FM Preview: Aberdeen v Dundee Utd 01 Jan 2011

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 85 games played, the Dons have recorded 38 wins, and Dundee Utd. have come away with 27 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2010, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Scottish Premier match.

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

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen's home form is poor, winning just two of the last six, and losing the other four. The Dons have scored nine goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Dundee Utd's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous seven goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Aberdeen are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 16 points from 18 matches. Dundee Utd see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 20 points from their 15 games played so far.

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

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Pittodrie Stadium for the Dons and the Madmen are unable to see past Dundee Utd claiming victory in a close match.