Hibernian FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2023-24 RELEGATION ROUND
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 Grant Irvine
- Assistant 1 Chris Rae (Scotland)
- Assistant 2 Gordon McCabe (Scotland)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 04 May | Ross County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Apr | St. Johnstone FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | Motherwell FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Mar | Rangers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Hibernian FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 04 May | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | Motherwell FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | Dundee FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Apr | Livingston FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Mar | Ross County FC | H | 2–1 | W |
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Hibernian FC launch into their encounter with Aberdeen FC.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' 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.
- 13' Joe Newell has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 13.
- 18' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Aberdeen FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 23' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 23 minutes.
- 28' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 30' Brilliant from the ! Leighton Clarkson makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 30.
- 35' Nathan Moriah-Welsh has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 39' Dante Polvara has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 39 minutes.
- 44' Chris Cadden has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 49' The travelling Aberdeen FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 52' Bojan Miovski does the damage! The net is bulging and Aberdeen FC surge ahead!
- 57' 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 Jack MacKenzie suffering a number of foals already.
- 62' Hibernian FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 67' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Hibernian FC and Aberdeen FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 72' It looks surprising Aberdeen FC does not make any changes. Junior Hoilett has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 74' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Adam Le Fondre on 74 minutes.
- 77' Duk is replacing Junior Hoilett for the Aberdeen FC side.
- 82' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 83' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Graeme Shinnie.
- 88' Paul Hanlon, a Scotland , has 22 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- With this win, Aberdeen FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 21
- 11
- 9
- 17
- 10
- 4
- 33
- 12
- 30
- 20
- 13
Bench
- 15
- 8
- 19
- 16
- 32
- 6
- 23
- 10
- 31
Aberdeen FC Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 24
-
30
Junior Hoilett ↓ Duk 77'
- 27
- 2
-
3
Jack MacKenzie ↓ James McGarry 77'
- 7
- 8
- 10
- 6
- 21
- 9
Bench
- 5
-
15
James McGarry ↑ 77'
- 4
- 34
- 33
-
11
Duk ↑ 77'
- 28
- 19
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Martin Boyle | 8 |
| Josh Campbell | 5 |
| Christian Doidge | 3 |
| Lewis Ferguson | 3 |
| Bojan Miovski | 3 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 3 |
| Nicky Cadden | 3 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 3 |
Head to Head
Hibernian FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.24
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Hibernian FC or Aberdeen FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
69%
Hibernian FC or Aberdeen FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–4 not predicted0 – 4Actual
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 1
8.5%
0 – 0
7.9%
0 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
7%
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 0
4.6%
0 – 3
3.7%
2 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 21% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

