FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 03 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Dundee United v Motherwell fixture

Dundee Utd. prepare to entertain Motherwell at Tannadice Park on Saturday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 68 games played, The Terrors have recorded 31 wins, and Motherwell have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tannadice Park was less than a year ago, in March 2004, the The Terrors carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 18 SepMotherwell4 - 2Dundee Utd.SPL
2003/2004Sat 08 MayMotherwell0 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2003/2004Sat 27 MarDundee Utd.1-0MotherwellSPL
2003/2004Sat 03 JanMotherwell3 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2003/2004Sat 04 OctDundee Utd.0 - 2MotherwellSPL
2002/2003Sat 03 MayMotherwell2 - 2Dundee Utd.SPL
2002/2003Sat 01 FebDundee Utd.2 - 1MotherwellSPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.

The The 'Well 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 11 goals for the The 'Well, and 9 goals against.

Dundee Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 12 points from 16 matches. Motherwell's 23 points from 16 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.6213567
Motherwell640213512

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dundee Utd. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Motherwell 5 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.