FootyMAD's Aberdeen match preview

Last updated : 08 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aberdeen v Celtic fixture

Celtic face a trip to Aberdeen at Pittodrie Stadium at lunchtime on Saturday,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2006, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw 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 07 MayAberdeen2 - 2CelticSPL
2005/2006Sat 04 MarCeltic3 - 0AberdeenSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Dons in those games, with 3 conceded.

Celtic have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The Bhoys's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 9 against.

Aberdeen find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 9 points they have accumulated from 5 games. Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 5 games giving them a return of 10 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen62406310
Celtic632112711

FootyMad's prediction ...

An indifferent set of results for Celtic on the road, and I believe this game is only going to yield a solitary point for the The Bhoys. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Aberdeen Unbeaten in the last 13 home games.
Unbeaten run of 7 matches.
Celtic Not won in previous 4 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.