ABERDEEN'S impressive home form has kept them flying high in the SPFL Premiership this season and Dons fans will be hoping the Pittodrie factor can help them sweep aside Partick Thistle to book a place in the League Cup semi-finals.
I fancied Jim Goodwin's men to beat Hearts on Sunday and they delivered, although I was made to sweat for both my bets as their two goals arrived late to seal another victory.
It's now six wins in seven games at Pittodrie for Aberdeen this term, although patchy away form has stopped them from climbing above Hibs into third place.
Goodwin's revolution seems to be coming along nicely, with his last season's disastrous bottom-six finish fading from the memory, but the Dons boss will be desperate to lead the Red Army on a march to Hampden.
Aberdeen survived a scare in the last round of the League Cup, with League Two Annan taking them to extra time before eventually losing 4-1, and Partick present another potential banana skin.
Ian McCall's men have made a flying start to the Championship season and sit top of the table after Saturday's 2-1 win at Hamilton. The Firhill men have lost just three times all season and seem to be building up quite a head of steam.
Wily gaffer McCall has assembled a squad that mixes youthful energy with experience and they have the firepower to cause a shock if Aberdeen turn up thinking this will be a stroll.
How the bookies view it
It's no surprise to see Aberdeen as heavy favourites and they are a best 8/15 at Bet365. Partick Thistle are as big as 11/2 with Betfair while the draw at 90 minutes pays 16/5 at VBet. To qualify, the Dons are a tiny 1/4 with Bet365 while the Jags are 33/10 at SBK.
Recent head to head
Aberdeen have been a bogey team for Partick of late, with the Maryhill men failing to win any of the last 14 meetings. Eleven of those matches have ended in Dons victories, although it was 0-0 when these sides last faced off at Firhill back in 2018. The last Pittodrie meeting was a 1-0 home victory sealed by Adam Rooney in 2017.
Players to watch
Goodwin should field a strong side as he will desperate to reach a semi-final and that should see Lisandro Lopes start again up front. The man known as Duk broke the deadlock on Sunday and also teed up the second for sub Vicente Besuijen. The former Benfica man is in great form and McBookie price him at a tempting 6/5 for anytime scorer.
Scott Tiffoney scored Partick Thistle's winner off the bench at the weekend and that should earn him a start here. The forward has netted three times already this season and Bet365 price him at 11/2 for anytime scorer.
Anything else catch the eye?
Aberdeen's home form has been so impressive and they should win comfortably here if they hit top form. Coral price Goodwin's men at 29/20 to be winning at half-time and full-time, which looks great value. The Dons are also 6/4 at BoyleSports to score in each half which looks pretty tempting.
Ross Docherty puts himself about in midfield and has collected four yellows already. That makes him a decent shout for a card in this cup tie at 13/8 with Bet365. We only saw five corners when Aberdeen hosted Hearts at the weekend and under 9.5 corners here pays 11/10 at Unibet.
This Scottish League Cup match between Aberdeen and Partick Thistle will be played on Oct 19, 2022 and kick off at 19:45. Check below for our tipsters best Aberdeen vs Partick Thistle prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
