Our prediction for this Scottish Premiership match:
Hibernian will try to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Ross County when they host Aberdeen to their Easter Road on Saturday afternoon. The Hibs are eager to retain top position in the relegation group, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. Experienced forward Adam Le Fondre is pushing for a recall to the starting eleven, while both Owen Bevan and Jake Doyle-Hayes continue to miss out with injuries.
The Dons, on the other hand, have been showing signs of improvement of late, with the team beating both Motherwell and St Johnstone in the last two league matches. As Aberdeen have improved defensively, we believe that there is a big value in betting on under 2.5 goals. Peter Leven should have a full squad to choose from. It has to be noted that under 2.5 goals have been netted in four of the previous five meetings between the two sides in all competitions.
Highlighted Team (Hibernian):
Founded in August 1875, Hibernian are the Scottish Premier League team that play home matches at Easter Road. The capacity of the venue is 20,421, and it was opened in 1893. The Hibs wear light green shirts with white sleeves and white shorts in home matches, while light grey is the dominant colour of their away kit.
Hibernian clinched their first Scottish league trophy back in the 1902/03 season, and they were the dominant force in Scottish football in the early 50s, securing three titles more from 1948 to 1952. The Easter Road outfit recorded their biggest win on September 3, 1881, with the team rolling over Black Watch Highlanders 22-1.
In February 1961, the Hibs suffered the biggest defeat in the club's history as they were beaten by Airdrie 11-1. Hibernian and Hearts face each other in the Edinburgh derby. The rivalry between the two clubs is considered one of the oldest rivalries in world football.