FootyMAD's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 02 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee United v Hibernian fixture

Dundee Utd. prepare to entertain Hibernian at Tannadice Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 74 games played, The Terrors have recorded 34 wins, and Hibernian have come away with 20 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tannadice Park was less than a year ago, in April 2005, the The Terrors carving out a narrow 2-1 victory 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 10 SepHibernian2 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2004/2005Sat 09 AprDundee Utd.2-1HibernianSFAC
2004/2005Sat 02 AprHibernian3 - 2Dundee Utd.SPL
2004/2005Mon 27 DecDundee Utd.1 - 4HibernianSPL
2004/2005Tue 09 NovDundee Utd.2 - 1HibernianSLGC
2004/2005Sat 16 OctHibernian2 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2003/2004Tue 10 FebDundee Utd.0 - 0HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Hibernian however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The The Hibees's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Dundee Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 15 points from 16 matches. Hibernian are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 34 points from 16 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.61237125
Hibernian640210912

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the The Terrors of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Hibernian, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Hibernian 11 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 14 outings ago.