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

Dive into Coral’s 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 won 2-0 against Aberdeen in a solid home performance at Easter Road. The first half was fairly even, with both sides creating chances but no goals, and Hibs had to make an early change when Élie Youan replaced Martin Boyle at 41 minutes. Coming off a strong run including wins over Hearts and Falkirk, Hibs looked confident, but it stayed goalless until the hour mark.

That’s when Thibault Klidjé broke the deadlock at 60 minutes, assisted by Élie Youan, giving Hibs the lead they deserved after dominating possession. Aberdeen, who had been on a mixed form with a draw against Dundee United and a loss to Celtic recently, pushed for an equaliser but couldn’t find a way through. The game was sealed in stoppage time when Junior Hoilett scored at 90+1 minutes, assisted by Josh Mulligan, capping off a deserved victory for Hibs.

Hibernian edged the possession with 58% of the ball, which helped them control the tempo and create more opportunities, while Aberdeen’s 42% showed they were often chasing the game. The hosts racked up far more successful dribbles at 83 compared to Aberdeen’s 44, pointing to Hibs being more effective in breaking lines and getting forward. Corners were close, with Hibs on 4 and Aberdeen on 5, but Hibs made better use of their attacks, recording 2 assists to Aberdeen’s none.

On the discipline side, Hibs picked up just 1 yellow card while Aberdeen had 2, and there were no reds to shift the balance. Substitutions saw Hibs make 3 changes – Élie Youan came on for Martin Boyle at 41’, Junior Hoilett replaced Thibault Klidjé at 73’, and Joe Newell took over from Josh Campbell at 90+2’ – while Aberdeen used all 5, including Graeme Shinnie for Kjartan Már Kjartansson at 55’ and a flurry around the 66th minute with Kenan Bilalovic for Jesper Karlsson, Topi Keskinen for Stuart Armstrong, and Kevin Nisbet for Marko Lazetić, plus Nicolas Milanovic for Emmanuel Gyamfi at 83’. No penalties or injury-time goals beyond the late one shifted things dramatically.

The game’s big turning point came at 60 minutes when Thibault Klidjé fired Hibs ahead, with Élie Youan providing the assist after coming on earlier for the injured Martin Boyle at 41 minutes. Aberdeen tried to respond with changes like Graeme Shinnie replacing Kjartan Már Kjartansson at 55 minutes, but they couldn’t break through, and a yellow card for Nicky Devlin at 72 minutes added to their frustrations. Hibs then made a smart switch at 73 minutes as Junior Hoilett came on for Thibault Klidjé, and it paid off late on.

In stoppage time, Junior Hoilett grabbed the second goal at 90+1 minutes, assisted by Josh Mulligan, to seal the win. Aberdeen had a VAR check involving Kevin Nisbet at 84 minutes but no joy, and late yellows for Raphael Sallinger of Hibs at 65 minutes and Adil Aouchiche of Aberdeen at 90+9 minutes rounded out a feisty end. Hibs’ final sub saw Joe Newell replace Josh Campbell at 90+2 minutes, helping them see out the clean sheet.

Hibernian lined up in a 3-4-1-2 shape, which gave them good balance at the back while allowing creativity through the middle, with Josh Mulligan linking play effectively. Thibault Klidjé led the line well before making way for Junior Hoilett, and Élie Youan added spark after replacing Martin Boyle early on. Partnerships like that between Josh Campbell and the forwards stood out until Joe Newell came on late to steady things.

Aberdeen set up in a 3-5-2 formation, aiming for width and midfield control, but they struggled to convert chances despite players like Nicky Devlin pushing forward. Substitutes such as Graeme Shinnie, who replaced Kjartan Már Kjartansson, and Topi Keskinen for Stuart Armstrong tried to inject energy, while Kevin Nisbet came on for Marko Lazetić to boost the attack. The setup allowed for overlaps, but yellow cards for Devlin and Adil Aouchiche highlighted some defensive frailties.

Thibault Klidjé is Coral’s Man of the Match after a standout display, netting 1 goal that broke the deadlock and really turned the game in Hibs’ favour. He didn’t rack up assists or big chances created, but his presence up front was key, even without any key passes recorded. Starting the game and lasting until the 73rd minute when Junior Hoilett replaced him, Klidjé’s contribution was massive in securing the three points.

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 beaten Aberdeen 2-0, which keeps their strong recent form going with wins over Hearts and Falkirk plus a draw at Dundee United, sitting them nicely at 5th on 31 points. They’ll be looking to build on this momentum in their next match against Kilmarnock on 2026-01-03 at 15:00, where the opposition are down in 11th on 13 points. A win could help Hibs chase those European spots, especially after bouncing back from a loss to Rangers.

Aberdeen have just lost 2-0 to Hibernian, adding to a patchy run that includes a draw with Dundee United and defeats to Celtic, leaving them in 7th on 25 points despite earlier wins over Kilmarnock and Dundee. Their next fixture is against Falkirk on 2026-01-03 at 15:00, with the opponents close behind in 8th on 24 points. This one’s crucial for Aberdeen to get back on track and avoid slipping further down the table.

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