FootyMAD's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 23 November 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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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 75 games played, The Terrors have recorded 19 wins, and Hibernian have come away with 35 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2006, the The Hibees carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 18 AugDundee Utd.0 - 0HibernianSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 9.

Dundee Utd. have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Hibernian find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 25 points they have accumulated from 13 games. Dundee Utd. find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 25 points they have accumulated from 13 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian63128510
Dundee Utd.650111515

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dundee Utd. are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Hibernian. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Dundee Utd. 17 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 14 outings ago.