Heart of Midlothian FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Heart of Midlothian FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League at Tynecastle Stadium.
- Heart of Midlothian FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee John Beaton
- Referee Steven McLean
- Referee Frank Connor
- Referee Gary Hilland
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Mar | Dundee FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Feb | Celtic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Feb | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Feb | Motherwell FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | Livingston FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Mar | Celtic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Feb | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Feb | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Heart of Midlothian FC | Aberdeen FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #8 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 5 | Scored | 2 |
| 2 | Conceded | 3 |
| +3 | GD | -1 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
52%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
H2H (25 games)
48%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
Heart of Midlothian FC are 4th (3 pts). Aberdeen FC are 8th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Heart of Midlothian FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Aberdeen FC get us underway at Tynecastle Stadium.
- 5' 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.
- 10' It’s high time Craig Levein made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' Connor McLennan has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 16' Connor McLennan does the damage! The net is bulging and Aberdeen FC surge ahead!
- 18' It’s a booking for Aberdeen FC player. Sam Cosgrove gets a Yellow card.
- 23' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 28' Heart of Midlothian FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Aberdeen FC's shape.
- 33' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Heart of Midlothian FC and Aberdeen FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 38' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 43' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 48' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 53' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Aberdeen FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 57' Heart of Midlothian FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 57.
- 59' Against the run of play, Sean Clare has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 62' That is a Yellow card for Heart of Midlothian FC. Uche Ikpeazu will be fuming at that decision.
- 67' It looks like no one’s ball. Aberdeen FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 72' Over 72 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 74' A moment of madness from Andrew Considine on 74 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Aberdeen FC will be frustrated.
- 77' Uche Ikpeazu does the damage! The net is bulging and Heart of Midlothian FC surge ahead!
- 81' Greg Stewart makes way for James Wilson at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Aberdeen FC.
- 84' The referee shows Heart of Midlothian FC player a Yellow card on 84.
- 87' A tactical swap from Aberdeen FC — Michael Devlin on, Connor McLennan off on 87 minutes.
- Another three points for Heart of Midlothian FC.
Lineups
Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 3
-
19
Uche Ikpeazu ↓ Oliver Bozanic 81'
- 6
- 10
- 25
- 4
- 15
- 23
- 5
- 1
Bench
-
7
Oliver Bozanic ↑ 81'
- 13
- 8
- 26
- 20
- 18
- 35
Coach
Craig Levein
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 1
- 4
- 3
- 5
- 21
- 10
- 16
- 19
- 27
-
7
Greg Stewart ↓ James Wilson 81'
Bench
- 8
-
9
James Wilson ↑ 81'
- 17
-
18
Michael Devlin ↑ 87'
- 24
- 20
- 14
Coach
Derek McInnes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lawrence Shankland | 5 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 4 |
| Duk | 3 |
| Josh Ginnelly | 3 |
| Leighton Clarkson | 2 |
| Lewis Ferguson | 2 |
| Steven Naismith | 2 |
| Michael Smith | 2 |
Head to Head
Heart of Midlothian FC Form
2019-03-30
Heart of Midlothian FC
2–1
Aberdeen FC
W
2019-03-16
Hamilton Academical FC
1–0
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2019-03-09
Dundee FC
0–1
Heart of Midlothian FC
W
2019-02-27
Heart of Midlothian FC
1–2
Celtic FC
L
2019-02-23
Heart of Midlothian FC
1–1
St. Mirren FC
D
2019-02-17
Motherwell FC
2–1
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.18
Heart of Midlothian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Heart of Midlothian FC to win 62% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Heart of Midlothian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.11
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Heart of Midlothian FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
38%
Heart of Midlothian FC or Aberdeen FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.5%
1 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.2%
3 – 0
7.4%
3 – 1
6.9%
0 – 0
6%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 2
4.1%
4 – 0
4%
4 – 1
3.8%
0 – 1
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Heart of Midlothian FC
| Handicap | Heart of Midlothian FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 20% | 58% |
| -1.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| -1 | 42% | 23% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.