FootyMAD's Aberdeen match preview

Last updated : 03 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Celtic v Aberdeen fixture

Celtic prepare to entertain Aberdeen at Celtic Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Bhoys are clearly on top, having won 80 and lost only 24 of the 130 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Celtic Park was earlier this season, with Celtic running out comfortable 2-0 winners 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:
2005/2006Sun 04 DecAberdeen1 - 3CelticSPL
2005/2006Sat 10 SepCeltic2-0AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sun 08 MayCeltic2 - 0AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sat 16 AprCeltic3 - 2AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sun 16 JanAberdeen0 - 1CelticSPL
2004/2005Wed 27 OctCeltic2 - 3AberdeenSPL
2003/2004Wed 21 AprCeltic1 - 2AberdeenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Celtic have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the The Bhoys in those games, with 10 conceded.

The Dons have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Dons's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 27 games giving them a return of 67 points. Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 38 points from their 27 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Celtic651019716
Aberdeen63218711

FootyMad's prediction ...

Celtic may be coming up against a decent side in Aberdeen, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the The Bhoys. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Celtic Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Aberdeen Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.