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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 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

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Easter Road Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Hibernian FC and Hamilton Academical FC.
  • 5' The travelling Hamilton Academical FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Paul McGinn made 289 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 12' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Jamie Hamilton.
  • 13' Hibernian FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Martin Boyle on 13.
  • 18' Josh Doig needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 23' David Moyo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marios Ogkmpoe on 23 minute.
  • 28' 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 Jamie Hamilton suffering a number of foals already.
  • 33' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 38' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 43' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 48' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Hibernian FC that had 297 games and scored 388 goals.
  • 53' Hamilton Academical FC is showing some good football. However, Hamilton Academical FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 58' Hamilton Academical FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 58.
  • 63' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 63 minutes.
  • 64' The supporters are chanting for Kevin Nisbet. He replaces Jamie Murphy on 64 minute.
  • 69' Darren McGregor has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 33 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 70' What a strike from Josh Doig! The score is 2-0.
  • 75' Time for substitution for Hibernian FC. Christian Doidge is replaced by Scott Allan.
  • 77' The referee shows Hamilton Academical FC player a Yellow card on 77.
  • 79' Another change for Hamilton Academical FC made on 79 minute. Scott Martin leaves to be changed by Callum Smith.
  • 84' The Hibernian FC manager makes a substitution. Josh Doig departs to be replaced by Lewis Stevenson.
  • 89' Supporters expect more eagerness from Christian Doidge, as he is very good at scoring at Easter Road Stadium with 8 goals in the last 8 games.
  • 90' Darren McGregor is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-0.

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
Kevin Nisbet 3
Martin Boyle 3
Stephen Mallan 3
Stephen Mallan 2
Christian Doidge 2
Florian Kamberi 2
Paul Hanlon 2
Ryan Porteous 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.