Dundee United look to preserve tremendous away record
No SPL away day defeats outside of Glasgow…so far
Dundee United have lost their last two games in the SPL, a surprising statistic given they had only lost 6 of their previous 34 SPL matches.
Both of these games were at home but they were against Celtic and Rangers. With United having already assured their place in the Cup final, it probably wasn’t a bit of a shock that the big two clubs were able to overturn them.
In total, Dundee United have lost six league games at home this season.
Two to Rangers, one to Celtic, Aberdeen, Motherwell and Hamilton.
That isn’t a bad total to be honest with just the one home game remaining (versus Hibs on Sunday) but it is the league form away from Tannadice that really deserves praise for the Arabs.
Dundee United have only lost two away SPL matches this season, both in Glasgow. That is one hell of a record for one of the clubs that aren’t the big two and this gives United something to play for tonight at Tynecastle.
Yes, the United players should be thinking of Cup final places but there is also the risk of picking up an injury in the back of players minds. However, there is a lot of pride to take from avoiding defeat tonight and this should be something that Peter Houston is drumming into his players.
After all, Hearts still have fifth place to play for. If Dundee United triumph in the Cup final against Ross County, the fifth placed team in the SPL will qualify for the Europa League qualifiers. Hearts triumph at Easter Road on Saturday keeps the competition burning for that spot so the Jambos will have all to play for.
So the Jambos will be hoping Dundee United lose tonight but depending on how the rest of the league pans out, they may be cheering for them in the Cup final. If Hibs remain in fifth spot, Hearts fans will be backing Ross County but if Jim Jefferies can overhaul their Leith rivals, the cry from Gorgie will be “come on ye Arabs”.
If you are heading to Hampden to back the tangerines, be sure to check out our Dundee United Cup final t-shirts.
Who do you tip to win tonight?
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