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Hibernian FC vs Hamilton Academical FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Hibernian FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Hamilton Academical FC
Sat 20 Feb 2021 · 15:00 UTC Easter Road Stadium HT 45+4' · FT 45+6'
R 12' Jamie Hamilton
Y 77' Brian Easton
Darren McGregor 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Hibernian FC vs Hamilton Academical FC — Premier League at Easter Road Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Graeme Stewart
  • Referee Alastair Mather
  • Referee Euan Anderson
  • Referee Craig Napier

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

7
1
Hibernian FC 8 games · Avg 3.1 goals Hamilton Academical FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-02-20 Hibernian FC 2–0 Hamilton Academical FC 2020-12-12 Hamilton Academical FC 0–4 Hibernian FC 2020-10-02 Hibernian FC 3–2 Hamilton Academical FC 2020-01-22 Hibernian FC 2–1 Hamilton Academical FC 2019-10-19 Hamilton Academical FC 1–1 Hibernian FC

Recent Form

Hibernian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Feb Hamilton Academical FC H 2–0 W
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
Hamilton Academical FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Feb Hibernian FC A 0–2 L
17 Feb St. Mirren FC A 1–1 D
13 Feb Motherwell FC A 4–1 W
07 Feb Rangers FC H 1–1 D
03 Feb Ross County FC H 1–2 L
27 Jan Celtic FC A 0–2 L

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Hibernian FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Hibernian FC have kicked off against Hamilton Academical FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 10' Darren McGregor has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 297 appearances.
  • 12' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Jamie Hamilton.
  • 13' Martin Boyle adds to his 0 season tally! Hibernian FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 18' Bruce Anderson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 23' Hamilton Academical FC ring the changes. Marios Ogkmpoe has done his job and it is now time for David Moyo to step up.
  • 28' Ryan Fulton, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 33' It looks like no one’s ball. Hibernian FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 38' Joe Newell is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Hamilton Academical FC tonight.
  • 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 48' Hibernian FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 53' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Hibernian FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 58' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 63' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 64' Time for substitution for Hibernian FC. Jamie Murphy is replaced by Kevin Nisbet.
  • 69' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 70' Brilliant from the ! Josh Doig makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 70.
  • 75' The supporters are chanting for Scott Allan. He replaces Christian Doidge on 75 minute.
  • 77' Brian Easton catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 77.
  • 79' The whistle greets Scott Martin as he departs to be replaced by Callum Smith.
  • 84' The Hibernian FC manager makes a substitution. Josh Doig departs to be replaced by Lewis Stevenson.
  • 89' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Darren McGregor. He receives a Yellow card.
  • Another three points for Hibernian FC.

Lineups

Hibernian FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jack Ross

Hamilton Academical FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Rice

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Martin Boyle 3
Stephen Mallan 3
Kevin Nisbet 3
Christian Doidge 2
Florian Kamberi 2
Paul Hanlon 2
Stephen Mallan 2
Ross Cunningham 1

Head to Head

2021-02-20 Hibernian FC 2–0 Hamilton Academical FC 2020-12-12 Hamilton Academical FC 0–4 Hibernian FC 2020-10-02 Hibernian FC 3–2 Hamilton Academical FC 2020-01-22 Hibernian FC 2–1 Hamilton Academical FC 2019-10-19 Hamilton Academical FC 1–1 Hibernian FC

Hibernian FC Form

2021-02-20 Hibernian FC 2–0 Hamilton Academical FC W 2021-02-06 Hibernian FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC W 2021-02-02 St. Mirren FC 1–2 Hibernian FC W 2021-01-30 Dundee United FC 0–2 Hibernian FC W 2021-01-27 Hibernian FC 0–1 Rangers FC L 2021-01-16 Hibernian FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC W

Hamilton Academical FC Form

2021-02-20 Hibernian FC 2–0 Hamilton Academical FC L 2021-02-17 St. Mirren FC 1–1 Hamilton Academical FC D 2021-02-13 Motherwell FC 1–4 Hamilton Academical FC W 2021-02-07 Hamilton Academical FC 1–1 Rangers FC D 2021-02-03 Hamilton Academical FC 1–2 Ross County FC L 2021-01-27 Celtic FC 2–0 Hamilton Academical FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.62 Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92 Hamilton Academical FC xG
I would bet for: Hibernian FC to win 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Hibernian FC57% Draw25% Hamilton Academical FC18%
Actual: Hibernian FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.54
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 46%
54%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Hibernian FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Hamilton Academical FC
43%
Hibernian FC or Hamilton Academical FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Hibernian FC37% Draw47% Hamilton Academical FC16%
Actual: Hibernian FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
11.9%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 1
6.2%
3 – 0
5.4%
1 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
5%
2 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC

Handicap Hibernian FC covers Push Hamilton Academical FC covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 16% 71%
-1.5 29% — 71%
-1 29% 24% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 13% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
40% ✗
Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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