FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 18 September 2009 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 76 games played, The Terrors have recorded 33 wins, and Motherwell have come away with 13 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tannadice Park was less than a year ago, in January 2009, where Motherwell annihilated the The Terrors 0-4 in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 14 MarMotherwell2 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2008/2009Sun 18 JanDundee Utd.0-4MotherwellSPL
2008/2009Sat 23 AugMotherwell1 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2007/2008Sat 26 AprMotherwell2 - 2Dundee Utd.SPL
2007/2008Sat 22 MarDundee Utd.2 - 0MotherwellSPL
2007/2008Sat 29 DecMotherwell5 - 3Dundee Utd.SPL
2007/2008Sat 06 OctDundee Utd.1 - 0MotherwellSPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Motherwell have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The 'Well's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Dundee Utd.'s total of 8 points from their 4 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier. Motherwell lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 6 from their 4 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.63217511
Motherwell6132696

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that The Terrors's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Motherwell. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. 4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Motherwell Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.