Aberdeen and Dundee United are set to clash in what promises to be a thrilling Scottish Premiership encounter, with some fascinating stats that could shape the outcome. Let's dive into the numbers that matter most.

At Pittodrie, Aberdeen have been a fortress against Dundee United in recent years. The Dons have lost just one of their last 17 home league meetings with the Tangerines, winning eight and drawing eight. Even more impressive, they're unbeaten in nine such games since a 3-0 defeat way back in August 2014, boasting five wins and four draws in that stretch.

But the visitors arrive with their own momentum. Dundee United are unbeaten in six league head-to-heads with Aberdeen, recording three wins and three draws since a 1-0 loss in October 2024. That's a streak that will give Jim Goodwin's side plenty of confidence as they travel north.

For Aberdeen, the recent form is a tale of two seasons. The Dons have picked up seven points from their last three league games (two wins, one draw)—a remarkable turnaround considering they managed just six points from their previous 16 matches (one win, three draws, 12 losses). At home, they're chasing history: a third consecutive league win without conceding would be their first such run since February to April 2023, when they rattled off four straight clean-sheet victories.

Dundee United, though, will be wary of their recent road form. They've lost their last two away league games and haven't suffered three straight Premiership losses on the road since May 2023. That's a record they'll be desperate to avoid extending.

Set-pieces could be the deciding factor. Only Hearts (22) and Rangers (21) have scored more goals from non-penalty set-plays than United's 19 this season. In stark contrast, Aberdeen are the division's lowest scorers from such scenarios with just eight. Defensively, the Dons have a vulnerability too: only Livingston (21) have conceded more goals from non-penalty set-pieces than Aberdeen's 19. If United can exploit that weakness, they could walk away with all three points.