Based on last 50 matches across all tournaments, up to 08/23/2023
To build a prediction for the Hibernian - Aston Villa match, scheduled for 23 August 2023, several key factors could influence the outcome. Hibernian have played 50 matches, in which they won 20 of them, drew 8 times and lost 22 matches. Aston Villa, having played 50 matches, won 21 times, drew 11 matches and lost 18 defeats. In the league, Hibernian average 1.7 goals scored per game and 1.6 conceded. Aston Villa average 1.5 scored and 1.4 conceded.
In my humble opinion, the hosts are being seriously underrated in this matchup, while Aston Villa are being overrated after fielding a rather questionable lineup. It is logical to expect their dominance here, but the hosts should score.
Aston Villa scored in the first half against Newcastle and found the net twice against Everton. Today’s opponent is considerably weaker than the English side; Villa are playing with their strongest lineup and should seal the game in the first half.
Hibernian host Aston Villa. Aston Villa will be able to beat Hibernian even while playing away, probably even settling the question of the winner over the two legs. I expect a big win for the visitors...
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
In 4 out of last 5 home matches, Hibernian won the second half.
2nd Half - W18.55
Hibernian scores over 1 goal in 5 out of 6 last matches.
IT1O (1.5)7
In 7 last matches, Hibernian scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)2.9
In last 6 home matches, Hibernian scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)2.9
Hibernian scores in 10 matches straight.
IT1O (0.5)2.2
Hibernian scoresat home in 12 matches straight.
IT1O (0.5)2.2
In 10 last matches involving Hibernian, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes2.09
In 6 out of 8 last matches involving Aston Villa, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes2.09
In 7 last matches where Hibernian played at home, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes2.09
In 6 out of 8 last matches, Aston Villa won the first half.
1st Half - W21.65
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the starting lineup, with one more player a doubt. The away side will be missing several key players, including midfielder Эми Буэндиа, and are also missing several rotation players.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Рикардо Де Бургос Бенгоэчеа (Spain). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 459 yellow cards (averaging 4.6 per match) and 21 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), which marks him as a fairly strict referee. He has awarded a penalty in 21% of matches (21 out of 100).