FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 15 December 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 71 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 less than a year ago, in May 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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:
2006/2007Sat 23 SepDundee Utd.1 - 1MotherwellSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Motherwell 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, 12 to 10.

The away form of Dundee Utd. is pretty dire, losing every single one of the last six matches played! While the The Terrors have hit 4 goals, 19 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Motherwell are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 18 points from 18 matches. Dundee Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 20 points from their 18 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Motherwell620410176
Dundee Utd.64029612

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the The Terrors out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Motherwell. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Motherwell Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Dundee Utd. Lost each of the previous 6 away matches.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.