FM Preview: Aberdeen v Dundee United 07 Apr 2012

Last updated : 06 April 2012 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aberdeen v Dundee United fixture

Aberdeen prepare to entertain Dundee United at Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 87 games played, Dons have recorded 39 wins, and Dundee Utd. have come away with 27 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was earlier this season, with Aberdeen running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2011/2012Mon 02 JanDundee Utd.1 - 2AberdeenSPL
2011/2012Sat 15 OctAberdeen3-1Dundee Utd.SPL
2010/2011Mon 07 MarDundee Utd.3 - 1AberdeenSPL
2010/2011Sat 01 JanAberdeen1 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2010/2011Sat 11 SepDundee Utd.3 - 1AberdeenSPL
2009/2010Sat 20 MarAberdeen2 - 2Dundee Utd.SPL
2009/2010Sat 02 JanDundee Utd.0 - 1AberdeenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. These low-scoring games have seen just 3 goals scored and conceded.

The away form of Dundee Utd. however, is much more impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. These six games have produced a glut of goals, with the Terrors scoring 18 and conceding 5.

Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 33 points from their 32 games played so far, Dundee Utd.'s total of 49 points from their 32 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen6123485
Dundee Utd.650112515

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Dons of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Dundee Utd., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Aberdeen Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Dundee Utd. 4 successive away victories.
7 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.