FootyMAD's Dundee United match preview

Last updated : 06 March 2010 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 74 games played, Jambo's have recorded 22 wins, and Dundee Utd. have come away with 31 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Dundee Utd. running out comfortable 2 - 0 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:
2009/2010Sat 12 DecHearts0 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2009/2010Mon 17 AugDundee Utd.2 - 0HeartsSPL
2008/2009Sat 16 MayHearts3 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2008/2009Sat 28 FebDundee Utd.0 - 1HeartsSPL
2008/2009Sat 20 DecHearts0 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2008/2009Sat 27 SepDundee Utd.3 - 0HeartsSPL
2007/2008Sat 29 MarHearts1 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

Hearts have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Jambo's have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Dundee Utd.'s total of 45 points from their 27 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier. Hearts's 37 points from 27 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.631210810
Hearts6303669

FootyMad's prediction ...

Hearts are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from Tannadice Park with a well-deserved point. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Hearts 4 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.