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Motherwell vs Aberdeen Prediction & Preview

Preview

This Saturday, 16th March, brings an intriguing clash in the Scotland Premiership as Motherwell host Aberdeen at Fir Park for the 30th round of action. With both teams nestled in the mid to lower echelons of the table—Motherwell sitting 8th with 32 points and Aberdeen in 10th with a tally of 27—the match promises a fierce battle for supremacy and potentially crucial points to escape the lower reaches of the standings.

The recent form guide gives Motherwell a slight edge, having secured two wins from their last five outings compared to Aberdeen's single victory. Notably, Motherwell's last match saw them triumph over Rangers with a commendable away scoreline of 1-2 at Ibrox Stadium—an outcome that will surely boost their confidence heading into this fixture. Conversely, Aberdeen will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing defeat against Dundee (1-0) at Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park.

A glance back at their most recent head-to-head encounter paints an enthralling picture—a six-goal thriller that ended in a pulsating draw (3-3) when they met on February 14th. This history suggests we could be in for another high-scoring affair.

On home turf, Motherwell have demonstrated striking potency by averaging an impressive 2.5 goals per game—a stark contrast to Aberdeen's struggles on the road where they've managed just half a goal per outing on average. Defensively there are concerns for both sides across all venues; however, these vulnerabilities are exacerbated when playing away from home comforts as evidenced by Aberdeen conceding an average of 1.75 goals away.

Bet

Given both teams' recent form and scoring habits—especially considering Motherwell’s strong offensive output at home versus Aberdeen’s lackluster away performance—the smart money might lean towards expecting goals despite what past defensive stats may suggest.

Therefore, taking into account value and probability based on performances this season as well as historical encounters between these two sides that often prove lively affairs; my recommended bet would be Over 2.5 goals priced attractively at odds of 2.05.