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 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Hibernian FC 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 7 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | St. Mirren FC | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 7 | 8 |
| 7 | Aberdeen FC | 7 | 8 |
| 8 | Motherwell FC | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | Dundee United FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 7 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk FC | 7 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 7 | 5 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #10 |
| 8 | Points | 7 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 4 |
| 7 | Scored | 8 |
| 8 | Conceded | 11 |
| -1 | GD | -3 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 29% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (30 games)
H2H (30 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
Hibernian FC this season
Aberdeen FC are 7th (8 pts). Hibernian FC are 10th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/2
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Hibernian FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
–/4
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
| Kevin Nisbet | 3 G | 2 A |
| Lewis Mayo | 1 G |
Hibernian FC
| Martin Boyle | 3 G |
| Callum Wright | 2 G |
| Josh Campbell | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Aberdeen FC is hosting Hibernian FC for another epic battle.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Hibernian FC that had 302 games and scored 395 goals.
- 10' Jack MacKenzie needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 15' Aberdeen FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' A quiet spell here at Pittodrie Stadium. Aberdeen FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 35' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 40' Aberdeen FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Hibernian FC's shape.
- 41' The Wales Christian Doidge breaks the deadlock on 41 minutes. 0-1!
- 46' Hibernian FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Aberdeen FC and Hibernian FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 53' It is a substitution in Aberdeen FC team. Jonathan Hayes is replaced by Matthew Kennedy on 53 minute.
- 54' Hibernian FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kyle Magennis is hanging Melker Hallberg on the field on 54 minute.
- 59' The travelling Hibernian FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 64' Jonathan Hayes, a , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 66' A change in the Hibernian FC ranks — Josh Doig exits the field as Jamie Murphy enters on 66.
- 71' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lewis Ferguson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Aberdeen FC.
- 76' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Hibernian FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 81' The crowd applauds Ryan Hedges as he leaves the pitch. Niall McGinn steps in for Aberdeen FC.
- 84' Aberdeen FC ring the changes. Callum Hendry has done his job and it is now time for Fraser Hornby to step up.
- 87' Aberdeen FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 87.
- 89' Andrew Considine has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 89.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Paul McGinn is booked for Hibernian FC — Yellow card on 90.
- 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 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 3 |
| Nicky Cadden | 3 |
| Christian Doidge | 3 |
| Lewis Ferguson | 3 |
| Bojan Miovski | 3 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.14
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97
Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for:
Aberdeen FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: 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 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Hibernian FC
62%
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
14.3%
1 – 0
12.6%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
2.9%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Hibernian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 22% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 18% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

