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 33 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee William Collum
- Referee Michael Banks
- Referee Callum Spence
- Referee Colin Steven
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Feb | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Jan | Dundee United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Jan | Rangers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Jan | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | Celtic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | Hibernian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Feb | Livingston FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Jan | Livingston FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Jan | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Jan | Motherwell FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Jan | Ross County FC | A | 1–4 | L |
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' Three points are at stake. Hibernian FC host Aberdeen FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Hibernian FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Aberdeen FC's shape.
- 7' The crowd applauds Gregory Leigh as he leaves the pitch. Connor McLennan steps in for Aberdeen FC.
- 12' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 17' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jack Ross will be considering his options from the bench.
- 22' Ash Taylor has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 27' Martin Boyle puts Hibernian FC on the lead.
- 32' Gregory Leigh has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 103 appearances.
- 37' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 42' 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.
- 47' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Joe Lewis suffering a number of foals already.
- 52' Kevin Nisbet is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Aberdeen FC so far.
- 53' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alexandros Gogic on 53.
- 58' Aberdeen FC have won 357 goals from 350 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 59' The Aberdeen FC bench stirs into life. Dylan McGeouch is withdrawn and Niall McGinn gets his opportunity.
- 64' Dylan McGeouch needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 67' Martin Boyle has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 67 minutes.
- 67' Lewis Stevenson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Josh Doig at the 67 minute mark.
- 72' Both keepers have barely been tested. Hibernian FC and Aberdeen FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 76' Shaleum Logan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ash Taylor at the 76 minute mark.
- 81' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 85' The Hibernian FC bench stirs into life. Christian Doidge is withdrawn and Kevin Nisbet gets his opportunity.
- 90' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Hibernian FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
36
Jackson Irvine ↓ Kyle Magennis 67'
-
9
Christian Doidge ↓ Kevin Nisbet 85'
- 10
- 13
- 27
- 6
- 4
- 1
- 24
-
18
Jamie Murphy ↓ Melker Hallberg 76'
-
25
Josh Doig ↓ Lewis Stevenson 67'
Bench
- 33
- 23
- 8
-
7
Kyle Magennis ↑ 67'
-
16
Lewis Stevenson ↑ 67'
- 5
- 2
-
20
Melker Hallberg ↑ 76'
-
15
Kevin Nisbet ↑ 85'
Coach
Jack Ross
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
15
Dylan McGeouch ↓ Niall McGinn 59'
-
14
Ash Taylor ↓ Shaleum Logan 76'
- 17
- 3
- 1
- 4
- 19
- 33
- 40
- 7
Bench
-
2
Shaleum Logan ↑ 76'
-
10
Niall McGinn ↑ 59'
- 24
-
18
Connor McLennan ↑ 7'
- 29
- 23
- 43
- 9
- 26
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
1.63
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.71
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hibernian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: No — clean sheet
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
83%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
43%
Hibernian FC or Aberdeen FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Hibernian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.9%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.9%
0 – 0
11.7%
2 – 1
8.8%
3 – 0
6.6%
0 – 1
5.8%
3 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
3.7%
2 – 2
3.2%
4 – 0
2.7%
0 – 2
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 26% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
50%
✗
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.