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Hibernian vs Aberdeen Match Summary
Competition | Scottish Premiership |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 19 September 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh |
A restless Easter Road hosts a wounded home side against confident visitors, and our Hibernian vs Aberdeen prediction leans towards the Dons in this Scottish Premiership fixture.
Hibernian parted company with David Gray on 16 September, handing interim charge to John Potter, and the Hibees head into this one having lost their last three Premiership matches.
Aberdeen arrive in Leith buzzing after mauling Motherwell 4-0 at Fir Park in midweek, a result that finally rediscovered the goalscoring touch that had deserted them in their previous four league games.
Across the last six meetings between the clubs, Hibernian have four wins to Aberdeen's two with no draws, so there is plenty of needle in this fixture.
Hibernian vs Aberdeen Form
Hibernian are a mess domestically, losing their last three Premiership matches and trailing at both half time and full time in five of their last seven. The one bright spot came in the cup, a 3-0 win over Ross County booking a Premier Sports Cup semi-final. This side still take plenty of shots, with 29+ recorded in four of their last five outings.
Aberdeen have momentum, hammering Motherwell 4-0 away in midweek after a stubborn run of four straight Premiership blanks. Kevin Nisbet and Toyosi Olusanya lead the line, though discipline is a worry, with the Dons picking up 3+ cards in five of their last six league matches. That win came after edging Kilmarnock on penalties in the cup.
Hibernian vs Aberdeen Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Hibernian: R. Bushiri (Injured/doubtful), J. Obita (Injured/doubtful), K. Megwa (Injured/doubtful)
Aberdeen: E. Gyamfi (Injured/doubtful), K. Tobers (Injured/doubtful), B. Lyons (Injured/doubtful)
Hibernian
Raphael Sallinger continues in goal behind a back three of Jack Iredale, Grant Hanley and Jason Kerr. Adam Mayor operates at left wing-back with Felix Passlack on the right, while Josh Mulligan, Callum Wright and Jacob Devaney fill the engine room. Thibaut Klidje and Ante Suto lead the line. Kanayo Megwa is a doubt.
Aberdeen
Marius Müller keeps goal for the Dons, protected by Gavin Molloy, Mats Knoester and Lewis Mayo. Nesta Guinness-Walker and Chris Cadden supply the width, with Afeez Aremu, Connor Ronan and Findlay Marshall in midfield. Kevin Nisbet and Toyosi Olusanya continue their attacking partnership up top after the Motherwell rout.
Hibernian vs Aberdeen Predicted Lineup
Hibernian
Formation: 3-5-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: Sallinger; Iredale, Hanley, Kerr; Mayor, Wright, Devaney, Mulligan, Passlack; Klidje, Suto
Aberdeen
Formation: 3-5-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: Müller; Molloy, Knoester, Mayo; Guinness-Walker, Marshall, Aremu, Ronan, Cadden; Nisbet, Olusanya
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Hibernian vs Aberdeen Key Stats & Match Facts
Hibernian have lost their last three Premiership matches.
Hibernian have scored at least two goals in their last three home matches against Aberdeen in all competitions.
Aberdeen have had 15+ shots in 8 out of 10 matches vs Hibernian in the Premiership.
There have been 25+ shots taken in 7 of the last 10 meetings between the sides in the Premiership.
Josh Mulligan has assisted in 3 of his last 3 appearances against Aberdeen in the Premiership.
Hibernian vs Aberdeen Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: The numbers point to an open, high-shot affair, and with the Hibees losing their last three in the league and Aberdeen full of confidence after their midweek rout, we fancy the Dons to nick this. Our projected score is Hibernian 1-2 Aberdeen, with both teams to score.
Best Bets
Adam Mayor to have Over 0.5 shots on target in the Player Shots On Target market. With Hibernian projected to control proceedings at Easter Road and around 1.83 goals forecast for the hosts, wing-back Mayor is a strong shout to force a save. His advanced role in a side that takes a lot of shots makes him a compelling pick to register on target.
Kevin Nisbet to have Over 3.5 shots in the Player Shots market. Aberdeen lean heavily on Nisbet as their attacking talisman, and with both teams to score backed and an open game anticipated, he is well worth chancing to rack up the attempts. The projected scoreline and Aberdeen's shot volume in this fixture both point to Nisbet being heavily involved.
Hibernian vs Aberdeen Bet Builder
Our four-leg Hibernian vs Aberdeen bet builder tips back Josh Mulligan over 2.5 shots, over 6.5 total home corners, Nicky Cadden as anytime goalscorer and both teams to score.
Mulligan is firing them in, attempting 4+ shots in 3 of his last 4 Premiership appearances, so over 2.5 shots looks a sensible starting point for the build.
Hibernian keep the pressure on at home, hitting over 6.5 total home corners in each of their last three, which fits a side that takes a lot of shots and crosses often.
Nicky Cadden has scored in 3 of his last 5 appearances against Aberdeen in the Premiership, making him a tempting anytime goalscorer pick as Hibs work the wide areas.
Both teams to score has landed in 5 of Hibernian's last 6 matches, and with the Hibees having netted 2+ goals in their last 3 home games with Aberdeen, the yes call makes sense.
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Hibernian vs Aberdeen Talking Points
Upheaval defines this one for Hibernian. John Potter has taken charge of first-team preparations following his interim appointment on 16 September, with assistant Liam Craig and goalkeeping coach Craig Samson also departing. A squad that has lost three league games on the spin now needs a reaction, and this is exactly the kind of unsettled backdrop the visitors will want to exploit. Aberdeen come armed with momentum and a clear message from Stephen Robinson, who insisted that winning football matches silences everything and stressed the importance of defensive organisation. Connor Ronan reckons recent victories have boosted the squad's confidence while warning of a determined home response. Expect shots aplenty, with 25+ recorded in 7 of the last 10 meetings in the Premiership, but Aberdeen's goalscoring touch and Hibernian's home rot tilt this the visitors' way.
Hibernian vs Aberdeen Predictions FAQs
When is the Hibernian vs Aberdeen Scottish Premiership game?
Hibernian vs Aberdeen kicks off on Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 15:00 UK time.
Where is Hibernian vs Aberdeen being played?
The match is being played at Easter Road Stadium in Edinburgh.
What competition is Hibernian vs Aberdeen in?
Hibernian vs Aberdeen is taking place in the Scottish Premiership.
What is the predicted score for Hibernian vs Aberdeen?
Our projected score is Hibernian 1-2 Aberdeen, with both teams to score.
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