FM Preview: Dundee United v St. Mirren 18 Feb 2012

Last updated : 17 February 2012 By Footymad Previewer

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

Dundee United prepare to entertain St. Mirren at Tannadice Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Terrors are clearly on top, having won 35 and lost only 13 of the 60 games.

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 a Scottish Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Wed 28 Dec St. Mirren 2 - 2 Dundee Utd. Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Sat 06 Aug Dundee Utd. 1-1 St. Mirren Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Wed 26 Jan St. Mirren 1 - 1 Dundee Utd. Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Wed 10 Nov Dundee Utd. 1 - 2 St. Mirren Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 14 Aug St. Mirren 1 - 1 Dundee Utd. Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sat 13 Feb St. Mirren 1 - 2 Dundee Utd. Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sat 05 Dec Dundee Utd. 3 - 2 St. Mirren 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 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, 8 to 7.

St. Mirren have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Buddies's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Dundee United lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 30 points from their 25 games so far.

St. Mirren see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 28 points from their 26 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Dundee United 6 3 1 2 16 8 10
St. Mirren 6 2 3 1 4 4 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

With Dundee United only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Dundee United Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
St. Mirren Undefeated in last 3 away games.
5 games since last defeat.

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