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Last updated : 20 January 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee United v Aberdeen fixture

Dundee Utd. prepare to entertain Aberdeen at Tannadice Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 27 of the 78 previous games, with the The Terrors winning just 24.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tannadice Park was earlier this season, with Aberdeen inflicting a narrow 2-3 defeat upon the The Terrors 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:
2005/2006Sat 07 JanDundee Utd.2-3AberdeenSFAC
2005/2006Tue 25 OctAberdeen2 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2005/2006Sat 30 JulDundee Utd.1 - 1AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Wed 02 MarDundee Utd.1 - 2AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sun 27 FebDundee Utd.4 - 1AberdeenSFAC
2004/2005Sat 27 NovAberdeen1 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2004/2005Sat 11 SepDundee Utd.1 - 1AberdeenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The Dons have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Dundee Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 24 points from their 22 games played so far, Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 27 points from their 22 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.62047116
Aberdeen6231669

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dundee Utd. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Aberdeen 4 games since last away draw.
4 games since last defeat.