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Heart of Midlothian FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2022-23
Heart of Midlothian FC
5 – 0
Full Time
Aberdeen FC
Wed 18 Jan 2023 · 19:45 UTC Tynecastle Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 39' Duk
Kye Rowles 55' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

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

10
5
10
Heart of Midlothian FC 25 games · Avg 2.6 goals Aberdeen FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-01-18 Heart of Midlothian FC 5–0 Aberdeen FC 2022-10-16 Aberdeen FC 2–0 Heart of Midlothian FC 2022-03-02 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC 2021-10-30 Aberdeen FC 2–1 Heart of Midlothian FC 2021-08-22 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–1 Aberdeen FC

Recent Form

Heart of Midlothian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jan Aberdeen FC H 5–0 W
13 Jan St. Mirren FC H 1–0 W
07 Jan St. Mirren FC A 1–1 D
02 Jan Hibernian FC H 3–0 W
28 Dec St. Johnstone FC A 3–2 W
24 Dec Dundee United FC A 2–2 D
Aberdeen FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jan Heart of Midlothian FC A 0–5 L
07 Jan St. Johnstone FC H 2–0 W
02 Jan Ross County FC H 0–0 D
28 Dec Kilmarnock FC A 1–2 L
24 Dec St. Mirren FC A 1–3 L
20 Dec Rangers FC H 2–3 L

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)
48% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Heart of Midlothian FC and Aberdeen FC is underway.
  • 5' Aberdeen FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' Josh Ginnelly has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 15 minutes.
  • 20' Heart of Midlothian FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 25' 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.
  • 28' Michael Smith has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 28 minutes.
  • 29' Brilliant from the ! Michael Smith makes it 3-0 with a superb finish on 29.
  • 34' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 39' What a moment for Lawrence Shankland! That strike on 39 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 39' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Duk.
  • 40' GOAL! Lawrence Shankland fires home to make it 5-0!
  • 45' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 46' Josh Ginnelly is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 47' Against the run of play, Josh Ginnelly has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 52' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 54' The whistle greets Jonathan Hayes as he departs to be replaced by Vicente Besuijen.
  • 55' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kye Rowles on 55 minutes.
  • 60' Ross McCrorie needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 61' Ryan Duncan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Bojan Miovski at the 61 minute mark.
  • 62' What composure from Cameron Devlin! The Australia international strokes it home. 8-0.
  • 65' Stephen Humphrys gets the nod from Heart of Midlothian FC. He replaces Josh Ginnelly and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 70' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 71' Aberdeen FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jayden Richardson is hanging Matthew Kennedy on the field on 71 minute.
  • 72' Aberdeen FC ring the changes. Duk has done his job and it is now time for Marley Watkins to step up.
  • 75' It is a substitution in Heart of Midlothian FC team. Toby Sibbick is replaced by Stephen Kingsley on 75 minute.
  • 80' Aberdeen 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.
  • 84' Michael Smith makes way for Alan Forrest at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Heart of Midlothian FC.
  • 85' Yutaro Oda is ready to make an impact after coming on for Robert Snodgrass at the 85 minute mark.
  • 90' The home supporters are growing impatient. Heart of Midlothian FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 5-0 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Robbie Neilson

Aberdeen FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach James Goodwin

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lawrence Shankland 5
Sam Cosgrove 4
Duk 3
Josh Ginnelly 3
Lewis Ferguson 2
Steven Naismith 2
Michael Smith 2
Liam Boyce 2

Head to Head

2023-01-18 Heart of Midlothian FC 5–0 Aberdeen FC 2022-10-16 Aberdeen FC 2–0 Heart of Midlothian FC 2022-03-02 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC 2021-10-30 Aberdeen FC 2–1 Heart of Midlothian FC 2021-08-22 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–1 Aberdeen FC

Heart of Midlothian FC Form

2023-01-18 Heart of Midlothian FC 5–0 Aberdeen FC W 2023-01-13 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–0 St. Mirren FC W 2023-01-07 St. Mirren FC 1–1 Heart of Midlothian FC D 2023-01-02 Heart of Midlothian FC 3–0 Hibernian FC W 2022-12-28 St. Johnstone FC 2–3 Heart of Midlothian FC W 2022-12-24 Dundee United FC 2–2 Heart of Midlothian FC D

Aberdeen FC Form

2023-01-18 Heart of Midlothian FC 5–0 Aberdeen FC L 2023-01-07 Aberdeen FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC W 2023-01-02 Aberdeen FC 0–0 Ross County FC D 2022-12-28 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 Aberdeen FC L 2022-12-24 St. Mirren FC 3–1 Aberdeen FC L 2022-12-20 Aberdeen FC 2–3 Rangers FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.96 Heart of Midlothian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.63 Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for: Heart of Midlothian FC to win 76% + Over 2.5 goals 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Heart of Midlothian FC76% Draw15% Aberdeen FC9%
Actual: Heart of Midlothian FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 3.59
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 68%
32%
± 3.5 47%
53%
± 4.5 28%
72%

Double Chance

Heart of Midlothian FC or Draw
91%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
24%
Heart of Midlothian FC or Aberdeen FC
85%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Heart of Midlothian FC63% Draw32% Aberdeen FC5%
Actual: Heart of Midlothian FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.4%
3 – 0
11.8%
4 – 0
8.6%
1 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
7.4%
3 – 1
7.3%
1 – 1
5.7%
4 – 1
5.4%
5 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
3.9%
5 – 1
3.3%
6 – 0
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Heart of Midlothian FC

Handicap Heart of Midlothian FC covers Push Aberdeen FC covers
-2.5 43% — 57%
-2 43% 22% 36%
-1.5 64% — 36%
-1 64% 19% 17%
-0.5 83% — 17%
+0.5 95% — 5%
+1 95% 4% 1%
+1.5 99% — 1%
+2 99% 1% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
54% ✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
6% ✓

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