Betdistrict.com
High flying Aberdeen is getting closer and closer to a magnificent title run, but the Dons need to put full focus into this match if they want to keep the run going at Motherwell.
Aberdeen has one point over Celtic in the standings, but they also played one more game than the champions, so Aberdeen really can’t afford to drop any points today. The Dons are in fantastic form, winning the last 6 matches in the Premiership – this happened mainly on the back of their excellent defense, as Aberdeen did not concede a single goal in this 6 match winning streak and kept a clean sheet in 8 of the last 9 Premiership matches. They struggled with defending earlier in the season, but it was always known that Aberdeen has a rock solid back line (an analysis of their back line will tell you that if you haven`t watched the games) and the results are finally showing that.
Motherwell has an awful season, sitting on the 10th place (third to last) and having no firepower whatsoever – the hosts have the worst defense in the Premiership, scoring just 13 goals in 19 matches, that`s an average of less than 0,7 goals per game. Motherwell was heavily beaten by Hamilton last round, 5-0, after they previously put together 2 wins in a row.
Bet on Motherwell – Aberdeen and claim your 100% welcome bonus at Bet365 now!
Team news: Motherwell has some serious issues ahead of this game – Ramsden, Hammell, Moore, Francis-Agol, Vigurs, McHugh, Leitch and Lawson are all out. Carswell and O’Brien are doubtful. Aberdeen will get Robson back and has no new injuries or suspensions, but long term absentees remain: Anderson, Low, Flood, Storie and Robertson are out.
I was going to attack the under over market here, I think the under has some great value, but after thinking about my analysis I am going to take a small risk and tip Aberdeen to win to nil at much better odds. It should be a hard fought defensive match but Aberdeen surely has the strength to edge it and if they catch a good day, they could even give Motherwell another heavy beating. The hosts are the worst offensive team in the league while Aberdeen has 6 consecutive wins to nil in the Premiership, so I don`t see any reason why their run will stop in this weekend. Look for an under, but also for an Aberdeen win to nil. Prediction: Motherwell – Aberdeen 0-2.
Pick: Aberdeen to win to nil
Odds: 2.40 @ Bet365
Stake: 7
Possible profit: 9.8
Event date: 4 January
