History of the Aberdeen v Dunfermline Athletic fixture
Dunfermline Athletic face a trip to Aberdeen at Pittodrie Stadium on Friday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Pars will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 33 and win only 8 of the 53 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2011, the Dons carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sun 06 Feb | Aberdeen | 1-0 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish F.A. Cup |
| 2008/2009 | Wed 18 Mar | Aberdeen | 0 - 0 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish F.A. Cup |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 07 Mar | Dunfermline A. | 1 - 1 | Aberdeen | Scottish F.A. Cup |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 10 Feb | Aberdeen | 3 - 0 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Premier |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 25 Nov | Dunfermline A. | 0 - 3 | Aberdeen | Scottish Premier |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 26 Aug | Aberdeen | 1 - 0 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Premier |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 11 Mar | Dunfermline A. | 1 - 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 have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.
The away form of Dunfermline Athletic however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Pars, and 13 goals against.
Aberdeen are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 6 points from 9 matches.
Dunfermline Athletic see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 9 points from their 8 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Dunfermline Athletic | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 4 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Nothing appears to be going right for the Pars out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Aberdeen. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen | Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Not won in the 5 most recent games. |
| Dunfermline Athletic | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 2 away matches. No win in the 5 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here