Dundee United
- Jim Goodwin’s Dundee United and Jens Berthel Askou’s Motherwell have had contrasting seasons to date and bring two contrasting philosophies to the table ahead of this Saturday’s Premiership meeting. This Dundee United FC vs Motherwell prediction gives extra weight to recent performances and form.
- Motherwell are sat 10 points above Dundee United in the table (3rd with 26 points from 16 games) while the Terrors are 8th with 16 points from 15.
- United have failed to win either of their last two at Tannadice (D1, L1).
- Their overall form reads 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses across their last 5 matches.
- Ivan Dolcek leads Dundee United with 5 Premiership goals in 14 appearances.
- Their pacey wing-backs look to create tempo after winning the ball back in transition.
Motherwell
- Their goal threat has also been significantly boosted by the form of Tawanda Maswanhise, who has 8 goals in 16 Premiership appearances this term and has found his scoring boots in the last 5 games, hitting 3 in their unbeaten run.
- Motherwell have been a tough team to break down on the road, winning two and drawing five of their eight Premiership away fixtures this season, losing just once, which factors into our Dundee United FC vs Motherwell betting tips.
Head-to-Head
- Dundee United’s only 2 home wins in 7 this term have seen them average 1.43 goals per home match.
- Motherwell have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3 games against Dundee United, winning the last meeting 2-0 at home.
Key Players
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Tawanda Maswanhise
- Their goal threat has also been significantly boosted by the form of Tawanda Maswanhise, who has 8 goals in 16 Premiership appearances this term and has found his scoring boots in the last 5 games, hitting 3 in their unbeaten run.
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Ivan Dolcek
- Ivan Dolcek leads Dundee United with 5 Premiership goals in 14 appearances.
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Dundee United wing-backs
- Their pacey wing-backs look to create tempo after winning the ball back in transition.
Betting Insights
- Although these two are very evenly matched in the win markets (2.45 and 2.78 respectively), Motherwell’s unbeaten run and superior head-to-head record in this fixture means they are the more likely side to secure the victory, according to the latest Dundee United FC vs Motherwell betting tips.
- Askou will likely get Motherwell playing at their best, and with the sides averaging just 1 goal each in previous games between them at Tannadice, the Under 2.5 goals option at 1.88 looks like an attractive option.
