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Last updated : 26 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee v Aberdeen fixture

Aberdeen face a trip to Dundee at Dens Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 42 of the 106 previous games, with the hosts winning just 30.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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:
2004/2005Sat 02 OctAberdeen1 - 1DundeeSPL
2003/2004Sat 15 MayAberdeen1 - 2DundeeSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Dundee have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Dees have scored 8, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Aberdeen however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Dundee find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 18 games have yielded only 13 points. Aberdeen are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 34 points from 18 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee61144134
Aberdeen64029612

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dons have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Dens Park with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
DundeeFailed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Aberdeen7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.