FM Preview: Motherwell v Aberdeen 17 Mar 2012

History of the Motherwell v Aberdeen fixture

Aberdeen face a trip to Motherwell at Fir Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 132 games played, Dons have recorded 42 wins, and Motherwell have come away with 47 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Aberdeen inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the 'Well in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

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Recent respective form guides

Motherwell have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. In this time, 'Well have rattled up an impressive 20 goals, and conceded eight.

Aberdeen's away form is equally impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Dons, and two goals against.

Motherwell's total of 51 points from their 29 games sees them sitting in the European places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier. Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 33 points from their 29 games played so far,

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

FootyMad's prediction ...

This promises to be an excellent test for the in-form Dons, but one which I believe will end in stalemate. Score draw