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 William Collum
- Referee Michael Banks
- Referee Callum Spence
- Referee Colin Steven
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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 ball is rolling at Easter Road Stadium. Hibernian FC are looking to make home advantage count against Aberdeen FC.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 7' Another change for Aberdeen FC made on 7 minute. Gregory Leigh leaves to be changed by Connor McLennan.
- 12' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 17' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 22' It is a cagey affair so far. Hibernian FC in their trying to find a way past Aberdeen FC's compact .
- 27' What composure from Martin Boyle! The Australia international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 32' Aberdeen FC have won 369 goals from 362 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 37' Hibernian FC is showing some good football. However, Hibernian FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 42' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Hibernian FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 47' Paul Hanlon is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Hibernian FC tonight.
- 52' It’s high time Derek McInnes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 53' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alexandros Gogic on 53.
- 58' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 59' The Aberdeen FC bench stirs into life. Dylan McGeouch is withdrawn and Niall McGinn gets his opportunity.
- 64' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 67' GOAL! Martin Boyle scores on 67. Assisted by Lewis Stevenson
- 67' The crowd applauds Josh Doig as he leaves the pitch. Lewis Stevenson steps in for Hibernian FC.
- 72' With 3 assists to his name this season, Kevin Nisbet is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Hibernian FC.
- 76' Shaleum Logan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ash Taylor on 76 minute.
- 81' Ross McCrorie needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 85' Time for substitution for Hibernian FC. Christian Doidge is replaced by Kevin Nisbet.
- 90' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- The points are shared — Hibernian FC 2-0 Aberdeen FC. Honours even.
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 | 9 |
| Josh Campbell | 5 |
| Nicky Cadden | 4 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 4 |
| Christian Doidge | 3 |
| Lewis Ferguson | 3 |
| Bojan Miovski | 3 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 3 |
Head to Head
Hibernian FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.44
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hibernian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
48%
Hibernian FC or Aberdeen FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Hibernian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.4%
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 0
12.9%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.3%
3 – 0
5.1%
1 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.2%
2 – 2
3.5%
0 – 2
3.2%
4 – 0
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 16% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 25% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 13% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.