FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 25 April 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Motherwell v Dundee United fixture

Dundee Utd. face a trip to Motherwell at Fir Park at lunchtime on Saturday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 73 games played, The Terrors have recorded 29 wins, and Motherwell have come away with 31 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 5 - 3 thriller, in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 22 MarDundee Utd.2 - 0MotherwellSPL
2007/2008Sat 29 DecMotherwell5 - 3Dundee Utd.SPL
2007/2008Sat 06 OctDundee Utd.1 - 0MotherwellSPL
2006/2007Sat 19 MayDundee Utd.0 - 0MotherwellSPL
2006/2007Sat 10 MarDundee Utd.1 - 1MotherwellSPL
2006/2007Sat 16 DecMotherwell2 - 3Dundee Utd.SPL
2006/2007Sat 23 SepDundee Utd.1 - 1MotherwellSPL

Recent respective form guides

Motherwell have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The The 'Well's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Dundee Utd. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the The Terrors, and 6 goals against.

Motherwell find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 52 points they have accumulated from 32 games. Dundee Utd. find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 51 points they have accumulated from 34 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Motherwell6213377
Dundee Utd.6141877

FootyMad's prediction ...

A creditable return from recent away games for The Terrors could well see them head back from Fir Park with a share of the spoils, think the FootyMad panel. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Motherwell 12 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Dundee Utd. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.