FM Preview: Dundee United v Heart of Midlothian 09 Feb 2013

Last updated : 08 February 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Dundee United v Heart of Midlothian fixture

Dundee United prepare to entertain Heart of Midlothian at Tannadice Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 92 games played, Terrors have recorded 42 wins, and Heart of Midlothian have come away with 26 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tannadice Park was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in an Scottish League Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sun 23 Dec Hearts 2 - 1 Dundee Utd. Scottish Premier
2012/2013 Wed 31 Oct Dundee Utd. 1-1 Hearts Scottish League Cup
2012/2013 Sat 22 Sep Dundee Utd. 0 - 3 Hearts Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Sat 28 Apr Dundee Utd. 2 - 2 Hearts Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Sat 25 Feb Hearts 0 - 2 Dundee Utd. Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Sat 19 Nov Dundee Utd. 1 - 0 Hearts Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Sun 31 Jul Hearts 0 - 1 Dundee Utd. Scottish Premier

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 13 to 12.

The away form of Heart of Midlothian is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Jambo's have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Dundee United see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 30 points from their 24 games played so far,

Heart of Midlothian see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 30 points from their 24 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Dundee United 6 2 2 2 12 13 8
Heart of Midlothian 6 1 3 2 5 8 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Terrors to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Dundee United No sequences of note
Heart of Midlothian Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 11 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.

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