Hibernian FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Hibernian FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League .
- Hibernian FC 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Banks
- Referee Euan Anderson
- Referee Mike Roncone
- Referee Brian Templeton
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
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 | #7 |
| 7 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 1 / 4 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 8 | Scored | 7 |
| 11 | Conceded | 8 |
| -3 | GD | -1 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 29% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (30 games)
H2H (30 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
Hibernian FC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
Hibernian FC are 10th (7 pts). Aberdeen FC are 7th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Hibernian FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
–/4
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/3
■ 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)
Hibernian FC
| Martin Boyle | 3 G |
| Callum Wright | 2 G |
| Josh Campbell | 1 G |
Aberdeen FC
| Kevin Nisbet | 3 G | 2 A |
| Lewis Mayo | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Hibernian FC to score. At the same time, Aberdeen FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Aberdeen FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' Aberdeen FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' It looks surprising Aberdeen FC does not make any changes. Stephane Omeonga has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 26' What a moment for Marc McNulty! That strike on 26 puts his side firmly in control.
- 31' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 31 minutes.
- 34' Controversy at the stadium! Mark Milligan argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 39' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 43' A stunning finish from Sam Cosgrove — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 48' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 53' Both keepers have barely been tested. Hibernian FC and Aberdeen FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 58' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 59' Dominic Ball is having his name booked by the referee on 59.
- 61' Time for substitution for Aberdeen FC. Dominic Ball is replaced by Stevie May.
- 63' The deadlock is broken! James Wilson gets on the scoresheet on 63 minutes.
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Marvyn Bartley. He replaces Mark Milligan on 64 minute.
- 69' The energy levels are beginning to show. Derek McInnes might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 74' Hibernian FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Aberdeen FC's shape.
- 77' The Aberdeen FC bench stirs into life. Connor McLennan is withdrawn and Gary Mackay-Steven gets his opportunity.
- 79' Stephane Omeonga catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 79.
- 79' The Hibernian FC bench stirs into life. Daryl Horgan is withdrawn and Oliver Shaw gets his opportunity.
- 83' The supporters are chanting for Vykintas Slivka. He replaces Stephane Omeonga on 83 minute.
- 85' Aberdeen FC make a change. Lewis Ferguson trudges off to be replaced by Michael Devlin on 85 minutes.
- 88' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Darren McGregor on 88 minutes.
- 90' Stephen Mallan has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-2.
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 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 4 |
| Christian Doidge | 3 |
| Lewis Ferguson | 3 |
| Bojan Miovski | 3 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 3 |
| Nicky Cadden | 3 |
Head to Head
Hibernian FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Aberdeen FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
72%
Hibernian FC or Aberdeen FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
12.3%
0 – 1
11.9%
1 – 0
8.9%
0 – 2
8.2%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
4.8%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 3
3.6%
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 17% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 22% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

