FootyMAD Aberdeen match preview

Last updated : 15 August 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Aberdeen v Glasgow Rangers fixture

Rangers face a trip to Aberdeen at Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The The Gers are slightly ahead, with 42 wins posted against 36 losses.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in November 2002, 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:
2002/2003Sat 01 FebRangers2 - 1AberdeenSPL
2002/2003Sat 16 NovAberdeen2 - 2RangersSPL
2002/2003Sun 25 AugRangers2 - 0AberdeenSPL
2001/2002Sat 27 AprRangers2 - 0AberdeenSPL
2001/2002Sat 19 JanAberdeen0 - 1RangersSPL
2001/2002Sun 04 NovRangers2 - 0AberdeenSPL
2001/2002Sat 28 JulAberdeen0 - 3RangersSPL

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Dons, with 5 goals against.

Rangers's away form is equally impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. Those games have seen the The Gers pummel 12 goals, and let in 5.

Aberdeen are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 0 points from 1 matches. Rangers are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 1 games giving them a return of 3 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen650110615
Rangers632116511

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Aberdeen is likely to be a very close encounter, but one that the Madmen sees going the way of the home team. Home win

Sequence statistics:
AberdeenWon 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
RangersUndefeated in last 6 away games.
6 games since last defeat.