FM Preview: Aberdeen v Kilmarnock 28 Aug 2010

Last updated : 27 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aberdeen v Kilmarnock fixture

Aberdeen prepare to entertain Kilmarnock at Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Dons are clearly on top, having won 54 and lost only 20 of the 93 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was less than a year ago, in May 2010, with Kilmarnock inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Dons 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:
2009/2010 Wed 05 May Aberdeen 1 - 2 Kilmarnock SPL
2009/2010 Sun 04 Apr Kilmarnock 2 - 0 Aberdeen SPL
2009/2010 Sat 23 Jan Aberdeen 1 - 0 Kilmarnock SPL
2009/2010 Sat 03 Oct Kilmarnock 1 - 1 Aberdeen SPL
2008/2009 Sat 28 Feb Aberdeen 0 - 0 Kilmarnock SPL
2008/2009 Tue 13 Jan Kilmarnock 1 - 2 Aberdeen SPL
2008/2009 Sat 01 Nov Aberdeen 1 - 0 Kilmarnock SPL


Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen have had an average home run of late, winning and losing three each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to nine.

The away form of Kilmarnock is pretty dire, chalking up just one victory, with five defeats, from the last six. While the Killie have hit four goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Aberdeen are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their two games giving them a return of six points. Kilmarnock are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 0 points from two matches.

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

Current form guides: P W D L F A P
Aberdeen 6 4 0 2 11 5 12
Kilmarnock 6 2 1 3 10 8 7


FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that the Dons' reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Kilmarnock. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Aberdeen 7 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Kilmarnock 10 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.