FootyMAD's Dundee United match preview

Last updated : 01 April 2006 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 77 previous games, with the hosts winning just 17.

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:
2005/2006Sat 31 DecRangers3 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2005/2006Sun 16 OctDundee Utd.0 - 0RangersSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 10.

The away form of Rangers however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The The Gers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Dundee Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 32 points from their 31 games played so far, Rangers find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 56 points they have accumulated from 31 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.61239135
Rangers633011512

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Gers'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. No sequences of note
Rangers Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
8 games since last defeat.