FootyMAD's Aberdeen match preview

Last updated : 26 January 2010 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 Wednesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 129 games played, Jambo's have recorded 63 wins, and Aberdeen have come away with 26 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tynecastle Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2009, the Jambo's carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 09 JanAberdeen2 - 0HeartsSFAC
2009/2010Sat 17 OctAberdeen1 - 1HeartsSPL
2008/2009Tue 12 MayAberdeen0 - 0HeartsSPL
2008/2009Sat 14 FebHearts2-1AberdeenSPL
2008/2009Sat 27 DecAberdeen1 - 0HeartsSPL
2008/2009Sat 25 OctHearts1 - 1AberdeenSPL
2007/2008Sat 26 JanAberdeen0 - 1HeartsSPL

Recent respective form guides

Heart of Midlothian have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 5 to 3.

Aberdeen have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Dons have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Hearts lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 28 points from their 21 games so far. Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 24 points from their 19 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hearts63215411
Aberdeen6303559

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Aberdeen is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Jambo's in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Hearts Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Aberdeen 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.