FootyMAD's Celtic match preview

Last updated : 21 May 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee United v Celtic fixture

Dundee Utd. prepare to entertain Celtic at Tannadice Park on Thursday evening, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 38 of the 78 previous games, with the The Terrors winning just 24.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tannadice Park was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Wed 12 MarCeltic0 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2007/2008Wed 26 DecDundee Utd.0-2CelticSPL
2007/2008Sat 29 SepCeltic3 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2006/2007Sat 31 MarDundee Utd.1 - 1CelticSPL
2006/2007Tue 26 DecCeltic2 - 2Dundee Utd.SPL
2006/2007Sat 14 OctDundee Utd.1 - 4CelticSPL
2005/2006Sat 28 JanCeltic3 - 3Dundee Utd.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

The The Bhoys have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the The Bhoys, and 5 goals against.

Dundee Utd. find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 52 points they have accumulated from 37 games. Celtic are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 37 games giving them a return of 86 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.60338123
Celtic660014518

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the The Terrors of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Celtic, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Celtic 5 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 6 matches.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.