FM Preview: St. Mirren v Dundee United 27 Oct 2012

Last updated : 26 October 2012 By Footymad Previewer

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

Dundee United face a trip to St. Mirren at Greenhill Road on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 69 games played, Terrors have recorded 26 wins, and St. Mirren have come away with 27 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Greenhill Road was less than a year ago, in December 2011, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Scottish Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 18 Feb Dundee Utd. 0 - 0 St. Mirren Scottish Premier
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

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

Recent respective form guides

St. Mirren are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 14 to 12.

Dundee United have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Terrors have hit 4 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

St. Mirren see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 12 points from their 10 games played so far,

Dundee United are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 9 points from 8 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
St. Mirren 6 3 0 3 10 14 9
Dundee United 6 1 3 2 2 8 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Dundee United have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why St. Mirren may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
St. Mirren 7 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Dundee United No win in the 2 most recent games.

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