FootyMAD's Dundee United match preview

Last updated : 23 September 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dunfermline Athletic v Dundee United fixture

Dunfermline A. prepare to entertain Dundee United at East End Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 58 games played, Pars have recorded 25 wins, and Dundee Utd. have come away with 15 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at East End Park was less than a year ago, in January 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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:
2004/2005Sun 15 MayDundee Utd.0 - 1Dunfermline A.SPL
2004/2005Sat 22 JanDunfermline A.1-1Dundee Utd.SPL
2004/2005Sat 30 OctDundee Utd.1 - 2Dunfermline A.SPL
2004/2005Sat 07 AugDunfermline A.1 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2003/2004Tue 11 MayDundee Utd.3 - 2Dunfermline A.SPL
2003/2004Sat 17 AprDunfermline A.1 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2003/2004Sat 31 JanDundee Utd.1 - 0Dunfermline A.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Dunfermline Athletic's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While Pars have scored 5, a worringly large 8 have been leaked at the other end.

Dundee Utd.'s away form is none too clever either, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the The Terrors have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Dunfermline A. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 2 points from 7 matches. Dundee Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 8 points from their 7 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dunfermline A.62138137
Dundee Utd.622211118

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at East End Park for the Pars and the Madmen are unable to see past Dundee Utd. claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Dunfermline A. Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Dundee Utd. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.