FootyMAD's Hamilton Academical match preview

Last updated : 16 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee United v Hamilton Academical fixture

Dundee Utd. prepare to entertain Hamilton Academical at Tannadice Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Terrors are clearly on top, winning 53.85% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tannadice Park was less than a year ago, in November 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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:
2008/2009Sat 11 AprHamilton Ac.0 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2008/2009Sat 07 FebHamilton Ac.2 - 1Dundee Utd.SFAC
2008/2009Sat 22 NovDundee Utd.1-1Hamilton Ac.SPL
2008/2009Mon 11 AugHamilton Ac.3 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2007/2008Wed 31 OctDundee Utd.3 - 1Hamilton Ac.SLGC
2001/2002Mon 04 FebDundee Utd.4 - 0Hamilton Ac.SFAC
1995/1996Mon 22 AprHamilton Ac.0 - 2Dundee Utd.SCD1

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. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

The away form of Hamilton Ac. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Accies have hit 5 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Dundee Utd. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 12 points from their 7 games so far. Hamilton Ac. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 4 points from 7 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.63219611
Hamilton Ac.61145104

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 Hamilton Ac. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. 5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Hamilton Ac. Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.