FootyMAD's Dundee United match preview

Last updated : 30 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Heart of Midlothian v Dundee United fixture

Hearts prepare to entertain Dundee United at Tynecastle Stadium on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Jambo's are clearly on top, having won 37 and lost only 15 of the 68 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tynecastle Stadium was less than a year ago, in November 2005, with Hearts 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:
2005/2006Tue 07 FebDundee Utd.1 - 1HeartsSPL
2005/2006Sat 05 NovHearts3-0Dundee Utd.SPL
2005/2006Sun 14 AugDundee Utd.0 - 3HeartsSPL
2004/2005Sat 16 AprDundee Utd.2 - 1HeartsSPL
2004/2005Sat 15 JanHearts3 - 2Dundee Utd.SPL
2004/2005Wed 27 OctDundee Utd.1 - 1HeartsSPL
2003/2004Sat 01 MayDundee Utd.0 - 2HeartsSPL

Recent respective form guides

Heart of Midlothian have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Dundee Utd. have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The The Terrors's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Hearts sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 16 points from their 8 games. Dundee Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 8 points from 8 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hearts63128410
Dundee Utd.6222588

FootyMad's prediction ...

Hearts are not exactly setting the world alight at Tynecastle Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Dundee Utd. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Hearts Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Dundee Utd. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.