History of the Aberdeen v Dunfermline Athletic fixture
Aberdeen prepare to entertain Dunfermline Athletic at Pittodrie Stadium on Friday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Dons are clearly on top, having won 33 and lost only eight of the 53 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2011, the Dons carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sun 06 Feb | Aberdeen | 1 - 0 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish F.A. Cup |
| 2008/2009 | Wed 18 Mar | Aberdeen | 0 - 0 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish F.A. Cup |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 07 Mar | Dunfermline A. | 1 - 1 | Aberdeen | Scottish F.A. Cup |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 10 Feb | Aberdeen | 3 - 0 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Premier |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 25 Nov | Dunfermline A. | 0 - 3 | Aberdeen | Scottish Premier |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 26 Aug | Aberdeen | 1 - 0 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Premier |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 11 Mar | Dunfermline A. | 1 - 0 | Aberdeen | Scottish Premier |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Aberdeen have collected two wins and three draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, eight to seven.
The away form of Dunfermline Athletic however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of nine goals for the Pars, and 13 goals against.
Aberdeen are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with six points from nine matches.
Dunfermline Athletic see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of nine points from their eight games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Dunfermline Athletic | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 4 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at Pittodrie Stadium for the Dons and the Madmen are unable to see past Dunfermline Athletic claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen | Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Not won in the 5 most recent games. |
| Dunfermline Athletic | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 2 away matches. No win in the 5 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here