FM Preview: Dundee United v Rangers 01 May 2010

Last updated : 30 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 Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 40 of the 86 previous games, with the hosts winning just 20.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless 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:
2009/2010Wed 14 AprDundee Utd.0 - 0RangersSPL
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

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 8 goals have been scored by the The Terrors in those games, with 2 conceded.

The The Gers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The The Gers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Dundee Utd.'s total of 62 points from their 35 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 35 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.641110613
Rangers64118513

FootyMad's prediction ...

A creditable return from recent away games for The Gers could well see them head back from Tannadice Park with a share of the spoils, think the FootyMad panel. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Rangers 6 games since last defeat.