FootyMAD's Kilmarnock match preview

Last updated : 11 March 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Kilmarnock v Dundee United fixture

Dundee Utd. face a trip to Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 52 games played, The Terrors have recorded 16 wins, and Kilmarnock have come away with 26 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 5 - 2 thriller, 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:
2004/2005Sat 11 DecDundee Utd.3 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2004/2005Sat 25 SepKilmarnock5 - 2Dundee Utd.SPL
2003/2004Sat 20 MarDundee Utd.4 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2003/2004Sat 27 DecKilmarnock0 - 2Dundee Utd.SPL
2003/2004Sat 27 SepDundee Utd.1 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2002/2003Thu 02 JanDundee Utd.2 - 2KilmarnockSPL
2002/2003Sat 02 NovKilmarnock1 - 2Dundee Utd.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

The The Terrors 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. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the The Terrors, and 11 goals against.

Kilmarnock see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 32 points from their 29 games played so far, Dundee Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 28 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock61055133
Dundee Utd.631211610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dundee Utd. are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Kilmarnock. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Kilmarnock 10 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Dundee Utd. 5 games since last away draw.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.