The Dons are looking to make up ground on the Old Firm as they travel to Fir Park on Friday evening.
December has been a tricky period so far for Aberdeen. Derek McInnes’ side have won just once in the month’s four matches, a run which has seen them slip to seven points off second place – though they do have a game in hand on Rangers.
The Dons will be looking to close the gap on Friday evening as they take on Motherwell, who are suffering from a similar festive slump and have not won since mid-November. The Steelmen sit just two points off the bottom and could temporarily ease relegation fears with a win on Friday.
Motherwell’s Louis Moult (R) celebrates scoring their first goal against Celtic
The Key Battle – Louis Moult vs Andrew Considine
The Motherwell forward has made a name for himself this season, netting all four goals in September’s win over Hamilton before following that up more recently with a well-taken brace against Celtic in his side’s agonising 4-3 defeat.
Looking to keep Moult quiet will be Andrew Considine, who will be making his 26th appearance of the season for the Dons at the back.
Aberdeen’s Andrew Considine
Last Meeting:
Aberdeen ran out comfortable winners in April’s meeting between the two sides, claiming all three points after a 4-1 win at Pittodrie.
Motherwell did earn a victory in the most recent clash at Fir Park, however, with Moult’s winner securing a 2-1 win for the hosts in March.
Recent league form – most recent last:
Motherwell – LWLLDD
Aberdeen – WWLWDL
Aberdeen’s Adam Rooney celebrates scoring his sides first goal
What time is kick off?
The match starts at 7.45pm on Friday.
Where can I watch it?
BT Sport 2 are showing this one live, with build-up beginning at 7.30pm.
Odds
Motherwell – 4/1
Draw – 13/5
Aberdeen – 4/6
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