Hibernian FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Hibernian FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League .
- Hibernian FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Banks
- Referee Euan Anderson
- Referee Mike Roncone
- Referee Brian Templeton
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #8 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 3 | Scored | 2 |
| 3 | Conceded | 3 |
| +0 | GD | -1 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (29 games)
H2H (29 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
Hibernian FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
Hibernian FC are 7th (3 pts). Aberdeen FC are 8th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Hibernian FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ 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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Hibernian FC is hosting Aberdeen FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' The 34-year-old Graeme Shinnie has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' David Gray has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 297 appearances.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' 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.
- 26' Marc McNulty adds to his 0 season tally! Hibernian FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 31' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Paul Heckingbottom will be considering his options from the bench.
- 34' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Mark Milligan.
- 39' Israel international Ofir Marciano has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 43' Against the run of play, Sam Cosgrove has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 48' Aberdeen FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 48.
- 53' Dominic Ball is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Hibernian FC tonight.
- 58' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Hibernian FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 59' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dominic Ball on 59.
- 61' Aberdeen FC ring the changes. Dominic Ball has done his job and it is now time for Stevie May to step up.
- 63' GOAL! James Wilson scores on 63. Assisted by Stevie May
- 64' Hibernian FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Marvyn Bartley is hanging Mark Milligan on the field on 64 minute.
- 69' Tomas Cerny needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 74' It is a cagey affair so far. Hibernian FC in their trying to find a way past Aberdeen FC's compact .
- 77' Gary Mackay-Steven is ready to make an impact after coming on for Connor McLennan at the 77 minute mark.
- 79' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Stephane Omeonga on 79 minutes.
- 79' The Hibernian FC bench stirs into life. Daryl Horgan is withdrawn and Oliver Shaw gets his opportunity.
- 83' Hibernian FC make a change. Stephane Omeonga trudges off to be replaced by Vykintas Slivka on 83 minutes.
- 85' Michael Devlin is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lewis Ferguson at the 85 minute mark.
- 88' It’s a booking for Hibernian FC player. Darren McGregor gets a Yellow card.
- 90' The referee shows Hibernian FC player a Yellow card on 90.
- 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 | 8 |
| Josh Campbell | 5 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 3 |
| Nicky Cadden | 3 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 3 |
| Christian Doidge | 3 |
| Lewis Ferguson | 3 |
| Bojan Miovski | 3 |
Head to Head
Hibernian FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.32
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Hibernian FC or Aberdeen FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
65%
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%
1 – 0
9.4%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 20% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 18% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.