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Hibernian FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2021-22 RELEGATION ROUND

Premier League · 2021-22
Hibernian FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Aberdeen FC
Sat 7 May 2022 · 14:00 UTC Easter Road Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 90' David Bates

Overview

Match Preview

Hibernian FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League at Easter Road Stadium.

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

11
6
12
Hibernian FC 29 games · Avg 2.7 goals Aberdeen FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-05-07 Hibernian FC 1–1 Aberdeen FC 2022-03-19 Aberdeen FC 3–1 Hibernian FC 2021-10-23 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Hibernian FC 2021-05-12 Aberdeen FC 0–1 Hibernian FC 2021-02-06 Hibernian FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC

Recent Form

Hibernian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 May Aberdeen FC H 1–1 D
30 Apr Livingston FC A 0–1 L
23 Apr St. Mirren FC A 1–0 W
09 Apr Heart of Midlothian FC A 1–3 L
02 Apr Dundee United FC H 1–1 D
19 Mar Aberdeen FC A 1–3 L
Aberdeen FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 May Hibernian FC A 1–1 D
30 Apr Dundee FC H 1–0 W
23 Apr Livingston FC H 1–2 L
09 Apr Ross County FC H 0–1 L
02 Apr Dundee FC A 2–2 D
19 Mar Hibernian FC H 3–1 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)
45% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
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' 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.
  • 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 30' Aberdeen FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
  • 35' David Bates has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 40' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 45' USA international Christian Ramirez has been a key figure this campaign — 3 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
  • 50' The home supporters are growing impatient. Hibernian FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 55' What a moment for David Bates! That strike on 55 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 56' The deadlock is broken! David Bates gets on the scoresheet on 56 minutes.
  • 61' It looks surprising Aberdeen FC does not make any changes. Matt Macey has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 64' Christian Ramirez gets the nod from Aberdeen FC. He replaces Marley Watkins and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 65' Another substitution for Hibernian FC to replace Josh Campbell by Sylvester Jasper on 65 minute.
  • 70' Aberdeen FC is showing some good football. However, Aberdeen FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 72' Elias Hoff Melkersen makes way for James Scott at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hibernian FC.
  • 77' Lewis Ferguson, a Scotland , has 2 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 82' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 83' A stunning finish from Paul McGinn — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 85' A change in the Aberdeen FC ranks — Connor Barron exits the field as Dylan McGeouch enters on 85.
  • 88' Rocky Bushiri gets the nod from Hibernian FC. He replaces Paul Hanlon and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' David Bates catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Hibernian FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach David Gray

Aberdeen FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach James Goodwin

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Martin Boyle 8
Josh Campbell 5
Nicky Cadden 3
Kevin Nisbet 3
Christian Doidge 3
Lewis Ferguson 3
Bojan Miovski 3
Sam Cosgrove 3

Head to Head

2022-05-07 Hibernian FC 1–1 Aberdeen FC 2022-03-19 Aberdeen FC 3–1 Hibernian FC 2021-10-23 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Hibernian FC 2021-05-12 Aberdeen FC 0–1 Hibernian FC 2021-02-06 Hibernian FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC

Hibernian FC Form

2022-05-07 Hibernian FC 1–1 Aberdeen FC D 2022-04-30 Livingston FC 1–0 Hibernian FC L 2022-04-23 St. Mirren FC 0–1 Hibernian FC W 2022-04-09 Heart of Midlothian FC 3–1 Hibernian FC L 2022-04-02 Hibernian FC 1–1 Dundee United FC D 2022-03-19 Aberdeen FC 3–1 Hibernian FC L

Aberdeen FC Form

2022-05-07 Hibernian FC 1–1 Aberdeen FC D 2022-04-30 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Dundee FC W 2022-04-23 Aberdeen FC 1–2 Livingston FC L 2022-04-09 Aberdeen FC 0–1 Ross County FC L 2022-04-02 Dundee FC 2–2 Aberdeen FC D 2022-03-19 Aberdeen FC 3–1 Hibernian FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.49 Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08 Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for: Hibernian FC or Draw 73%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Hibernian FC45% Draw28% Aberdeen FC27%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Hibernian FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
55%
Hibernian FC or Aberdeen FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Hibernian FC32% Draw48% Aberdeen FC20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.3%
0 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
8.2%
0 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.4%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC

Handicap Hibernian FC covers Push Aberdeen FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 14% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 22% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 16% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.