FootyMAD's St. Mirren match preview

Last updated : 28 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the St. Mirren v Dundee United fixture

Dundee Utd. face a trip to St. Mirren at St Mirren Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 53 games played, The Terrors have recorded 18 wins, and St. Mirren have come away with 23 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2008, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2008/2009Sat 25 OctDundee Utd.2 - 0St. MirrenSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

St. Mirren's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Buddies have conceded a disappointing 6 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

Dundee Utd.'s away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The Terrors's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 8 against.

St. Mirren are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 12 points from 15 matches. Dundee Utd. find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 23 points they have accumulated from 15 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
St. Mirren60152101
Dundee Utd.6231879

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the The Terrors of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at St Mirren Park with Dundee Utd. coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
St. Mirren Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Dundee Utd. Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.