Livingston V Dundee United preview

Last updated : 20 August 2004 By Dov

The United boss also hinted that former Livi target Paul Ritchie, who joined on a short-term deal at the beginning of the month, may start the match on Saturday.

United's defence has been described as "shaky" by their manager, with former Scotland Under-21 man David McCracken particularly culpable for both Dundee goals. Here's hoping McCracken starts the match.

Livingston defender Gus Bahoken is an injury doubt ahead of the clash.

The Cameroon internationalist strained his groin while playing for the reserves win over Dundee United earlier on in the week.

Bahoken is the only injury worry for Livi boss Allan Preston, who will hope his side can bounce back from last week's 4-0 gubbing at Rangers.

History of the Livingston v Dundee United fixture

Livingston prepare to entertain Dundee United at Almondvale Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 3 of the 7 previous games, with the Livi winning just 2.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Almondvale Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2004, with Dundee Utd. inflicting a narrow 2-3 defeat upon the Livi in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Wed 24 MarLivingston2-3Dundee Utd.SPL
2003/2004Sat 13 DecDundee Utd.2 - 0LivingstonSPL
2003/2004Wed 29 OctDundee Utd.0 - 1LivingstonSLC
2003/2004Sat 13 SepLivingston0 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2002/2003Sat 10 MayLivingston1 - 2Dundee Utd.SPL
2002/2003Sat 15 MarDundee Utd.0 - 1LivingstonSPL
2002/2003Thu 26 DecLivingston3 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Livingston are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Livi, with 5 goals against.

Dundee Utd. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The Terrors's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Livingston see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 3 points from their 2 games played so far, Dundee Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 2 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Livingston621311137
Dundee Utd.6213797

FootyMad's prediction ...

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


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A 1-0 win would do, but I'm kinda scared about the match on Saturday.   Lets get stuck into them, and I'm sure we'll get all three points.
Sequence statistics:
LivingstonUnbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Dundee Utd.Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.



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