FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 22 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee United v Motherwell fixture

Dundee Utd. prepare to entertain Motherwell at Tannadice Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 70 games played, The Terrors have recorded 31 wins, and Motherwell have come away with 12 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tannadice Park was less than a year ago, in November 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 06 MayMotherwell1 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. The Terrors have conceded a disappointing 8 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 2 of their own chances.

Motherwell's away form is none too clever either, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The The 'Well's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Dundee Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 7 points from their 7 games played so far, Motherwell find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 7 games have yielded only 3 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.6222478
Motherwell63039109

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Tannadice Park for the The Terrors and the Madmen are unable to see past Motherwell claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Motherwell 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.