FootyMAD's Dunfermline Athletic match preview

Last updated : 25 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aberdeen v Dunfermline Athletic fixture

Aberdeen prepare to entertain Dunfermline Athletic at Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Dons are clearly on top, having won 30 and lost only 8 of the 49 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was less than a year ago, in December 2005, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2005/2006Sat 11 MarDunfermline A.1 - 0AberdeenSPL
2005/2006Sat 10 DecAberdeen0-0Dunfermline A.SPL
2005/2006Sat 17 SepDunfermline A.0 - 2AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sat 12 FebDunfermline A.2 - 1AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sat 13 NovAberdeen2 - 1Dunfermline A.SPL
2004/2005Sat 21 AugDunfermline A.0 - 1AberdeenSPL
2003/2004Sat 21 FebAberdeen2 - 0Dunfermline A.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Dons in those games, with 5 conceded.

Dunfermline A. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Pars's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 4 goals for and 3 against.

Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 6 points from their 4 games played so far, Dunfermline A. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 2 points from 4 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen6150758
Dunfermline A.6033253

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Dons's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Dunfermline A.. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
AberdeenDrawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Dunfermline A.Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 3 games.
No win in the 6 most recent games.