FootyMAD's 'Well match preview

Last updated : 24 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aberdeen v Motherwell fixture

Aberdeen prepare to entertain Motherwell at Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Dons are clearly on top, having won 63 and lost only 15 of the 119 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was earlier this season, 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:
2005/2006Mon 26 DecMotherwell3 - 1AberdeenSPL
2005/2006Tue 08 NovMotherwell1 - 0AberdeenSLGC
2005/2006Sat 01 OctAberdeen2-2MotherwellSPL
2004/2005Sat 23 AprMotherwell0 - 1AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sat 09 AprAberdeen1 - 3MotherwellSPL
2004/2005Mon 03 JanMotherwell0 - 0AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sat 23 OctAberdeen2 - 1MotherwellSPL

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Dons in those games, with 2 conceded.

Motherwell have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the The 'Well have hit 4 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Aberdeen's 41 points from 30 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position. Motherwell see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 40 points from their 30 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen64028512
Motherwell63128810

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Motherwell is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Dons in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
AberdeenWon 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Motherwell4 games since last away draw.
4 games since last defeat.