FootyMAD's Dundee United match preview

Last updated : 09 September 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hibernian v Dundee United fixture

Hibernian prepare to entertain Dundee United at Easter Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 72 games played, The Hibees have recorded 32 wins, and Dundee Utd. have come away with 19 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2005, as the The Hibees squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 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:
2004/2005Sat 09 AprDundee Utd.2 - 1HibernianSFAC
2004/2005Sat 02 AprHibernian3-2Dundee Utd.SPL
2004/2005Mon 27 DecDundee Utd.1 - 4HibernianSPL
2004/2005Tue 09 NovDundee Utd.2 - 1HibernianSLGC
2004/2005Sat 16 OctHibernian2 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2003/2004Tue 10 FebDundee Utd.0 - 0HibernianSPL
2003/2004Sat 08 NovHibernian2 - 2Dundee Utd.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The The Hibees's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Dundee Utd.'s away form is none too clever either, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The The Terrors's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Hibernian find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 10 points they have accumulated from 5 games. Dundee Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 5 points from their 5 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian63129610
Dundee Utd.61328126

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Hibernian at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the The Hibees will at least gain a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Dundee Utd. Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.