FootyMAD's Dundee United match preview

Last updated : 13 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee United v Heart Of Midlothian fixture

Hearts face a trip to Dundee United at Tannadice Park on Sunday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 67 games played, Jambo's have recorded 19 wins, and Dundee Utd. have come away with 28 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2005, the The Terrors carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory 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 16 AprDundee Utd.2 - 1HeartsSPL
2004/2005Sat 15 JanHearts3 - 2Dundee Utd.SPL
2004/2005Wed 27 OctDundee Utd.1 - 1HeartsSPL
2003/2004Sat 01 MayDundee Utd.0 - 2HeartsSPL
2003/2004Sat 21 FebHearts3 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2003/2004Sun 30 NovDundee Utd.2 - 1HeartsSPL
2003/2004Sat 23 AugHearts3 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The The Terrors's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Hearts's away form is none too clever either, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Dundee Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 2 matches. Hearts are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 2 games giving them a return of 6 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.6123255
Hearts62131087

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Jambo's has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Dundee Utd.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Hearts 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.