Hibernian FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Hibernian FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League .
- Hibernian FC 33 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Banks
- Referee Euan Anderson
- Referee Mike Roncone
- Referee Brian Templeton
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 33 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 33 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic FC | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell FC | 33 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian FC | 33 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk FC | 33 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee United FC | 33 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 33 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee FC | 33 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Mirren FC | 33 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock FC | 33 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston FC | 33 | 16 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #8 |
| 51 | Points | 33 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 13 / 12 / 8 | W / D / L | 9 / 6 / 18 |
| 51 | Scored | 33 |
| 37 | Conceded | 48 |
| +14 | GD | -15 |
| 1.55 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 39% | Win % | 27% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (29 games)
H2H (29 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Hibernian FC are 5th (51 pts). Aberdeen FC are 8th (33 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Derek McInnes will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' Fraser Murray has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 297 appearances.
- 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' Supporters expect more eagerness from Scott McKenna, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Aberdeen FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 26' GOAL! Marc McNulty fires home to make it 1-0!
- 31' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 34' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Mark Milligan.
- 39' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 43' Sam Cosgrove does the damage! The net is bulging and Aberdeen FC surge ahead!
- 48' Hibernian FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 53' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Shaleum Logan made 350 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 58' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Hibernian FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 59' Dominic Ball catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 59.
- 61' The supporters are chanting for Stevie May. He replaces Dominic Ball on 61 minute.
- 63' James Wilson puts Aberdeen FC on the lead.
- 64' Fresh legs for Hibernian FC! Marvyn Bartley comes on to replace Mark Milligan.
- 69' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 74' Hibernian FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Aberdeen FC's shape.
- 77' Aberdeen FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gary Mackay-Steven is hanging Connor McLennan on the field on 77 minute.
- 79' The referee shows Hibernian FC player a Yellow card on 79.
- 79' Oliver Shaw gets the nod from Hibernian FC. He replaces Daryl Horgan and will look to change the dynamic.
- 83' Fresh legs for Hibernian FC! Vykintas Slivka comes on to replace Stephane Omeonga.
- 85' Time for substitution for Aberdeen FC. Lewis Ferguson is replaced by Michael Devlin.
- 88' Darren McGregor was booked on 88.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Stephen Mallan on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Hibernian 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 | 8 |
| Josh Campbell | 5 |
| Nicky Cadden | 3 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 3 |
| Christian Doidge | 3 |
| Lewis Ferguson | 3 |
| Bojan Miovski | 3 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 3 |
Head to Head
Hibernian FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.35
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Hibernian FC or Aberdeen FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
63%
Hibernian FC or Aberdeen FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 0
10.8%
1 – 0
10.6%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
8.3%
2 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 21% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

