FootyMAD's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 17 August 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee United v Hibernian fixture

Dundee Utd. prepare to entertain Hibernian at Tannadice Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 77 games played, The Terrors have recorded 35 wins, and Hibernian have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tannadice Park was less than a year ago, in February 2007, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sun 18 FebDundee Utd.0-0HibernianSPL
2006/2007Sat 02 DecHibernian2 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2006/2007Sun 10 SepDundee Utd.0 - 3HibernianSPL
2005/2006Sat 04 MarHibernian3 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2005/2006Sat 03 DecDundee Utd.1 - 0HibernianSPL
2005/2006Sat 10 SepHibernian2 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2004/2005Sat 09 AprDundee Utd.2 - 1HibernianSFAC

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 in the wrong end.

Hibernian have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The Hibees's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Dundee Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 3 points from their 2 games played so far, Hibernian sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 6 points from their 2 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.6123375
Hibernian631210910

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Dundee Utd.'s indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Hibernian. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. No sequences of note
Hibernian 4 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.