Aberdeen vs Hibernian Prediction: Can Aberdeen convince their supporters again?

In round 18 of the Scottish Premiership, Hibernian travel to play Aberdeen at Pittodrie Stadium. The two teams head into this game with a focus on securing maximum points, having settled for a 2-2 draw in their last meeting. I will preview this game in the following sections and provide well-analyzed betting options. 

Following a strong season start and competing head to head with title holders Celtic, Aberdeen are consistently finding it to secure a win. While it can be argued their incredible run was a fluke, a run of more than ten wins and an unbeaten run of 14 is not a joke. 

In the meantime, recent outcomes have suggested a different look of what this team is made up and a reduced expectation of winning the title. In the last seven games played by Aberdeen, they have only one win, coming against 7th-placed Dundee FC in week 12 action. However, this team lost to Celtic twice and St. Mirren in one other encounter. In fact, the best outcome they could get in other fixtures were draws, coming against St Johnstone, Hearts and Hibernian. 

Heading into this game, Aberdeen have 34 points, second most by a side this season, yet, nine points adrift of first placed Celtic. In 16 matches played, Aberdeen scored 30 goals, while conceding 18. 

This is a big game for Hibernian to display their confidence, having defeated fellow struggling Ross County side last weekend. In a game that ended 3-1, Hibernian had a dominant performance with 58 per cent of the possession while creating 19 solid chances. However, Hibernian needed to come from behind to take maximum points in that game, with Dwight Gayle levelling the score before the break, having gone behind in the third minute of kickoff. In the meantime, Nicky Cadden missed from the spot in the 70th minute to give them the lead before Thody Elie Youan and Josh Campbell's brilliance. 

Heading into this week's 18 fixture, Hibernian has won twice in recent games, the first coming against Motherwell away from home, ending 0-3. This team drew Aberdeen in other encounters while losing to Dundee FC and Celtic. This season, Hibernian have 15 points from 17 games, leaving them seated 9th spot. 

In their last five meetings, Hibernian won only once. Two of their last three matches have ended in draws. In their previous three matches, we witnessed a minimum of four goals. 

Hibernian have a very poor record on the road, with just one win in the last ten matches. However, Aberdeen's strength have been at their home turf, and despite failing to win the last two games on this turf, they had an incredible run of 15 consecutive wins. 

This game calls for a response from the two sides who have not lived up to expectations in recent weeks, but Aberdeen are under high pressure and has to deliver. I will not be biased here, and despite Aberdeen having a strong home record, their head-head matches against Hibernian suggest a difficult game. While both teams have struggled defensively, I believe we will witness another high-scoring fixture. Yet, I believe this is the time for Aberdeen to respond to their poor recent results and secure maximum points.