FootyMAD's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 03 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hibernian v Dundee United fixture

Dundee Utd. face a trip to Hibernian at Easter Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 73 games played, The Terrors have recorded 19 wins, and Hibernian have come away with 33 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, the The Hibees carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 03 DecDundee Utd.1 - 0HibernianSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. In this time, The Hibees have rattled up an impressive 21 goals, and conceded 5.

In complete contrast to Hibernian, Dundee Utd. are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the The Terrors have hit 5 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hibernian find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 45 points they have accumulated from 27 games. Dundee Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 28 points from their 28 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian631216710
Dundee Utd.60428124

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Terrors are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Hibernian. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian 12 games since last home draw.
Dundee Utd. Not won in previous 9 away matches.
No win in the 6 most recent games.