FootyMAD's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 15 October 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Hibernian v Dundee United fixture

Dundee Utd. face a trip to Hibernian at Easter Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 70 games played, The Terrors have recorded 19 wins, and Hibernian have come away with 30 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in November 2003, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw 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:
2003/2004Tue 10 FebDundee Utd.0 - 0HibernianSPL
2003/2004Sat 08 NovHibernian2 - 2Dundee Utd.SPL
2003/2004Sat 09 AugDundee Utd.1 - 2HibernianSPL
2002/2003Sat 26 AprDundee Utd.1 - 2HibernianSPL
2002/2003Sun 09 MarHibernian1 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2002/2003Sat 25 JanDundee Utd.2 - 3HibernianSFAC
2002/2003Sat 07 DecDundee Utd.1 - 1HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Hibees in those games, with 9 conceded.

Dundee Utd. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Terrors have hit 8 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hibernian's 12 points from 8 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position. Dundee Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 6 points from 8 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian633013912
Dundee Utd.621311147

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Hibees, as the The Terrors have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 7 matches.
Dundee Utd. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.