Aberdeen v Celtic 07 Aug 2011

Last updated : 06 August 2011 By Footymad

Footymad preview History of the Aberdeen v Celtic fixture

Celtic face a trip to Aberdeen to play at Pittodrie at lunchtime on Sunday, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 55 of the 141 previous games, with the hosts winning just 49.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2011, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 3 winners in a league game.

 

Recent encounters between the teams

SeasonDateTeamResultTeamComp
2010/2011 Sun 17 Apr Aberdeen 0 - 4 Celtic Scottish Cup
2010/2011 Tue 01 Feb Aberdeen 0 - 3 Celtic Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 29 Jan Aberdeen 1 - 4 Celtic Scottish League Cup
2010/2011 Sat 22 Jan Celtic 1 - 0 Aberdeen Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 06 Nov Celtic 9 - 0 Aberdeen Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sat 13 Feb Aberdeen 4 - 4 Celtic Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sat 05 Dec Celtic 3 - 0 Aberdeen Scottish Premier

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

 

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen's dreadful home form has resulted in just one victory and one draw from their last six played. The Dons have conceded a disappointing five goals in this period, and managed to convert only one of their own chances.

Celtic's away form is a bit better, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Those games have seen the Bhoys pummel 13 goals, and let in three.

Aberdeen are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with one points from two games.

Celtic lie fifth in the league, picking up all three from their one game so far.

 

Current overall team form

TeamPWDLFAP
Aberdeen 6 2 1 3 4 5 7
Celtic 6 5 0 1 16 3 15

For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here

 

FootyMad's prediction ...

Although Celtic have been far from successful in recent away games, we can see nothing other than an easy victory for them against Aberdeen. Away win

 

Sequence statistics

TeamSequences
Aberdeen Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Celtic 4 successive away victories.
6 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 5 matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here