Hibernian welcome Motherwell to Easter Road today. Motherwell had a good away victory against Falkirk last week and will be hoping to make it two away victories in a row.
Hibs lost out last week in a close encounter against Celtic at Parkhead. It was a five goal thriller which Celtic won 3-2.
In the only game between the two games so far this season, Hibernian picked up a great 3-1 away win. Motherwell will be out for revenge in this clash.
Hibernian have got the better of Motherwell at Easter Road throughout the years and of the 121 games played, they have won 65 of them.
Vital Quotes:
Hibernian Team News:
Michael Stewart will be in contention for a starting place after recovering from a knee injury but full-back David Murphy is missing from the team and will be replaced by Stephen Glass.
Player to watch: Derek Riordan
One of the best talents in Scotland at the moment.
Motherwell Team News:
Striker Richie Foran will be hoping to return to the team after missing out last week’s victory over Falkirk.
Motherwell are still without Scott Leitch and Jim Paterson.
Player to watch: Jim Hamilton
The veteran seems to be in fine form this season. The ex Hearts man scored last week against Falkirk.
Match Facts & Stats
Hibs record v Well @ home P121 W65 D24 L32 F248 A129
Previous meetings this season Motherwell 1 Hibernian 3, Sep 24th
Ref Watch:
Charlie Richmond.
Match Prediction:
Hibs should edge this one 2-1.
Next Fixtures:
Mon 26 Dec 2005 Inverness CT (a)
Mon 2 Jan 2006 Kilmarnock (a)
Sat 7 Jan 2006 Arbroath (h) Sco Cup
Sat 14 Jan 2006 Aberdeen (h)
Sat 21 Jan 2006 Dunfermline (h)
