FootyMAD's Dundee United match preview

Last updated : 23 May 2009 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 at lunchtime on Sunday, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 38 of the 82 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 a Scottish Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 31 JanRangers2 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2008/2009Sat 13 DecDundee Utd.2 - 2RangersSPL
2008/2009Tue 04 NovRangers3 - 3Dundee Utd.SPL
2007/2008Sat 10 MayRangers3 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2007/2008Sun 06 AprDundee Utd.3 - 3RangersSPL
2007/2008Sun 16 MarDundee Utd.2 - 2RangersSLGC
2007/2008Sat 05 JanRangers2 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United may have lost only 1 of their last six home games, but the other 5 have resulted in drawn games. The The Terrors's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Rangers's away form is none too clever either, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. Those games have seen the The Gers pummel 12 goals, and let in 4.

Dundee Utd. find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 53 points they have accumulated from 37 games. Rangers are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 37 games giving them a return of 83 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.6222578
Rangers651012416

FootyMad's prediction ...

Rangers are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Dundee Utd.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. Drawn last 4 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 6 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Rangers Undefeated in last 11 away games.
11 games since last defeat.