FM Preview: Hibernian v Dundee United 24 Mar 2012

Last updated : 23 March 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Hibernian v Dundee United fixture

Dundee United face a trip to Hibernian at Easter Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 82 games played, Terrors have recorded 21 wins, and Hibernian have come away with 36 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road Stadium was earlier this season, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3-3 draw in a Scottish Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 24 Dec Dundee Utd. 3 - 1 Hibernian Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Sat 24 Sep Hibernian 3-3 Dundee Utd. Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sun 30 Jan Dundee Utd. 3 - 0 Hibernian Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Wed 29 Dec Hibernian 2 - 2 Dundee Utd. Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 30 Oct Dundee Utd. 1 - 0 Hibernian Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sun 09 May Dundee Utd. 0 - 2 Hibernian Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Wed 31 Mar Hibernian 2 - 4 Dundee Utd. Scottish Premier

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Recent respective form guides

Hibernian's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Hibees have scored 4, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.

Dundee United's away form is none too clever either, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. These six games have produced a glut of goals, with the Terrors scoring 18 and conceding 7.

Hibernian are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 23 points from 30 matches.

Dundee United's total of 43 points from their 30 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Hibernian 6 2 1 3 8 12 7
Dundee United 6 4 1 1 11 5 13

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Dundee United are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Hibernian. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Hibernian Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Dundee United 3 successive away victories.
6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.

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