History of the Dunfermline Athletic v Aberdeen fixture
Dunfermline Athletic are ready to welcome Aberdeen to East End Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 17 of the 51 previous games, with the Pars winning just 16.
The previous match played between the two at East End Park was within the last three years, in March 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Fri 30 Sep | Aberdeen | 4 - 0 | Dunfermline A. | Scottish Premier |
| 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 |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Dunfermline Athletic's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. While Pars have scored 8, a worringly large 19 have been leaked at the other end.
The away form of Aberdeen is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Dons have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 1 in reply.
Dunfermline Athletic are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 13 points from 15 matches.
Aberdeen are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 12 points from 14 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunfermline Athletic | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 4 |
| Aberdeen | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been a distinctly poor show from Dunfermline Athletic at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the Pars will at least gain a draw. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Dunfermline Athletic | Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches. Failed to win in previous 7 home matches. Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Aberdeen | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 6 away matches. An overall losing run of 3 games. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here