FM Preview: Kilmarnock v Dundee United 17 Dec 2011

Last updated : 16 December 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Kilmarnock v Dundee United fixture

Kilmarnock prepare to entertain Dundee United at Rugby Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 63 games played, Killie have recorded 31 wins, and Dundee United have come away with 19 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Rugby Park was less than a year ago, in January 2011, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sun 24 Jul Dundee Utd. 1 - 1 Kilmarnock Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 23 Apr Dundee Utd. 4 - 2 Kilmarnock Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 22 Jan Kilmarnock 1-1 Dundee Utd. Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 13 Nov Dundee Utd. 1 - 1 Kilmarnock Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 02 Oct Kilmarnock 1 - 2 Dundee Utd. Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sat 30 Jan Kilmarnock 4 - 4 Dundee Utd. Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sat 26 Dec Dundee Utd. 0 - 0 Kilmarnock Scottish Premier

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Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock 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.

Dundee United have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 12 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Kilmarnock lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 22 points from their 17 games so far.

Dundee United see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 21 points from their 18 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Kilmarnock 6 4 1 1 10 7 13
Dundee United 6 3 1 2 9 7 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Killie. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Kilmarnock 5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Dundee United No sequences of note

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