FootyMAD's Aberdeen match preview

Last updated : 24 October 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Glasgow Celtic v Aberdeen fixture

Celtic prepare to entertain Aberdeen at Celtic Park on Saturday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Bhoys are clearly on top, having won 76 and lost only 23 of the 125 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Celtic Park was less than a year ago, in November 2002, with Celtic annihilating their visitors 7-0 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:
2002/2003Thu 02 JanAberdeen1 - 1CelticSPL
2002/2003Sun 03 NovCeltic7-0AberdeenSPL
2002/2003Sat 10 AugAberdeen0 - 4CelticSPL
2001/2002Sun 12 MayAberdeen0 - 1CelticSPL
2001/2002Sat 02 MarCeltic1 - 0AberdeenSPL
2001/2002Mon 25 FebAberdeen0 - 2CelticSFAC
2001/2002Sat 22 DecAberdeen2 - 0CelticSPL

Recent respective form guides

Glasgow Celtic could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, The Bhoys have rattled up an impressive 17 goals, and conceded 1.

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 a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.

Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 9 games giving them a return of 25 points. Aberdeen are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 7 points from 9 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Celtic650110315
Aberdeen63129910

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Celtic fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the The Bhoys. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Celtic Won 9 successive home games.
10 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 11 .
Aberdeen Last drawn game 6 outings ago.