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Heart of Midlothian FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2021-22
Heart of Midlothian FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Aberdeen FC
Sun 22 Aug 2021 · 14:00 UTC Tynecastle Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 16' Jonathan Hayes
Andrew Halliday 50' Y
Peter Haring 76' Y
Y 80' Lewis Ferguson
Jamie Walker 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Heart of Midlothian FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League at Tynecastle Park.

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

10
5
10
Heart of Midlothian FC 25 games · Avg 2.6 goals Aberdeen FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-08-22 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–1 Aberdeen FC 2019-12-29 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–1 Aberdeen FC 2019-08-04 Aberdeen FC 3–2 Heart of Midlothian FC 2019-05-10 Aberdeen FC 2–1 Heart of Midlothian FC 2019-03-30 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–1 Aberdeen FC

Recent Form

Heart of Midlothian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Aug Aberdeen FC H 1–1 D
07 Aug St. Mirren FC A 2–1 W
31 Jul Celtic FC H 2–1 W
11 Mar St. Mirren FC A 0–1 L
07 Mar Motherwell FC H 1–1 D
03 Mar Hibernian FC A 3–1 W
Aberdeen FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Aug Heart of Midlothian FC A 1–1 D
08 Aug Livingston FC A 2–1 W
01 Aug Dundee United FC H 2–0 W
15 May Rangers FC A 0–4 L
12 May Hibernian FC H 0–1 L
01 May Livingston FC A 2–1 W

Season Stats

Heart of Midlothian FC Aberdeen FC
#3 Position #7
13 Points 8
7 Played 7
4 / 1 / 2 W / D / L 2 / 2 / 3
14 Scored 7
8 Conceded 8
+6 GD -1
1.86 PPG 1.14
57% Win % 29%

Key Stats

52% Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
48% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
29% Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season

Heart of Midlothian FC are 3rd (13 pts). Aberdeen FC are 7th (8 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Heart of Midlothian FC
0-15
4/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/2
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Heart of Midlothian FC
James Wilson 3 G
Claudio Braga 2 G 2 A
Joshua McPake 1 G 1 A
Calvin Miller 1 G
Tom Renaud 1 G
Aberdeen FC
Kevin Nisbet 3 G 2 A
Lewis Mayo 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Heart of Midlothian FC and Aberdeen FC is underway.
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Stephen Glass might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Heart of Midlothian FC in their trying to find a way past Aberdeen FC's compact .
  • 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Joe Lewis suffering a number of foals already.
  • 16' The referee shows Aberdeen FC player a Yellow card on 16.
  • 21' 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.
  • 26' The travelling Aberdeen FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 31' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 31 minutes.
  • 36' It’s high time Stephen Glass made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 40' The whistle greets Connor McLennan as he departs to be replaced by Jay Emmanuel-Thomas.
  • 45' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 46' Aberdeen FC ring the changes. Jonathan Hayes has done his job and it is now time for Dean Campbell to step up.
  • 50' The referee calls foul for Andrew Halliday. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 55' Magnificent from Liam Boyce! That is 38 goals in 377 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 60' Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 251 appearances.
  • 65' Aberdeen FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 70' Heart of Midlothian FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 72' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Funso-King Ojo makes it 1-1.
  • 75' The whistle greets Andrew Halliday as he departs to be replaced by Jamie Walker.
  • 76' Controversy at the stadium! Peter Haring argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 78' Aaron McEneff has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gary Mackay-Steven on 78 minute.
  • 80' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Lewis Ferguson on 80 minutes.
  • 85' The 26-year-old Euan Henderson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 90' That is a Yellow card for Heart of Midlothian FC. Jamie Walker will be fuming at that decision.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Josh Ginnelly as he leaves the pitch. Euan Henderson steps in for Heart of Midlothian FC.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Heart of Midlothian FC 1-1 Aberdeen FC.

Lineups

Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Robbie Neilson

Aberdeen FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stephen Glass

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lawrence Shankland 5
Sam Cosgrove 4
Duk 3
Josh Ginnelly 3
John Souttar 2
Leighton Clarkson 2
Lewis Ferguson 2
Steven Naismith 2

Head to Head

2021-08-22 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–1 Aberdeen FC 2019-12-29 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–1 Aberdeen FC 2019-08-04 Aberdeen FC 3–2 Heart of Midlothian FC 2019-05-10 Aberdeen FC 2–1 Heart of Midlothian FC 2019-03-30 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–1 Aberdeen FC

Heart of Midlothian FC Form

2021-08-22 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–1 Aberdeen FC D 2021-08-07 St. Mirren FC 1–2 Heart of Midlothian FC W 2021-07-31 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–1 Celtic FC W 2020-03-11 St. Mirren FC 1–0 Heart of Midlothian FC L 2020-03-07 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–1 Motherwell FC D 2020-03-03 Hibernian FC 1–3 Heart of Midlothian FC W

Aberdeen FC Form

2021-08-22 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–1 Aberdeen FC D 2021-08-08 Livingston FC 1–2 Aberdeen FC W 2021-08-01 Aberdeen FC 2–0 Dundee United FC W 2021-05-15 Rangers FC 4–0 Aberdeen FC L 2021-05-12 Aberdeen FC 0–1 Hibernian FC L 2021-05-01 Livingston FC 1–2 Aberdeen FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.79 Heart of Midlothian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11 Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Heart of Midlothian FC49% Draw26% Aberdeen FC25%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Heart of Midlothian FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
51%
Heart of Midlothian FC or Aberdeen FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Heart of Midlothian FC37% Draw44% Aberdeen FC19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 0
9.1%
2 – 0
8.7%
0 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
5.3%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 0
5.1%
0 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Heart of Midlothian FC

Handicap Heart of Midlothian FC covers Push Aberdeen FC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 16% 71%
-1.5 29% — 71%
-1 29% 22% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 13% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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