FootyMAD's Dundee United match preview

Last updated : 05 November 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Dundee v Dundee United fixture

Dundee prepare to entertain Dundee United at Dens Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to improve on a dire past record against their opponents. It does not make pleasant reading, winning 28.81 of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Dens Park was less than a year ago, in January 2004, the Dees carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sun 15 AugDundee Utd.1 - 2DundeeSPL
2003/2004Sun 11 AprDundee Utd.2 - 2DundeeSPL
2003/2004Sun 25 JanDundee2-1Dundee Utd.SPL
2003/2004Sun 26 OctDundee Utd.1 - 1DundeeSPL
2002/2003Sun 09 FebDundee Utd.1 - 1DundeeSPL
2002/2003Sat 23 NovDundee3 - 2Dundee Utd.SPL
2002/2003Sat 31 AugDundee Utd.0 - 0DundeeSPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.

The away form of Dundee Utd. is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the The Terrors have hit 7 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Dundee are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 9 points from 12 matches. Dundee Utd. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 12 games have yielded only 8 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee61146114
Dundee Utd.60245142

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dundee are not exactly setting the world alight at Dens Park at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Dundee Utd. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Dundee Utd. Not won in previous 7 away matches.
No win in the 6 most recent games.