Hibernian FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
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Hibernian FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League .
- Hibernian FC 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Banks
- Referee Euan Anderson
- Referee Mike Roncone
- Referee Brian Templeton
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 May | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 May | Rangers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Apr | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Apr | Celtic FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Apr | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | Hibernian FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 10 May | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 May | Celtic FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 28 Apr | Rangers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Apr | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Dundee FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Hibernian FC | Aberdeen FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #11 |
| 11 | Points | 11 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 3 / 2 / 7 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 7 |
| 15 | Scored | 12 |
| 17 | Conceded | 18 |
| -2 | GD | -6 |
| 0.92 | PPG | 0.92 |
| 25% | Win % | 25% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (31 games)
H2H (31 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
Hibernian FC this season
17%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
Hibernian FC are 10th (11 pts). Aberdeen FC are 11th (11 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Hibernian FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/2
31-45
1/7
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/1
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Aberdeen FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/4
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Hibernian FC
| Callum Wright | 3 G | 1 A |
| Martin Boyle | 3 G | |
| Owen Elding | 2 G | 1 A |
Aberdeen FC
| Kevin Nisbet | 4 G | 3 A |
| Connor Ronan | 2 G | 2 A |
| Ayoub Mouloua | 2 G | |
| Lewis Mayo | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Hibernian FC and Aberdeen FC.
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Derek McInnes will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' Hibernian FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Marc McNulty, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 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.
- 26' Brilliant from the ! Marc McNulty makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 26.
- 31' The energy levels are beginning to show. Derek McInnes might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 34' Hibernian FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 39' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Hibernian FC and Aberdeen FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 43' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Sam Cosgrove makes it 1-1.
- 48' Hibernian FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Aberdeen FC's shape.
- 53' Scotland international Paul Hanlon has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 58' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. James Wilson made 361 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 59' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dominic Ball on 59.
- 61' The whistle greets Dominic Ball as he departs to be replaced by Stevie May.
- 63' The deadlock is broken! James Wilson gets on the scoresheet on 63 minutes.
- 64' The crowd applauds Mark Milligan as he leaves the pitch. Marvyn Bartley steps in for Hibernian FC.
- 69' A quiet spell here at . Hibernian FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 74' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Gary Mackay-Steven. He replaces Connor McLennan on 77 minute.
- 79' The referee calls foul for Stephane Omeonga. He receives a Yellow card.
- 79' Another substitution for Hibernian FC to replace Daryl Horgan by Oliver Shaw on 79 minute.
- 83' Another substitution for Hibernian FC to replace Stephane Omeonga by Vykintas Slivka on 83 minute.
- 85' Michael Devlin has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lewis Ferguson on 85 minute.
- 88' The referee calls foul for Darren McGregor. He receives a Yellow card.
- 90' Hibernian FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- Another three points for Aberdeen FC.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 40
-
5
Mark Milligan ↓ Marvin Bartley 64'
- 14
-
7
Daryl Horgan ↓ Oliver Shaw 79'
- 16
- 4
- 1
- 33
- 2
- 24
Bench
- 17
- 31
- 22
- 3
-
6
Marvin Bartley ↑ 64'
-
8
Vykintas Slivka ↑ 83'
-
32
Oliver Shaw ↑ 79'
Coach
Paul Heckingbottom
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 29
- 4
- 2
- 3
- 5
-
21
Dominic Ball ↓ Stevie May 61'
- 16
-
19
Lewis Ferguson ↓ Michael Devlin 85'
- 20
- 27
Bench
- 8
-
17
Stevie May ↑ 61'
- 30
-
18
Michael Devlin ↑ 85'
-
11
Gary Mackay-Steven ↑ 77'
- 24
- 33
Coach
Derek McInnes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Martin Boyle | 9 |
| Josh Campbell | 5 |
| Nicky Cadden | 4 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 4 |
| Christian Doidge | 3 |
| Lewis Ferguson | 3 |
| Bojan Miovski | 3 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 3 |
Head to Head
Hibernian FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.16
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Hibernian FC or Aberdeen FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
68%
Hibernian FC or Aberdeen FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
11.8%
0 – 1
10.1%
1 – 0
10%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 1
2.9%
0 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 20% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

