FootyMAD's Aberdeen match preview

Last updated : 11 May 2007 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 82 and lost only 24 of the 132 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Celtic Park was earlier this season, the The Bhoys carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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:
2006/2007Sat 17 FebAberdeen1 - 2CelticSPL
2006/2007Sat 02 DecCeltic1-0AberdeenSPL
2006/2007Sat 09 SepAberdeen0 - 1CelticSPL
2005/2006Sun 07 MayAberdeen2 - 2CelticSPL
2005/2006Sat 04 MarCeltic3 - 0AberdeenSPL
2005/2006Sun 04 DecAberdeen1 - 3CelticSPL
2005/2006Sat 10 SepCeltic2 - 0AberdeenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Celtic have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

The Dons have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 36 games giving them a return of 81 points. Aberdeen find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 62 points they have accumulated from 36 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Celtic63127710
Aberdeen6312111010

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the The Bhoys. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Celtic 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Aberdeen 7 games since last away draw.