FM Preview: Dundee United v Hibernian 30 Oct 2010

Last updated : 29 October 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee United v Hibernian fixture

Hibernian face a trip to Dundee United at Tannadice Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 84 games played, The Hibees have recorded 22 wins, and Dundee Utd. have come away with 37 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2010, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sun 09 MayDundee Utd.0 - 2HibernianSPL
2009/2010Wed 31 MarHibernian2 - 4Dundee Utd.SPL
2009/2010Sat 16 JanDundee Utd.1 - 0HibernianSPL
2009/2010Sat 03 OctHibernian1 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2008/2009Sat 02 MayHibernian1 - 2Dundee Utd.SPL
2008/2009Sat 04 AprDundee Utd.2 - 2HibernianSPL
2008/2009Wed 12 NovDundee Utd.2 - 0HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United's home form is poor, winning just 2 of the last six, and losing the other 4. While The Terrors have scored 5, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Hibernian is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the The Hibees have hit 7 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Dundee Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 11 points from their 9 games played so far, Hibernian see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 8 points from their 9 games played so far,

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.6303779
Hibernian61147134

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The Terrors, as the The Hibees have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. 10 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Hibernian Lost each of the previous 5 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.