FootyMAD's Dundee Utd match preview

Last updated : 02 November 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aberdeen v Dundee United fixture

Aberdeen prepare to entertain Dundee United at Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 79 games played, Dons have recorded 36 wins, and Dundee Utd. have come away with 25 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2007, as the visitors ran out cosy 2-4 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:
2007/2008Sat 04 AugDundee Utd.1 - 0AberdeenSPL
2006/2007Sat 07 AprAberdeen2 - 4Dundee Utd.SPL
2006/2007Sat 30 DecDundee Utd.3 - 1AberdeenSPL
2006/2007Sat 21 OctAberdeen3 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2005/2006Sat 21 JanDundee Utd.1 - 1AberdeenSPL
2005/2006Sat 07 JanDundee Utd.2 - 3AberdeenSFAC
2005/2006Tue 25 OctAberdeen2 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Dons, with 4 goals against.

Dundee Utd have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The The Terrors have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 9 against.

Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 15 points from their 11 games played so far, Dundee Utd. find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 22 points they have accumulated from 11 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen632112711
Dundee Utd.650110615

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dons go into their game against Dundee Utd in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
AberdeenUnbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Dundee Utd.16 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 12 outings ago.