FootyMAD's Aberdeen match preview

Last updated : 07 May 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Glasgow Celtic v Aberdeen fixture

Celtic prepare to entertain Aberdeen at Celtic Park on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Bhoys are clearly on top, having won 78 and lost only 24 of the 128 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Celtic Park was earlier this season, as the The Bhoys squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 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 16 AprCeltic3-2AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sun 16 JanAberdeen0 - 1CelticSPL
2004/2005Wed 27 OctCeltic2 - 3AberdeenSPL
2003/2004Wed 21 AprCeltic1 - 2AberdeenSPL
2003/2004Sat 24 JanAberdeen1 - 3CelticSPL
2003/2004Sat 25 OctCeltic4 - 0AberdeenSPL
2002/2003Thu 02 JanAberdeen1 - 1CelticSPL

Recent respective form guides

Glasgow Celtic have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the The Bhoys in those games, with 9 conceded.

The away form of Aberdeen however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 35 games giving them a return of 86 points. Aberdeen find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 55 points they have accumulated from 35 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Celtic640212912
Aberdeen62137107

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the The Bhoys. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Celtic 11 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 22 .
Aberdeen 10 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.