FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 28 December 2007 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 72 games played, The Terrors have recorded 29 wins, and Motherwell have come away with 30 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in December 2006, with Dundee Utd. inflicting a narrow 2 - 3 defeat upon the The 'Well 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:
2007/2008Sat 06 OctDundee Utd.1 - 0MotherwellSPL
2006/2007Sat 19 MayDundee Utd.0 - 0MotherwellSPL
2006/2007Sat 10 MarDundee Utd.1 - 1MotherwellSPL
2006/2007Sat 16 DecMotherwell2 - 3Dundee Utd.SPL
2006/2007Sat 23 SepDundee Utd.1 - 1MotherwellSPL
2005/2006Sat 06 MayMotherwell1 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2005/2006Sat 11 FebMotherwell2 - 0Dundee 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 10 goals have been scored by the The 'Well in those games, with 7 conceded.

Dundee Utd. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the The Terrors have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Motherwell find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 32 points they have accumulated from 19 games. Dundee Utd. find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 29 points they have accumulated from 19 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Motherwell640210712
Dundee Utd.61146104

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dundee Utd. have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Motherwell may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Motherwell 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Dundee Utd. An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.