FootyMAD's Motherwell midweek match preview

Last updated : 12 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Motherwell v Aberdeen fixture

Aberdeen face a trip to Motherwell at Fir Park on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 122 games played, Dons have recorded 39 wins, and Motherwell have come away with 43 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 11 NovAberdeen2 - 1MotherwellSPL
2006/2007Sat 12 AugMotherwell0 - 2AberdeenSPL
2005/2006Sat 25 MarAberdeen2 - 2MotherwellSPL
2005/2006Mon 26 DecMotherwell3 - 1AberdeenSPL
2005/2006Tue 08 NovMotherwell1 - 0AberdeenSLGC
2005/2006Sat 01 OctAberdeen2 - 2MotherwellSPL
2004/2005Sat 23 AprMotherwell0 - 1AberdeenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Motherwell have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

The Dons have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Dons's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Motherwell see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 33 points from their 29 games played so far, Aberdeen find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 51 points they have accumulated from 29 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Motherwell6222568
Aberdeen640210712

FootyMad's prediction ...

Aberdeen are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Motherwell. Away win

Sequence statistics:
MotherwellBeen beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Aberdeen4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.