Our prediction for this Scottish Premiership match:
Aberdeen will be aiming to extend their unbeaten run to five games when they take on Motherwell on Saturday afternoon. The Dons have been producing fine performances of late and, as a result, the bookies see them as favourites to win the Championship group opener. As Aberdeen made life difficult for Celtic in the Scottish Cup semis at the weekend, home win should definitely be considered. Bear in mind, though, that defender Graeme Shinnie is banned for the match.
The Well, on the other hand, are undefeated in the previous three league matches, but seeing that Aberdeen do not suit them, we are tempted to put our money on the home side. As for the visitors, all Barry Maguire, Jonathan Obika, and Harry Paton are out of contention with injuries. In their last meeting in the Scottish top flight Aberdeen defeated Motherwell 1-0.
Highlighted Team (Aberdeen):
Nicknamed the Dons, Aberdeen are professional football club that compete in the Scottish Premiership. Pittodrie Stadium is the club’s home ground, and it can hold up to 20,866 spectators. The Dons were one of the dominant forces in Scottish football during Sir Alex Ferguson’s era, with the team winning three Scottish League titles from 1980 to 1985.
However, Aberdeen clinched their first domestic trophy in the 1954/55 season, with the team finishing the process three points clear of Scottish giants Celtic. The club’s biggest success came in the 1982/83 season when they defeated the famous Spanish club Real Madrid 2-1 in the title game. Later in 1983, Aberdeen won the UEFA Super Cup as they defeated Hamburger SV 2-0 at Volksparkstadion.
The Dons are well known for their red home kit, while away shirt has a shiny gold base colour. Inverness Caledonian are considered one of the club’s biggest rivals, with the two teams facing each other in the North derby.