FM Preview: Aberdeen v Kilmarnock 17 Sep 2011

Last updated : 16 September 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aberdeen v Kilmarnock fixture

Aberdeen prepare to entertain Kilmarnock at Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Dons are clearly on top, having won 55 and lost only 21 of the 95 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2011, with Aberdeen annihilating their visitors 5-0 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:
2010/2011Sat 19 FebAberdeen5-0KilmarnockSPL
2010/2011Sat 27 NovKilmarnock2 - 0AberdeenSPL
2010/2011Sat 28 AugAberdeen0 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2009/2010Wed 05 MayAberdeen1 - 2KilmarnockSPL
2009/2010Sun 04 AprKilmarnock2 - 0AberdeenSPL
2009/2010Sat 23 JanAberdeen1 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2009/2010Sat 03 OctKilmarnock1 - 1AberdeenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 3 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 in the wrong end.

The away form of Kilmarnock is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Killie have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Aberdeen are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 5 points from 7 matches. Kilmarnock's total of 9 points from their 6 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
Aberdeen6213377
Kilmarnock6231969

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Aberdeen only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Aberdeen 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Kilmarnock Not won in previous 6 away matches.