Our prediction for this Scottish Premiership match:
Aberdeen
Match Time & Date:
19/03/2022
16:00
Prediction: 0-0
Hibernian
Aberdeen and Hibernian face each other at Pittodrie Stadium in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. Aberdeen are eyeing their first win of the year, and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field. All Adam Montgomery, Marley Watkins, Andrew Considine, and Michael Devlin are sidelined with injuries for the home side. The Hibs, on the other hand, are brimming with confidence following the Scottish Cup triumph over Motherwell.
Hibernian are likely to rely on their rock-solid back, and seeing that Aberdeen have been struggling up front in 2022, under 2.5 goals betting option should be considered. Josh Doig, who suffered an injury at the weekend, has joined the likes of Nisbet, McGinn, Hanlon, Clarke, and Magennis in the recovery room. USA international Chris Mueller is widely expected to return to the starting XI.
Highlighted Player (Funso Ojo ):
Funso Ojo is a Belgium international who plays for Aberdeen as a midfielder. Ojo was born in Antwerp on August 28, 1991, starting his youth career at Olse Merksem. In 2004 he was spotted by PSV scouts, moving to Eindhoven very soon.
Funso Ojo made 11 appearances for PSV in the Dutch Eredivisie before moving to Beerschot AC, yet another club from his youth career. The Belgium international played for the likes of Royal Antwerp, Dordrecht, Willem II, and Scunthorpe United before signing a deal with Aberdeen in 2019. Funso Ojo made his Scotland Premiership debut in a 3-2 win over Hearts.
Speaking of his international career, Ojo has one cap with the Belgium U21 team, but he has yet to earn a call-up for the Belgium senior team. His primary position is central midfield, but he is capable of producing fine displays as a defensive midfielder. As his parents are of Nigeria descent, the Aberdeen footballer has a dual citizenship.
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.
