Stand-Free's Dundee United match preview

Last updated : 11 September 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Dundee United v Aberdeen fixture

Aberdeen face a trip to Dundee United at Tannadice Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 25 of the 73 previous games, with the hosts winning just 23.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2004, as the The Terrors edged out their past their rivals by a score of 3 - 2 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:
2003/2004Sat 03 AprAberdeen3 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2003/2004Sat 17 JanDundee Utd.3 - 2AberdeenSPL
2003/2004Sat 18 OctAberdeen0 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2002/2003Sat 24 MayDundee Utd.0 - 2AberdeenSPL
2002/2003Sun 16 FebAberdeen3 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2002/2003Sat 30 NovDundee Utd.1 - 1AberdeenSPL
2002/2003Wed 11 SepAberdeen1 - 2Dundee Utd.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 12 to 11.

Aberdeen have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Dons have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Dundee Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 5 points from their 4 games played so far, Aberdeen are at the dizzy heights of 2nd, having taken 8 points from 4 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.6222988
Aberdeen63217211

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Aberdeen only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Tannadice Park will be a good result. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd.6 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
AberdeenWon each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.