Hibernian face Aberdeen at Easter Road on Saturday looking to improve a home record that has brought just one win from their last four outings. The match is the seventh round of the Premiership season, with kick-off set for 2pm.
The Hibees sit ninth in the table with six points from six games, having scored seven goals and conceded ten. Their most recent outing was a 1-0 home defeat to Kilmarnock last weekend, a result that left them 12 points behind leaders Celtic.
Recent form and injuries
Their form has been inconsistent, with two wins and three losses in their last five league matches. The victory away to Ross County on September 12th, a 3-0 triumph with goals from T. Klidje, A. Mayor and A. Šuto, shows their potential. But defensive issues have been a problem, conceding three goals in the derby defeat to Hearts.
Manager David Gray will be without several key defenders. Jordan Obita and Kanayochukwu Megwa are both sidelined with calf issues until around October 10th, while Rocky Bushiri is recovering from an Achilles tendon injury and is targeting a return at the end of this month. The latest squad and injury news is available on our squad page.
The Aberdeen challenge
Aberdeen arrive in Edinburgh in eighth place, one point and one position above Hibernian. They are coming off a strong 4-0 away win at Motherwell, which followed a draw at Kilmarnock. Their last starting lineup featured a back five with Chris Cadden and Luke Mayo, while former Hibee Kevin Nisbet leads their attack.
For Hibernian, midfielder C. Wright has been a bright spot, leading the team's scoring charts with two goals from five appearances this season. The team will need his creativity to break down a Dons side that has kept clean sheets in two of their last three matches. The club's data shows Wright has also contributed significantly in work off the ball, averaging 12 goal minutes per match.
This fixture is a significant opportunity for Hibernian to climb the table ahead of the international break. After this match, the team's next fixture is a trip to face St. Mirren at the SMiSA Stadium on October 3rd. A full rundown of the club's upcoming schedule can be found on the fixtures list. The match will be played on Saturday, September 19th.
