FM Preview: Aberdeen v Motherwell 09 Mar 2013

Last updated : 08 March 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Aberdeen v Motherwell fixture

Aberdeen prepare to entertain Motherwell at Pittodrie on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 124 games played, Dons have recorded 60 wins, and Motherwell have come away with 20 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Wed 26 Dec Motherwell 4 - 1 Aberdeen Scottish Premier
2012/2013 Tue 11 Dec Motherwell 1 - 2 Aberdeen Scottish F.A. Cup
2012/2013 Sat 01 Dec Aberdeen 1-1 Motherwell Scottish F.A. Cup
2012/2013 Sun 23 Sep Aberdeen 3 - 3 Motherwell Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Sat 17 Mar Motherwell 1 - 0 Aberdeen Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Sun 11 Mar Motherwell 1 - 2 Aberdeen Scottish F.A. Cup
2011/2012 Sat 19 Nov Aberdeen 1 - 2 Motherwell Scottish Premier

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Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 5 to 3.

Motherwell have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the 'Well have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 37 points from their 29 games played so far,

Motherwell's total of 46 points from their 29 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Aberdeen 6 1 2 3 3 6 5
Motherwell 6 3 0 3 7 8 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Aberdeen are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Aberdeen Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Motherwell 7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.

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