FM Preview: Dundee United v Rangers 14 Apr 2010

Last updated : 13 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee United v Rangers fixture

Rangers face a trip to Dundee United at Tannadice Park on Wednesday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 40 of the 85 previous games, with the hosts winning just 20.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, the The Terrors carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Wed 24 MarDundee Utd.1 - 0RangersSFAC
2009/2010Sun 14 MarRangers3 - 3Dundee Utd.SFAC
2009/2010Wed 30 DecRangers7 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2009/2010Tue 15 DecDundee Utd.0 - 3RangersSPL
2008/2009Sun 24 MayDundee Utd.0 - 3RangersSPL
2008/2009Sat 31 JanRangers2 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2008/2009Sat 13 DecDundee Utd.2 - 2RangersSPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the The Terrors in those games, with 5 conceded.

Rangers have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The Gers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Dundee Utd.'s total of 58 points from their 32 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier. Rangers are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 32 games giving them a return of 76 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.651013416
Rangers640210712

FootyMad's prediction ...

Rangers have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Dundee Utd. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. Won 5 successive home games.
7 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 5 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Rangers 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.