FootyMAD Dundee match preview

Last updated : 19 September 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Dundee v Aberdeen fixture

Aberdeen face a trip to Dundee at Dens Park on Saturday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. Only 29 defeats have been registered in the 103 games, with 41 ending in victory.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2003, with Dundee running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 15 MarAberdeen3 - 3DundeeSPL
2002/2003Sat 22 FebDundee2 - 0AberdeenSFAC
2002/2003Thu 26 DecDundee1 - 2AberdeenSPL
2002/2003Sat 19 OctAberdeen0 - 0DundeeSPL
2001/2002Sat 09 MarDundee2 - 3AberdeenSPL
2001/2002Tue 29 JanAberdeen0 - 0DundeeSPL
2001/2002Sat 29 SepDundee1 - 4AberdeenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 8.

The Dons have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Dundee find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 7 points they have accumulated from 5 games. Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 4 points from their 5 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee641112413
Aberdeen62139107

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow home win for the Dees. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee 4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Aberdeen Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.