FootyMAD's 'Well match preview

Last updated : 29 November 2008 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 64 and lost only 16 of the 123 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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:
2008/2009Sat 16 AugMotherwell0 - 1AberdeenSPL
2007/2008Sat 10 MayMotherwell2 - 1AberdeenSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Motherwell is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. The 'Well have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 18 points from their 15 games played so far, Motherwell see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 17 points from their 15 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen6222778
Motherwell6213587

FootyMad's prediction ...

Aberdeen are not exactly setting the world alight at Pittodrie Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Motherwell in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Aberdeen 6 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Motherwell Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.