FootyMAD's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 18 February 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hibernian v Dundee fixture

Dundee face a trip to Hibernian at Easter Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Dees will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 69 and win only 20 of the 114 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Hibernian running out comfortable 2 - 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:
2004/2005Sat 08 JanHibernian2 - 0DundeeSFAC
2004/2005Sat 20 NovDundee1 - 4HibernianSPL
2004/2005Sat 28 AugHibernian4 - 4DundeeSPL
2003/2004Sat 01 MayHibernian1 - 0DundeeSPL
2003/2004Sat 17 AprDundee2 - 2HibernianSPL
2003/2004Sat 31 JanHibernian1 - 1DundeeSPL
2003/2004Sat 01 NovDundee1 - 1HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. During these games, The Hibees have smashed 14 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 3.

In complete contrast to Hibernian, Dundee are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the Dees have hit 4 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hibernian are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 44 points from 25 games. Dundee are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 24 points from 25 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian641112413
Dundee62229108

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dees are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Hibernian. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Dundee Not won in previous 13 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.