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Aberdeen FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2020-21 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

Premier League · 2020-21
Aberdeen FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Hibernian FC
Wed 12 May 2021 · 18:45 UTC Pittodrie Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Lewis Ferguson 87' Y
Andrew Considine 89' Y
Y 90' Paul McGinn

Overview

Match Preview

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

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 2 6
2 St. Mirren FC 2 6
3 Motherwell FC 2 4
4 Heart of Midlothian FC 2 3
5 Dundee FC 2 3
6 St. Johnstone FC 2 3
7 Hibernian FC 2 3
8 Aberdeen FC 2 3
9 Rangers FC 2 1
10 Falkirk FC 2 1
11 Dundee United FC 2 1
12 Kilmarnock FC 2 0

Head-to-Head

12
6
11
Aberdeen FC 29 games · Avg 2.7 goals Hibernian FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-12 Aberdeen FC 0–1 Hibernian FC 2021-02-06 Hibernian FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC 2020-11-06 Aberdeen FC 2–0 Hibernian FC 2020-08-30 Hibernian FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC 2020-03-07 Aberdeen FC 3–1 Hibernian FC

Recent Form

Aberdeen FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Hibernian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
#8 Position #7
3 Points 3
2 Played 2
1 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 1
2 Scored 3
3 Conceded 3
-1 GD +0
1.50 PPG 1.50
50% Win % 50%

Key Stats

45% Both Teams to Score
H2H (29 games)
45% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season

Aberdeen FC are 8th (3 pts). Hibernian FC are 7th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Hibernian FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Pittodrie Stadium!
  • 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 10' Aberdeen FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hibernian FC backline.
  • 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Hibernian FC that had 297 games and scored 388 goals.
  • 20' Alexandros Gogic has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Aberdeen FC and Hibernian FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Stephen Glass will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 35' A quiet spell here at Pittodrie Stadium. Aberdeen FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 41' A stunning finish from Christian Doidge — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 46' Aberdeen FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 51' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 53' A change in the Aberdeen FC ranks — Jonathan Hayes exits the field as Matthew Kennedy enters on 53.
  • 54' Kyle Magennis is replacing Melker Hallberg for the Hibernian FC side.
  • 59' With 0 assists to his name this season, Melker Hallberg is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Hibernian FC.
  • 64' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 66' Fresh legs for Hibernian FC! Jamie Murphy comes on to replace Josh Doig.
  • 71' The home supporters are growing impatient. Aberdeen FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 76' Andrew Considine, a Scotland , has 4 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 81' Another substitution for Aberdeen FC to replace Ryan Hedges by Niall McGinn on 81 minute.
  • 84' Aberdeen FC ring the changes. Callum Hendry has done his job and it is now time for Fraser Hornby to step up.
  • 87' Lewis Ferguson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 87.
  • 89' A meaty challenge results in booking for Andrew Considine on 89.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Paul McGinn is booked for Hibernian FC — Yellow card on 90.
  • Aberdeen FC will have plenty to reflect on. Hibernian FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Aberdeen FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stephen Glass

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

2021-05-12 Aberdeen FC 0–1 Hibernian FC 2021-02-06 Hibernian FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC 2020-11-06 Aberdeen FC 2–0 Hibernian FC 2020-08-30 Hibernian FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC 2020-03-07 Aberdeen FC 3–1 Hibernian FC

Aberdeen FC Form

2021-05-12 Aberdeen FC 0–1 Hibernian FC L 2021-05-01 Livingston FC 1–2 Aberdeen FC W 2021-04-21 Aberdeen FC 1–1 Celtic FC D 2021-04-10 St. Johnstone FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC W 2021-03-20 Dundee United FC 1–0 Aberdeen FC L 2021-03-06 Aberdeen FC 0–0 Hamilton Academical FC D

Hibernian FC Form

2021-05-12 Aberdeen FC 0–1 Hibernian FC W 2021-05-01 Hibernian FC 0–1 St. Johnstone FC L 2021-04-21 Hibernian FC 2–1 Livingston FC W 2021-04-11 Rangers FC 2–1 Hibernian FC L 2021-03-20 Livingston FC 1–1 Hibernian FC D 2021-03-13 Ross County FC 1–2 Hibernian FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.04 Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24 Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for: Aberdeen FC or Hibernian FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Aberdeen FC32% Draw31% Hibernian FC37%
Actual: Hibernian FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.28
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 40%
60%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Aberdeen FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Hibernian FC
68%
Aberdeen FC or Hibernian FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Aberdeen FC21% Draw51% Hibernian FC28%
Actual: Hibernian FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
12.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.4%
1 – 2
7.9%
0 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 3
3.3%
0 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
2.3%

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% 18% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 21% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 12% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✗

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