FootyMAD's Dundee United match preview

Last updated : 21 November 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee United v Celtic fixture

Celtic 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 39 of the 81 previous games, with the hosts winning just 24.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2009, 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:
2009/2010Sat 12 SepCeltic1 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2008/2009Tue 12 MayCeltic2 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2008/2009Sun 22 MarDundee Utd.2 - 2CelticSPL
2008/2009Wed 28 JanCeltic0 - 0Dundee Utd.SLGC
2008/2009Sat 03 JanCeltic2 - 2Dundee Utd.SPL
2008/2009Sun 17 AugDundee Utd.1 - 1CelticSPL
2007/2008Thu 22 MayDundee Utd.0 - 1CelticSPL

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. The The Terrors's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

The away form of Celtic however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the The Bhoys, and 4 goals against.

Dundee Utd. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 19 points from their 10 games so far. Celtic are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 11 games giving them a return of 24 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.632110611
Celtic6222868

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Bhoys's decent recent efforts out on the road should see them narrowly take the spoils from the match with Dundee Utd., believes the FootyMad team. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Celtic Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.