FootyMAD's Hamilton Academical match preview

Last updated : 05 October 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hamilton Academical v Dundee fixture

Dundee face a trip to Hamilton Academical at New Douglas Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 26 of the 61 previous games, with the hosts winning just 19.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2007, the Accies carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 21 AprDundee1 - 0Hamilton Ac.SCD1
2006/2007Sat 24 FebHamilton Ac.1 - 0DundeeSCD1
2006/2007Sat 21 OctDundee1 - 1Hamilton Ac.SCD1
2006/2007Sat 12 AugHamilton Ac.1 - 0DundeeSCD1
2005/2006Thu 09 MarDundee3 - 2Hamilton Ac.SFAC
2005/2006Sat 04 MarDundee2 - 4Hamilton Ac.SCD1
2005/2006Sat 25 FebHamilton Ac.0 - 0DundeeSFAC

Recent respective form guides

Hamilton Academical have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Accies, with 4 goals against.

Dundee have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The The Dee's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Hamilton Ac. are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 8 games giving them a return of 19 points. Dundee are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 18 points from 8 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hamilton Ac.641114713
Dundee62311099

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow home win for the Accies. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Hamilton Ac. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Dundee Undefeated in last 5 away games.