FootyMAD's Aberdeen match preview

Last updated : 14 May 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Aberdeen v Dundee fixture

Dundee face a trip to Aberdeen at Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Dees will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 57 and win only 16 of the 105 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 13 MarDundee1 - 1AberdeenSPL
2003/2004Wed 21 JanDundee2 - 3AberdeenSFAC
2003/2004Sat 10 JanAberdeen0 - 0DundeeSFAC
2003/2004Sat 20 DecAberdeen2 - 2DundeeSPL
2003/2004Sat 20 SepDundee2 - 0AberdeenSPL
2002/2003Sat 15 MarAberdeen3 - 3DundeeSPL
2002/2003Sat 22 FebDundee2 - 0AberdeenSFAC

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

Dundee's away form is none too clever either, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Dees have hit 6 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Aberdeen are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 34 points from 37 matches. Dundee see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 43 points from their 37 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen61052123
Dundee63219511

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Dees 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 Aberdeen. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Aberdeen Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Dundee Last drawn game 5 outings ago.