Week 18 features a match on Sat Dec 19th, where Hibernian will play host to Dundee United in a clash of these two closely matched Premiership teams. Hibernian is fresh off their 4-0 shutout win against Hamilton Academical. Martin Boyle struck first for Hibernian in the 10th minute on a penalty, then Christian Doidge added another in the 39th minute on a feed from Drey Wright In the end, Hamilton Academical was frustrated by Hibernian’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Hibernian ended the match with the shutout victory. Hibernian is looking for direction having 4 win and 2 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 6th placed Dundee United, recorded a 1-2 loss against Rangers. James Tavernier struck first for Rangers in the 26th minute, then Liam Smith tied it up for Dundee United in the 33rd minute. Dundee United is looking for direction having earned 13 points in their last 10 matches.
In their last match together, Hibernian was victorious by a score of 1 to 0. Christian Doidge struck first for Hibernian in the 65th minute, and with that single goal the scoring was complete. Neither team could manage anything else In the end, Dundee United couldn’t muster any offence and Hibernian ran away with the shutout win.
Nicholas Clark has been on a hot streak lately. In the last 5 games, hes scored four goals for Dundee United. Paul McGinn has been the most prolific scorer on Hibernian in his last five matches with 3 goals.