FM Preview: Motherwell v Aberdeen 18 Sep 2010

Last updated : 17 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Motherwell v Aberdeen fixture

Aberdeen face a trip to Motherwell at Fir Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 128 games played, The Dons have recorded 41 wins, and Motherwell have come away with 45 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in November 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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:
2009/2010Sat 30 JanAberdeen0 - 3MotherwellSPL
2009/2010Sat 21 NovMotherwell1 - 1AberdeenSPL
2009/2010Sat 29 AugAberdeen0 - 0MotherwellSPL
2008/2009Sat 04 AprMotherwell1 - 1AberdeenSPL
2008/2009Sat 29 NovAberdeen2 - 0MotherwellSPL
2008/2009Sat 16 AugMotherwell0 - 1AberdeenSPL
2007/2008Sat 10 MayMotherwell2 - 1AberdeenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Motherwell have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 12 to 11.

The The Dons have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The The Dons's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Motherwell's total of 6 points from their 4 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier. Aberdeen's total of 6 points from their 4 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
Motherwell6204676
Aberdeen640210412

FootyMad's prediction ...

Aberdeen are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Motherwell. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Motherwell Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Aberdeen 5 games since last away draw.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.