FootyMAD's St. Mirren match preview

Last updated : 24 October 2008 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 32 and lost only 12 of the 55 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tannadice Park was less than a year ago, in February 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Wed 27 FebDundee Utd.1-1St. MirrenSPL
2007/2008Wed 13 FebDundee Utd.0 - 1St. MirrenSFAC
2007/2008Sat 02 FebSt. Mirren0 - 0Dundee Utd.SFAC
2007/2008Sat 15 DecSt. Mirren0 - 3Dundee Utd.SPL
2007/2008Sun 16 SepDundee Utd.2 - 0St. MirrenSPL
2006/2007Sat 05 MayDundee Utd.0 - 2St. MirrenSPL
2006/2007Sat 10 FebSt. Mirren0 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the The Terrors in those games, with 5 conceded.

St. Mirren have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Buddies have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Dundee Utd.'s 11 points from 8 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position. St. Mirren see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 11 points from their 9 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.64029512
St. Mirren63127710

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the The Terrors. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. Won 3 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
St. Mirren 7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.