FootyMAD's Celtic match preview

Last updated : 08 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aberdeen v Celtic fixture

Aberdeen prepare to entertain Celtic at Pittodrie Stadium at lunchtime on Saturday,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was less than a year ago, in May 2006, 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 encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sun 07 MayAberdeen2-2CelticSPL
2005/2006Sat 04 MarCeltic3 - 0AberdeenSPL
2005/2006Sun 04 DecAberdeen1 - 3CelticSPL
2005/2006Sat 10 SepCeltic2 - 0AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sun 08 MayCeltic2 - 0AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sat 16 AprCeltic3 - 2AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sun 16 JanAberdeen0 - 1CelticSPL

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Dons in those games, with 3 conceded.

Celtic have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The Bhoys's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 9 against.

Aberdeen find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 9 points they have accumulated from 5 games. Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 5 games giving them a return of 10 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen62406310
Celtic632112711

FootyMad's prediction ...

Both teams are displaying reasonable form at the moment, and for that reason, the Madmen predict the game will end in stalemate. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
AberdeenUnbeaten in the last 13 home games.
Unbeaten run of 7 matches.
CelticNot won in previous 4 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.