FootyMAD's Dundee United match preview

Last updated : 24 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee United v Kilmarnock fixture

Kilmarnock face a trip to Dundee United at Tannadice Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 55 games played, Killie have recorded 16 wins, and Dundee Utd. have come away with 20 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2005/2006Mon 26 DecKilmarnock2 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2005/2006Sat 01 OctDundee Utd.0 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2004/2005Sat 07 MayDundee Utd.1 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2004/2005Sat 12 MarKilmarnock3 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2004/2005Sat 11 DecDundee Utd.3 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2004/2005Sat 25 SepKilmarnock5 - 2Dundee Utd.SPL
2003/2004Sat 20 MarDundee Utd.4 - 1KilmarnockSPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Kilmarnock have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Killie have hit 10 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 31 points from their 30 games played so far, Kilmarnock find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 50 points they have accumulated from 30 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.61238125
Kilmarnock641111913

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Killie out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Dundee Utd.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. No sequences of note
Kilmarnock Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.