Hibernian FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hibernian FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League at Easter Road Stadium.
- Hibernian FC 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Referee Dougie Potter
- Referee David Dickinson
- Referee Callum Spence
6 games this season
🟨 4.8/game
⚽ 15.3 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Aug | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | Motherwell FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Aug | Dundee United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Aug | Livingston FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 01 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug | Hibernian FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Aug | NSI Runavik | H | 6–0 | W |
| 23 Aug | Livingston FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Aug | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Aug | Rangers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Mar | Hibernian FC | H | 3–1 | 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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Hibernian FC and Aberdeen FC has kicked off!
- 5' Hibernian FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' Jonny Hayes has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' Martin Boyle has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 11 appearances with only 3 goals this season.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 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.
- 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Derek McInnes will be considering his options from the bench.
- 35' Over 35 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 39' A goal from the Scotland international Lewis Ferguson! He fires home on 39 to make it 0-1!
- 44' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 49' Hibernian FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 54' Aberdeen FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 54' Hibernian FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jamie Murphy is hanging Scott Allan on the field on 54 minute.
- 59' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 64' Josh Doig makes way for Stephen Mallan at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hibernian FC.
- 67' Scott Wright makes way for Dylan McGeouch at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Aberdeen FC.
- 72' James Gullan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Melker Hallberg at the 72 minute mark.
- 74' The crowd applauds Marley Watkins as he leaves the pitch. Curtis Main steps in for Aberdeen FC.
- 77' The Aberdeen FC manager makes a substitution. Ryan Hedges departs to be replaced by Niall McGinn.
- 82' Paul Hanlon, a Scotland , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 87' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Hibernian FC and Aberdeen FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- It finishes all square. Hibernian FC and Aberdeen FC share the spoils 0-1.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 11
-
23
Scott Allan ↓ Jamie Murphy 54'
- 10
- 8
- 6
- 4
- 1
- 5
-
25
Josh Doig ↓ Stephen Mallan 64'
-
20
Melker Hallberg ↓ James Gullan 72'
Bench
-
14
Stephen Mallan ↑ 64'
- 16
- 12
- 2
- 24
- 27
-
19
James Gullan ↑ 72'
-
18
Jamie Murphy ↑ 54'
- 21
Coach
Jack Ross
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
50
Marley Watkins ↓ Curtis Main 74'
-
11
Ryan Hedges ↓ Niall McGinn 77'
- 17
- 3
- 1
- 4
- 5
-
25
Scott Wright ↓ Dylan McGeouch 67'
- 19
- 33
- 40
Bench
-
15
Dylan McGeouch ↑ 67'
- 8
- 14
- 2
-
10
Niall McGinn ↑ 77'
- 20
- 18
-
9
Curtis Main ↑ 74'
- 22
Coach
Derek McInnes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Martin Boyle | 9 |
| Josh Campbell | 5 |
| Nicky Cadden | 4 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 4 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 3 |
| Christian Doidge | 3 |
| Lewis Ferguson | 3 |
| Bojan Miovski | 3 |
Head to Head
Hibernian FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.07
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Hibernian FC or Aberdeen FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.09
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
66%
Hibernian FC or Aberdeen FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.8%
1 – 1
14.5%
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7%
2 – 0
6.7%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
2.5%
3 – 0
2.4%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 20% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 20% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

