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Ross County FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Sat 17 Oct 2020 · 14:00 UTC Global Energy Stadium HT 45+4' · FT 45+5'

Overview

Match Preview

Ross County FC vs Hibernian FCPremier League at Global Energy Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Stuart Stevenson
  • Referee Nick Walsh
  • Referee Frank Connor
  • Referee

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Oct Hibernian FC H 0–0 D
04 Oct Rangers FC A 0–2 L
27 Sep Aberdeen FC H 0–3 L
19 Sep St. Johnstone FC A 1–0 W
12 Sep Celtic FC H 0–5 L
29 Aug Livingston FC A 0–1 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Oct Ross County FC A 0–0 D
02 Oct Hamilton Academical FC H 3–2 W
27 Sep Celtic FC A 0–3 L
20 Sep Rangers FC H 2–2 D
12 Sep St. Mirren FC A 3–0 W
30 Aug Aberdeen FC H 0–1 L

Key Stats

47% Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
47% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Ross County FC host Hibernian FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' Keith Watson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Ross County FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 25' 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.
  • 30' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 35' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alexandros Gogic, as he is very good at scoring at Global Energy Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 40' Ross County FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 41' That is a Yellow card for Hibernian FC. Joe Newell will be fuming at that decision.
  • 46' The 33-year-old Joe Newell has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 51' Hibernian FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 56' The energy levels are beginning to show. Stuart Kettlewell might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 61' Ross County FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hibernian FC backline.
  • 64' Hibernian FC make a change. Kyle Magennis trudges off to be replaced by Stephen Mallan on 64 minutes.
  • 69' It’s high time Stuart Kettlewell made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 74' 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.
  • 76' The whistle greets Coll Donaldson as he departs to be replaced by Tom Grivosti.
  • 77' A tactical swap from Ross County FCStephen Kelly on, Charlie Lakin off on 77 minutes.
  • 79' It’s a booking for Ross County FC player. Connor Randall gets a Red card.
  • 82' Ross County FC ring the changes. Michael Gardyne has done his job and it is now time for Billy McKay to step up.
  • 84' Time for substitution for Hibernian FC. Lewis Stevenson is replaced by James Gullan.
  • 86' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ross Stewart on 86.
  • 88' Jordan Tillson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Harry Paton at the 88 minute mark.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1 Ross County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29 Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for: Ross County FC or Hibernian FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Ross County FC32% Draw30% Hibernian FC38%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.29
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 40%
60%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Ross County FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Hibernian FC
68%
Ross County FC or Hibernian FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Ross County FC20% Draw51% Hibernian FC29%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
11.8%
1 – 0
8.9%
1 – 2
8.1%
0 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
4.9%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 3
3.6%
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Ross County FC

Handicap Ross County FC covers Push Hibernian FC covers
-2.5 3% 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% 90%
-1 10% 17% 73%
-0.5 27% 73%
+0.5 59% 41%
+1 59% 22% 19%
+1.5 81% 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% 7%

Clean Sheet

Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
28%
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
37%

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