FootyMAD's St. Mirren match preview

Last updated : 04 May 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee United v St. Mirren fixture

Dundee Utd. prepare to entertain St. Mirren at Tannadice Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Terrors are clearly on top, having won 31 and lost only 10 of the 51 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tannadice Park was earlier this season, as the The Terrors squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 10 FebSt. Mirren0 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2006/2007Tue 16 JanDundee Utd.3-2St. MirrenSFAC
2006/2007Sun 26 NovDundee Utd.1 - 0St. MirrenSPL
2006/2007Sat 26 AugSt. Mirren1 - 3Dundee Utd.SPL
2000/2001Mon 23 AprSt. Mirren2 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2000/2001Sat 03 MarDundee Utd.4 - 0St. MirrenSPL
2000/2001Tue 05 DecSt. Mirren1 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United remain unbeaten in their last six home games, though five of those have been draws. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.

St. Mirren have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Buddies have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Dundee Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 41 points from their 35 games played so far, St. Mirren are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 30 points from 35 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.62311169
St. Mirren6123355

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dundee Utd. are not exactly setting the world alight at Tannadice Park at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past St. Mirren in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. Drawn last 5 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
St. Mirren Last drawn game 4 outings ago.