FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 05 May 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Motherwell v Dundee United fixture

Dundee Utd. face a trip to Motherwell at Fir Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 70 games played, The Terrors have recorded 28 wins, and Motherwell have come away with 30 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Motherwell running out comfortable 2 - 0 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:
2005/2006Sat 11 FebMotherwell2 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2005/2006Sat 19 NovDundee Utd.1 - 1MotherwellSPL
2005/2006Sat 20 AugMotherwell4 - 5Dundee Utd.SPL
2004/2005Sat 05 MarMotherwell2 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2004/2005Sat 04 DecDundee Utd.0 - 1MotherwellSPL
2004/2005Sat 18 SepMotherwell4 - 2Dundee Utd.SPL
2003/2004Sat 08 MayMotherwell0 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Motherwell have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the The 'Well in those games, with 8 conceded.

The away form of Dundee Utd. is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. The Terrors have conceded 11 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Motherwell see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 48 points from their 37 games played so far, Dundee Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 32 points from 37 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Motherwell6213677
Dundee Utd.60062120

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Motherwell Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Dundee Utd. Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 13 away matches.
An overall losing run of 6 games.
No win in the 7 most recent games.