FootyMAD's crucial Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 09 May 2008 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 124 games played, Dons have recorded 40 wins, and Motherwell have come away with 44 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Motherwell running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners 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:
2007/2008Wed 27 FebAberdeen1 - 1MotherwellSPL
2007/2008Sat 15 DecMotherwell3 - 0AberdeenSPL
2007/2008Sat 15 SepAberdeen1 - 2MotherwellSPL
2006/2007Tue 13 MarMotherwell0 - 2AberdeenSPL
2006/2007Sat 11 NovAberdeen2 - 1MotherwellSPL
2006/2007Sat 12 AugMotherwell0 - 2AberdeenSPL
2005/2006Sat 25 MarAberdeen2 - 2MotherwellSPL

Recent respective form guides

Motherwell have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The 'Well have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Aberdeen have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Dons have hit 8 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Motherwell find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 53 points they have accumulated from 35 games. Aberdeen's 50 points from 36 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Motherwell6213697
Aberdeen6402131112

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Dons out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Motherwell. Away win

Sequence statistics:
MotherwellFailed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
AberdeenLost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.