FM Preview: Dundee United v St. Johnstone 09 Apr 2011

Last updated : 08 April 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Dundee United v St. Johnstone fixture

Dundee United prepare to entertain St. Johnstone at Tannadice Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 60 games played, The Terrors have recorded 27 wins, and St. Johnstone have come away with 18 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tannadice Park was earlier this season, the The Terrors carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Tue 22 Feb St. Johnstone 0 - 0 Dundee Utd. Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 25 Sep Dundee Utd. 1-0 St. Johnstone Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Mon 05 Apr St. Johnstone 0 - 1 Dundee Utd. Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sat 06 Feb St. Johnstone 0 - 1 Dundee Utd. Scottish F.A. Cup
2009/2010 Wed 27 Jan Dundee Utd. 3 - 3 St. Johnstone Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Tue 27 Oct St. Johnstone 2 - 1 Dundee Utd. Scottish League Cup
2009/2010 Sat 26 Sep St. Johnstone 2 - 3 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 lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the The Terrors in those games, with 7 conceded.

In complete contrast to Dundee United, St. Johnstone are having a torrid time on their travels, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. Saints have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Dundee United's total of 49 points from their 31 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

St. Johnstone see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 34 points from their 31 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Dundee United 6 3 1 2 9 9 10
St. Johnstone 6 1 4 1 4 5 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the 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 Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
St. Johnstone Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

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