FootyMAD Aberdeen match preview

Last updated : 08 August 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Heart Of Midlothian v Aberdeen fixture

Hearts prepare to entertain Aberdeen at Tynecastle Stadium on Saturday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 117 games played, Jambo's have recorded 56 wins, and Aberdeen have come away with 24 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tynecastle Stadium was less than a year ago, in November 2002, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2002/2003Tue 28 JanAberdeen0 - 1HeartsSPL
2002/2003Tue 12 NovAberdeen0 - 1HeartsSLC
2002/2003Sat 09 NovHearts0-0AberdeenSPL
2002/2003Sun 18 AugAberdeen1 - 1HeartsSPL
2001/2002Sat 13 AprAberdeen2 - 3HeartsSPL
2001/2002Sat 12 JanHearts3 - 1AberdeenSPL
2001/2002Sat 27 OctAberdeen3 - 2HeartsSPL

Recent respective form guides

Heart Of Midlothian have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Jambo's in those games, with 5 conceded.

Aberdeen's away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The Dons's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.



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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hearts6303459
Aberdeen650110615

FootyMad's prediction ...

Hearts are starting to turn Tynecastle Stadium into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occassion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Hearts 9 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Aberdeen 9 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.