FootyMAD Aberdeen match preview

Last updated : 17 October 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Aberdeen v Dundee United fixture

Dundee Utd face a trip to Aberdeen at Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Tangerines have won 23 of the 73 games compared to the host's 32 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2003, with Aberdeen 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:
2002/2003Sat 24 MayDundee Utd0 - 2AberdeenSPL
2002/2003Sun 16 FebAberdeen3 - 0Dundee UtdSPL
2002/2003Sat 30 NovDundee Utd1 - 1AberdeenSPL
2002/2003Wed 11 SepAberdeen1 - 2Dundee UtdSPL
2001/2002Sat 16 FebAberdeen4 - 0Dundee UtdSPL
2001/2002Sat 15 DecDundee Utd1 - 1AberdeenSPL
2001/2002Sat 15 SepAberdeen2 - 1Dundee UtdSPL

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Dons's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

The Tangerines have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. While the Tangerines have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Aberdeen are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 7 points from 8 matches. Dundee Utd are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 5 points from 8 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen63129910
Dundee Utd6222778

FootyMad's prediction ...

This is a game in which both sides are showing indifferent form, so the Madmen are expecting the Tangerines to come away from it with a creditable draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Aberdeen 9 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Dundee Utd No win in the 2 most recent games.