn. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- The final score is 0-1.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
-
11
Ryan Hedges ↓ Niall McGinn 81'
- 3
- 4
- 19
- 18
- 29
- 43
- 22
-
9
Callum Hendry ↓ Fraser Hornby 84'
- 17
Bench
-
10
Niall McGinn ↑ 81'
- 24
- 23
- 27
- 44
-
7
Fraser Hornby ↑ 84'
- 28
- 30
-
33
Matthew Kennedy ↑ 53'
Coach
Stephen Glass
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 36
- 9
- 33
- 10
- 13
- 6
- 4
- 24
-
25
Josh Doig ↓ Jamie Murphy 66'
-
20
Melker Hallberg ↓ Kyle Magennis 54'
-
15
Kevin Nisbet ↓ Lewis Stevenson 66'
Bench
- 11
- 8
-
7
Kyle Magennis ↑ 54'
-
16
Lewis Stevenson ↑ 66'
- 5
- 2
-
18
Jamie Murphy ↑ 66'
- 21
Coach
Jack Ross
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Martin Boyle | 9 |
| Josh Campbell | 5 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 4 |
| Nicky Cadden | 4 |
| Christian Doidge | 3 |
| Lewis Ferguson | 3 |
| Bojan Miovski | 3 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 3 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for:
Aberdeen FC or Hibernian FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hibernian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.11
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Hibernian FC
67%
Aberdeen FC or Hibernian FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Hibernian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.5%
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.9%
1 – 2
7.2%
0 – 2
7.1%
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
3.8%
1 – 3
2.7%
0 – 3
2.6%
3 – 1
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Hibernian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 19% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 21% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

