FootyMAD's Dundee United match preview

Last updated : 15 October 2005 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 Sunday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 37 of the 76 previous games, with the hosts winning just 17.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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:
2004/2005Tue 12 AprRangers0 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2004/2005Wed 02 FebRangers7 - 1Dundee Utd.SLGC
2004/2005Sat 01 JanDundee Utd.1 - 1RangersSPL
2004/2005Sun 24 OctRangers1 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2003/2004Sat 24 AprDundee Utd.3 - 3RangersSPL
2003/2004Sun 29 FebDundee Utd.2 - 0RangersSPL
2003/2004Sat 06 DecRangers2 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United 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.

Rangers have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The The Gers's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Dundee Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 9 points from their 9 games played so far, Rangers are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 16 points from 9 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.6123575
Rangers640216712

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the The Gers has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Dundee Utd.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Rangers Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.