FootyMAD's Heart of Midlothian match preview

Last updated : 27 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee United v Heart of Midlothian fixture

Dundee Utd. prepare to entertain Heart of Midlothian at Tannadice Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 72 games played, The Terrors have recorded 30 wins, and Hearts have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tannadice Park was earlier this season, with Dundee Utd. running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 20 DecHearts0 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2008/2009Sat 27 SepDundee Utd.3-0HeartsSPL
2007/2008Sat 29 MarHearts1 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2007/2008Wed 02 JanDundee Utd.4 - 1HeartsSPL
2007/2008Sat 20 OctHearts1 - 3Dundee Utd.SPL
2006/2007Sat 17 MarHearts0 - 4Dundee Utd.SPL
2006/2007Sat 23 DecDundee Utd.0 - 1HeartsSPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The The Terrors's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Hearts have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

Dundee Utd. find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 40 points they have accumulated from 26 games. Hearts find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 42 points they have accumulated from 26 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.6132796
Hearts63128710

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dundee Utd. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Hearts 6 games since last away draw.