Aberdeen vs. Motherwell: 15th February 2017

Prominently

Aberdeen 2 ranked first echelon in the hierarchy of Scotland, with 43 points earned after 23 games. Thus, students Derek McInnes is on equal points with titrated Glasgow Rangers, but the outstanding dispute with Motherwell can decisively break the two teams in the top hierarchy. After all, all the cards are the hosts. After invincible Celtic, Aberdeen shows the best defense at home, receiving only 6 goals in 11 matches, which says a lot about organizing thorough and solid game of “Red”.

Between the devil and the deep sea

Motherwell occupies the 8th position in the Premiership with 24 points collected in 23 stages. So guys Mark McGhee is only a point against ranks last play-off, St. Johnstone, but at the same time, just six lengths away from the “red lantern” Inverness. This does nothing to demonstrate once again the balance of the lower half of hierarchy, a balance that is likely to endure until the last matches of play-out. Although paradoxically have better outcomes Motherwell on foreign land in the Premiership this season, poor defensive display that continue to not give confidence.

Direct meetings

In the last ten direct confrontation between the two teams, Aberdeen was imposed six times, Motherwell other twice, while two other disputes have ended in a draw;

The latest duel took place in December last year and was ended with a clear victory of Aberdeen “Pittodrie Stadium”, 4-1

Probable teams:

Aberdeen (4-4-1-1) Lewis- Logan, Taylor Reynolds, Considine- Hayes, Jack, Shinnie, McGinn- Rooney, McLean

Motherwell (4-4-2): Samson- Heneghan, McManus, Jules, Tait- Lasley, Lucas, Hammell, Ainsworth- Cadden, Moult