Hibernian 2-0 Aberdeen: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Hibernian 2-0 Aberdeen in the Premiership on Tuesday, 30 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Hibernian beat Aberdeen 2-0 in a solid home performance at Easter Road. The first half saw no goals, but Hibernian made a key change when Élie Youan replaced the injured Martin Boyle at 41 minutes, helping to steady their attack. Coming off a run of form that included wins over Hearts and Falkirk, plus a draw at Dundee United, Hibernian looked composed and built pressure into the second half.

The breakthrough came at 60 minutes when Thibault Klidjé scored, assisted by Élie Youan, shifting momentum firmly to the hosts. Aberdeen, who had drawn with Dundee United and lost to Celtic recently, tried to respond with substitutions like Graeme Shinnie for Kjartan Már Kjartansson at 55 minutes, but yellow cards for Nicky Devlin at 72 minutes and Adil Aouchiche at 90+9 minutes disrupted their rhythm. Junior Hoilett, who had replaced Thibault Klidjé at 73 minutes, sealed the win with a goal assisted by Josh Mulligan at 90+1 minutes, capping a deserved victory that builds on Hibernian’s recent upturn.

Hibernian controlled the ball with 58% possession, allowing them to dictate the tempo and rack up 83 successful dribbles compared to Aberdeen’s 44, which highlighted their edge in individual battles and transitions. Aberdeen edged corners 5-4, suggesting they posed some set-piece threats, but Hibernian’s two assists underlined their sharper final-third play, while the visitors managed none. Discipline saw Hibernian pick up one yellow card against Aberdeen’s two, and substitutions were limited to three for the hosts – including Élie Youan on for Martin Boyle at 41 minutes, Junior Hoilett for Thibault Klidjé at 73 minutes, and Joe Newell for Josh Campbell at 90+2 minutes – versus Aberdeen’s five changes that failed to turn the tide.

The game’s turning point arrived at 60 minutes when Thibault Klidjé scored for Hibernian, assisted by Élie Youan, breaking the deadlock after a goalless first half. Raphael Sallinger picked up a yellow card for Hibernian at 65 minutes, but they maintained control, with Junior Hoilett coming on for Thibault Klidjé at 73 minutes and later scoring the second goal at 90+1 minutes, assisted by Josh Mulligan. Aberdeen’s efforts were hampered by Nicky Devlin’s yellow card at 72 minutes and a late VAR check on Kevin Nisbet at 84 minutes, before Adil Aouchiche’s yellow at 90+9 minutes compounded their frustrations.

Hibernian lined up in a 3-4-1-2 shape that gave them defensive solidity and attacking width, with Thibault Klidjé leading the line effectively until his substitution at 73 minutes for Junior Hoilett. Élie Youan, who came on for Martin Boyle at 41 minutes, formed a useful partnership in the forward areas, providing the assist for the opening goal, while Josh Mulligan contributed to the late second. Joe Newell entered late at 90+2 minutes, replacing Josh Campbell, to help see out the win.

Aberdeen set up in a 3-5-2 formation aiming for midfield control, but substitutions like Graeme Shinnie for Kjartan Már Kjartansson at 55 minutes and a double change at 66 minutes – Kenan Bilalovic for Jesper Karlsson and Topi Keskinen for Stuart Armstrong – couldn’t spark a comeback. Kevin Nisbet replaced Marko Lazetić at 67 minutes and was involved in a VAR incident at 84 minutes, while Nicolas Milanovic came on for Emmanuel Gyamfi at 83 minutes. Nicky Devlin and Adil Aouchiche picked up yellow cards, disrupting any potential rhythm in the backline.

Thibault Klidjé earned Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match award for his decisive contribution, scoring Hibernian’s opening goal at 60 minutes despite no assists, big chances created, or key passes in his stats. His presence upfront was key in breaking down Aberdeen’s defence before he was replaced by Junior Hoilett at 73 minutes, underlining his impact in a match where Hibernian needed a clinical edge.

Recent Premiership matches:

• Win: 2-0 vs Aberdeen (H)
• Win: 3-2 vs Hearts (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Dundee United (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Rangers (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Falkirk (H)

Recent Premiership matches:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Hibernian (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Dundee United (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Celtic (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Kilmarnock (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs Dundee (A)

Hibernian have just secured a 2-0 win over Aberdeen, boosting their position to fifth on 31 points after recent results including victories against Hearts and Falkirk, plus a draw at Dundee United. They now face Kilmarnock on 2026-01-03 at 15:00, with the opponents sitting 11th on 13 points, offering a chance to push further towards European spots and widen the gap from the lower half.

Aberdeen have just suffered a 0-2 defeat to Hibernian, leaving them seventh on 25 points following a mixed run with a draw against Dundee United, a loss to Celtic, and earlier wins over Kilmarnock and Dundee. Their next fixture is against Falkirk on 2026-01-03 at 15:00, with the opponents eighth on 24 points, making it a tight contest where three points could help them climb away from mid-table congestion.

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