FootyMAD's Dundee United match preview

Last updated : 21 November 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Dundee United v Glasgow Celtic fixture

Celtic face a trip to Dundee United at Tannadice Park at lunchtime on Saturday, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. Only 24 defeats have been registered in the 71 games, with 32 ending in victory.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in November 2002, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners 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:
2003/2004Sat 16 AugCeltic5 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2002/2003Thu 06 FebCeltic3 - 0Dundee Utd.SLC
2002/2003Wed 29 JanCeltic2 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2002/2003Sun 10 NovDundee Utd.0 - 2CelticSPL
2002/2003Sat 17 AugCeltic5 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2001/2002Sat 16 MarCeltic1 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2001/2002Sat 29 DecDundee Utd.0 - 4CelticSPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee United's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Tangerines have scored 6, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

Celtic's away form is none too clever either, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the The Bhoys, and 1 goals against.

Dundee Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 10 points from 12 matches. Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 12 games giving them a return of 34 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.6123485
Celtic650122215

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Bhoys have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Tannadice Park with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Celtic 9 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 18 outings ago.