FootyMAD's Dundee United match preview

Last updated : 30 January 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Dundee United v Dunfermline Athletic fixture

Dunfermline A. face a trip to Dundee United at Tannadice Park on Saturday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 55 games played, Pars have recorded 15 wins, and Dundee Utd. have come away with 26 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2003, with Dundee Utd. running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 10 JanDunfermline A.3 - 1Dundee Utd.SFAC
2003/2004Sat 01 NovDunfermline A.2 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2002/2003Sat 01 MarDundee Utd.3 - 0Dunfermline A.SPL
2002/2003Wed 04 DecDunfermline A.4 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2002/2003Sat 14 SepDundee Utd.1 - 2Dunfermline A.SPL
2001/2002Sat 24 NovDunfermline A.1 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2001/2002Sat 10 NovDundee Utd.0 - 2Dunfermline A.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The The Terrors's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Dunfermline A. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Pars have hit 8 goals, 16 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Dundee Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 23 points from their 21 games played so far, Dunfermline A. find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 34 points they have accumulated from 21 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.62138107
Dunfermline A.632110911

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Dunfermline A. on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Dundee Utd.. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Dunfermline A. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.