FootyMAD's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 01 December 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 74 games played, The Terrors have recorded 19 wins, and Hibernian have come away with 34 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2006, with Hibernian running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners 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:
2006/2007Sun 10 SepDundee Utd.0 - 3HibernianSPL
2005/2006Sat 04 MarHibernian3 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.

The away form of Dundee Utd. is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. The Terrors have conceded 17 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Hibernian find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 23 points they have accumulated from 16 games. Dundee Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 17 points from their 16 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian632114711
Dundee Utd.63037119

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The Hibees, as the The Terrors have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Dundee Utd. Lost each of the previous 5 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.