FootyMAD's St. Mirren match preview

Last updated : 25 November 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee United v St. Mirren fixture

Dundee Utd. play host to St. Mirren at Tannadice Park on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Terrors are clearly on top, having won 29 and lost only 10 of the 49 games.

The last time the two teams met at Dundee Utd. was back in March 2001, over five years ago, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win 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 26 AugSt. Mirren1 - 3Dundee Utd.SPL
2000/2001Mon 23 AprSt. Mirren2 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2000/2001Sat 03 MarDundee Utd.4-0St. MirrenSPL
2000/2001Tue 05 DecSt. Mirren1 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2000/2001Sat 16 SepDundee Utd.0 - 0St. MirrenSPL
1995/1996Sat 30 MarSt. Mirren1 - 3Dundee Utd.SCD1
1995/1996Sat 13 JanDundee Utd.2 - 1St. MirrenSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. While The Terrors have scored 6, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

St. Mirren have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Buddies have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Dundee Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 14 points from 15 matches. St. Mirren see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 16 points from their 15 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.62047156
St. Mirren60335103

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 St. Mirren. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
St. Mirren Not won in previous 5 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 6 most recent games.