FootyMAD's Falkirk match preview

Last updated : 28 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee United v Falkirk fixture

Dundee Utd. prepare to entertain Falkirk at Tannadice Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Terrors are clearly on top, having won 23 and lost only 8 of the 36 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tannadice Park was less than a year ago, in December 2008, 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:
2008/2009Tue 03 MarFalkirk0 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2008/2009Sat 27 DecDundee Utd.1-0FalkirkSPL
2008/2009Sat 01 NovFalkirk0 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2007/2008Sat 23 FebDundee Utd.0 - 0FalkirkSPL
2007/2008Sat 08 DecFalkirk3 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2007/2008Tue 25 SepFalkirk0 - 1Dundee Utd.SLGC
2007/2008Sat 01 SepDundee Utd.2 - 0FalkirkSPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The The Terrors's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Falkirk have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Bairns have hit 4 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Dundee Utd. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 4 points from their 2 games so far. Falkirk are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 0 points from 2 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.6213587
Falkirk62044106

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dundee Utd. are not exactly setting the world alight at Tannadice Park at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Falkirk in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Falkirk Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.