FootyMAD's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 12 September 2008 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 76 games played, The Terrors have recorded 19 wins, and Hibernian have come away with 35 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in November 2007, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw 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:
2007/2008Sun 20 AprDundee Utd.1 - 1HibernianSPL
2007/2008Sat 09 FebDundee Utd.1 - 1HibernianSPL
2007/2008Sat 24 NovHibernian2 - 2Dundee Utd.SPL
2007/2008Sat 18 AugDundee Utd.0 - 0HibernianSPL
2006/2007Sun 18 FebDundee Utd.0 - 0HibernianSPL
2006/2007Sat 02 DecHibernian2 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2006/2007Sun 10 SepDundee Utd.0 - 3HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The The Hibees's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Dundee Utd. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The The Terrors's have scored 11 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

Hibernian see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 4 points from their 4 games played so far, Dundee Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 2 points from 4 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian61147114
Dundee Utd.6123895

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Dundee Utd. on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Hibernian. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Dundee Utd. No sequences of note