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Last updated : 10 February 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Heart Of Midlothian v Aberdeen fixture

Hearts prepare to entertain Aberdeen at Tynecastle Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 122 games played, Jambo's have recorded 60 wins, and Aberdeen have come away with 24 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tynecastle Stadium was earlier this season, with Hearts running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 04 FebHearts3-0AberdeenSFAC
2005/2006Sun 20 NovAberdeen1 - 1HeartsSPL
2005/2006Sat 20 AugHearts2 - 0AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sun 22 MayAberdeen2 - 0HeartsSPL
2004/2005Sat 29 JanHearts1 - 0AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sun 07 NovAberdeen0 - 1HeartsSPL
2004/2005Sat 14 AugHearts0 - 0AberdeenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Heart Of Midlothian have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. In this time, Jambo's have rattled up an impressive 16 goals, and conceded 5.

Aberdeen have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. While the Dons have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hearts sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 51 points from their 25 games. Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 32 points from their 25 games played so far,

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hearts641114513
Aberdeen632110911

FootyMad's prediction ...

Hearts may be coming up against a decent side in Aberdeen, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Jambo's. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Hearts Won 3 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Aberdeen Not won in previous 2 away matches.