FootyMAD's Dundee United match preview

Last updated : 05 April 2008 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 38 of the 81 previous games, with the hosts winning just 19.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in an Scottish League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sun 16 MarDundee Utd.2 - 2RangersSLGC
2007/2008Sat 05 JanRangers2 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2007/2008Sun 28 OctDundee Utd.2 - 1RangersSPL
2006/2007Sat 13 JanRangers5 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2006/2007Sun 05 NovDundee Utd.2 - 1RangersSPL
2006/2007Sat 05 AugRangers2 - 2Dundee Utd.SPL
2005/2006Sun 02 AprDundee Utd.1 - 4RangersSPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.

Rangers have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the The Gers, and 2 goals against.

Dundee Utd. find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 49 points they have accumulated from 32 games. Rangers are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 29 games giving them a return of 74 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.6231849
Rangers6231659

FootyMad's prediction ...

Rangers are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Dundee Utd.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Rangers Not won in previous 2 away matches.
6 games since last defeat.