FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 11 February 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee v Motherwell fixture

Dundee prepare to entertain Motherwell at Dens Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Dees are clearly on top, having won 56 and lost only 22 of the 98 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Dens Park was earlier this season, with Motherwell inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Dees 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:
2004/2005Sat 13 NovMotherwell3 - 0DundeeSPL
2004/2005Sat 21 AugDundee1-2MotherwellSPL
2003/2004Wed 11 FebMotherwell5 - 3DundeeSPL
2003/2004Sat 08 NovDundee0 - 1MotherwellSPL
2003/2004Sat 09 AugMotherwell0 - 3DundeeSPL
2002/2003Sat 12 AprMotherwell1 - 2DundeeSPL
2002/2003Sat 14 DecDundee1 - 1MotherwellSPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

Motherwell have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. The 'Well have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Dundee are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 21 points from 24 matches. Motherwell's 30 points from 23 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee61238125
Motherwell61144124

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Motherwell is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Dees in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Motherwell Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.