FootyMAD's Aberdeen match preview

Last updated : 18 August 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aberdeen v Celtic fixture

Celtic face a trip to Aberdeen at Pittodrie Stadium on Sunday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 50 of the 133 previous games, with the hosts winning just 48.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2007, with Celtic inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Dons 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 12 MayCeltic2 - 1AberdeenSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Dons in those games, with 7 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 9 goals for and 8 against.

Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 1 points from their 2 games played so far, Celtic find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 4 points they have accumulated from 2 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen6222858
Celtic63219511

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Celtic only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Pittodrie Stadium will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Aberdeen Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Celtic 5 games since last defeat.