FootyMAD's Dundee United match preview

Last updated : 06 February 2006 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 Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 68 games played, Jambo's have recorded 20 wins, and Dundee Utd. have come away with 28 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 3 winners 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:
2005/2006Sat 05 NovHearts3 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2005/2006Sun 14 AugDundee Utd.0 - 3HeartsSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.

Hearts have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Jambo's's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Dundee Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 26 points from their 24 games played so far, Hearts sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 50 points from their 24 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.61239135
Hearts640215712

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Jambo's out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Dundee Utd.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Hearts 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.