FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 30 January 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Motherwell v Aberdeen fixture

Aberdeen face a trip to Motherwell at Fir Park on Saturday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 117 games played, Dons have recorded 37 wins, and Motherwell have come away with 40 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2003, with Aberdeen inflicting a narrow 2 - 3 defeat upon the The 'Well 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:
2003/2004Sat 01 NovAberdeen0 - 3MotherwellSPL
2002/2003Sat 17 MayMotherwell2 - 3AberdeenSPL
2002/2003Sat 08 MarMotherwell0 - 1AberdeenSPL
2002/2003Sat 07 DecAberdeen1 - 1MotherwellSPL
2002/2003Wed 06 NovAberdeen3 - 1MotherwellSLC
2002/2003Sat 05 OctMotherwell1 - 2AberdeenSPL
2001/2002Sat 24 NovMotherwell3 - 2AberdeenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Motherwell have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The The 'Well's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Aberdeen's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Motherwell see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 24 points from their 21 games played so far, Aberdeen are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 19 points from 21 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Motherwell6213657
Aberdeen622210108

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Aberdeen only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Fir Park will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Motherwell 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Aberdeen Last drawn game 4 outings ago.