FootyMAD's Falkirk match preview

Last updated : 14 January 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee United v Falkirk fixture

Dundee Utd. play host to Falkirk at Tannadice Park on Sunday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 20 wins out of 29 previous matches.

The last time the two teams met at Dundee Utd. was more than a decade ago, in February 1995, the The Terrors carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 22 OctFalkirk1 - 3Dundee Utd.SPL
1994/1995Sat 08 AprFalkirk3 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
1994/1995Tue 21 FebDundee Utd.1-0FalkirkSPL
1994/1995Sat 26 NovFalkirk1 - 3Dundee Utd.SPL
1994/1995Sat 24 SepDundee Utd.1 - 0FalkirkSPL
1973/1974UnknownDundee Utd.2 - 1FalkirkSPL
1973/1974UnknownFalkirk0 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL

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 The Terrors's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The away form of Falkirk however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Dundee Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 21 points from their 21 games played so far, Falkirk are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 17 points from 21 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.62046106
Falkirk61146134

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Dundee Utd. only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Falkirk Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.