FootyMAD's Dundee Utd match preview

Last updated : 07 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee United v Aberdeen fixture

Aberdeen face a trip to Dundee United at Tannadice Park on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2008, with Dundee Utd. running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners 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:
2008/2009Sat 20 SepAberdeen0 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2007/2008Sat 03 MayAberdeen2 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2007/2008Tue 05 FebAberdeen1 - 4Dundee Utd.SLGC
2007/2008Sat 19 JanDundee Utd.3 - 0AberdeenSPL
2007/2008Sat 03 NovAberdeen2 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2007/2008Sat 04 AugDundee Utd.1 - 0AberdeenSPL
2006/2007Sat 07 AprAberdeen2 - 4Dundee Utd.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. The The Terrors have scored 10 and conceded 3 during this period.

The Dons have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Dundee Utd. find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 16 points they have accumulated from 11 games. Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 14 points from their 11 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.642011414
Aberdeen62138107

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow home win for the The Terrors. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd.Won 5 successive home games.
7 games since last home draw.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Aberdeen4 games since last defeat.