FootyMAD's Dundee United match preview

Last updated : 03 April 2009 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 at lunchtime on Saturday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 81 games played, The Hibees have recorded 21 wins, and Dundee Utd. have come away with 36 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Dundee Utd. running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Wed 12 NovDundee Utd.2 - 0HibernianSPL
2008/2009Sat 13 SepHibernian2 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2007/2008Sun 20 AprDundee Utd.1 - 1HibernianSPL
2007/2008Sat 09 FebDundee Utd.1 - 1HibernianSPL
2007/2008Sat 24 NovHibernian2 - 2Dundee Utd.SPL
2007/2008Sat 18 AugDundee Utd.0 - 0HibernianSPL
2006/2007Sun 18 FebDundee Utd.0 - 0HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. While The Terrors have scored 7, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

Hibernian have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Hibees have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Dundee Utd.'s 44 points from 30 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position. Hibernian's 40 points from 30 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.6132786
Hibernian6231339

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Hibernian on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Dundee Utd.. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Hibernian 5 games since last defeat.