FootyMAD's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 08 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee United v Hibernian fixture

Dundee Utd. prepare to entertain Hibernian at Tannadice Park at lunchtime on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 78 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 earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 24 NovHibernian2 - 2Dundee Utd.SPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The Terrors in those games, with 6 conceded.

The away form of Hibernian is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the The Hibees have hit 4 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Dundee Utd. find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 38 points they have accumulated from 24 games. Hibernian see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 28 points from their 22 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.641110413
Hibernian6114674

FootyMad's prediction ...

Though Dundee Utd. are not exactly setting the world alight at Tannadice Park in recent games, I can confidently predict that they will easily sweep aside the opposition put before them. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. 13 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Hibernian Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.