On Saturday evening, Hibernian and Aberdeen face off at Hampden Park in the Scottish League Cup semi-finals, with both teams looking to book their place in the competition's final.
Hibernian form guideThe team from the Scottish capital have been inconsistent lately, as although they have lost just one of their previous nine games, they have also failed to win in their last five outings in all competitions. A 2-2 home draw against Ross County last time out means that Hibs have conceded at least two goals in three of their last four competitive matches.
Hibs have won three of their last four matches in the League Cup, having eliminated Raith Rovers and St. Mirren in this season's competition, with both wins coming on home soil. Their recent games in this competition have been relatively high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in eight of their last nine matches.
Aberdeen form guideThe Dons ended a run of four games without a victory. It also ended a two-match losing streak against PAOK and Kilmarnock. Barry Robson’s team have been leaky in defence lately, conceding at least two goals in each of their previous three competitive games.
Aberdeen have a good recent record in the Scottish League Cup, winning three of their last four matches, with the other game in the run ending in an extra-time defeat by Rangers. Their recent matches in the competition have been relatively high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in three of their previous four games.
The Dons have struggled for clean sheets of late in the Scottish League Cup, having failed to prevent any of their last five opponents from scoring.
What am I backing?There is very little between these two teams in the SPL standings, and I expect this to be a fairly even encounter. I do expect goals, though, so the bet I am backing is over 2.5 goals scored.
