History of the Dunfermline Athletic v Aberdeen fixture
Aberdeen pack their bags to visit Dunfermline Athletic at East End Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 17 of the 51 previous games, with the hosts winning just 16.
The previous match played between the two at East End Park was within the last three years, in March 2009, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Fri 30 Sep | Aberdeen | 4 - 0 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Premier |
| 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 |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Dunfermline Athletic's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only two draws from the last six matches. While the Pars have scored eight, a worringly large 19 have been leaked at the other end.
The away form of Aberdeen is pretty dire, collecting just one solitary point from the last six. Dons have conceded nine goals in these games, and only hit one in reply.
Dunfermline Athletic are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 13 points from 15 matches.
Aberdeen are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 12 points from 14 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunfermline Athletic | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 4 |
| Aberdeen | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Not a lot has been going right generally for Aberdeen on their travels as of late, but we can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Dunfermline Athletic. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Dunfermline Athletic | Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches. Failed to win in previous 7 home matches. Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Aberdeen | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 6 away matches. An overall losing run of 3 games. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here