FM Preview: Aberdeen v Motherwell 15 Feb 2011

Last updated : 14 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aberdeen v Motherwell fixture

Aberdeen prepare to entertain Motherwell at Pittodrie Stadium on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Dons are clearly on top, having won 65 and lost only 17 of the 126 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was just last season, in January 2010, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011 Sat 18 Sep Motherwell 1 - 1 Aberdeen SPL
2009/2010 Sat 30 Jan Aberdeen 0 - 3 Motherwell SPL
2009/2010 Sat 21 Nov Motherwell 1 - 1 Aberdeen SPL
2009/2010 Sat 29 Aug Aberdeen 0 - 0 Motherwell SPL
2008/2009 Sat 04 Apr Motherwell 1 - 1 Aberdeen SPL
2008/2009 Sat 29 Nov Aberdeen 2 - 0 Motherwell SPL
2008/2009 Sat 16 Aug Motherwell 0 - 1 Aberdeen SPL


Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen have only performed averagely at home, winning three and losing two of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Dons in those games, with five conceded.

Motherwell have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the The 'Well have hit six goals, nine 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 23 points from their 23 games played so far, Motherwell see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 28 points from their 24 games played so far,

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 3 0 3 6 8 9
Motherwell 6 2 0 4 5 10 6


FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Dons. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Aberdeen 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Motherwell 7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.