FootyMAD's Dundee match preview

Last updated : 14 May 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Aberdeen v Dundee fixture

Aberdeen prepare to entertain Dundee at Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Dons are clearly on top, having won 57 and lost only 16 of the 105 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 13 MarDundee1 - 1AberdeenSPL
2003/2004Wed 21 JanDundee2 - 3AberdeenSFAC
2003/2004Sat 10 JanAberdeen0-0DundeeSFAC
2003/2004Sat 20 DecAberdeen2 - 2DundeeSPL
2003/2004Sat 20 SepDundee2 - 0AberdeenSPL
2002/2003Sat 15 MarAberdeen3 - 3DundeeSPL
2002/2003Sat 22 FebDundee2 - 0AberdeenSFAC

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

Dundee's away form is none too clever either, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Dees have hit 6 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Aberdeen are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 34 points from 37 matches. Dundee see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 43 points from their 37 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen61052123
Dundee63219511

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Pittodrie Stadium for the Dons and the Madmen are unable to see past Dundee claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Aberdeen Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Dundee Last drawn game 5 outings ago.