FootyMAD's Celtic vs Aberdeen preview

Last updated : 01 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Celtic v Aberdeen fixture

Aberdeen face a trip to Celtic at Celtic Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Dons will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 81 and win only 24 of the 131 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2006, with Celtic running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners 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:
2006/2007Sat 09 SepAberdeen0 - 1CelticSPL
2005/2006Sun 07 MayAberdeen2 - 2CelticSPL
2005/2006Sat 04 MarCeltic3 - 0AberdeenSPL
2005/2006Sun 04 DecAberdeen1 - 3CelticSPL
2005/2006Sat 10 SepCeltic2 - 0AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sun 08 MayCeltic2 - 0AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sat 16 AprCeltic3 - 2AberdeenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Celtic are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the The Bhoys, with 3 goals against.

Aberdeen have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Just 6 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 3 have been let in at the wrong end.

Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 16 games giving them a return of 41 points. Aberdeen find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 28 points they have accumulated from 16 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Celtic642012514
Aberdeen651013416

FootyMad's prediction ...

Aberdeen have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Celtic may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
CelticUnbeaten in the last 24 home games.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
AberdeenWon each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.