Aberdeen – Falkirk

Aberdeen host Falkirk in what promises to be a crucial clash in the lower half of the table, with the Dons sitting in tenth place on four points after one win, one draw and three defeats, their goal tally a modest 2‑7. Falkirk trail just behind in eleventh, having collected only two points from two stalemates and three losses, and a slightly better strike rate of three goals for and seven conceded. Both sides will be desperate to close the gap to safety, as a win could lift Aberdeen into the top‑nine while also pushing Falkirk out of the relegation‑watch zone. The recent head‑to‑head record offers little comfort, with each side looking to reverse a season of mixed results and improve their goal differences in what could be a decisive weekend for both clubs.