Dundee United vs Peterhead Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews in the Scottish League Cup. Can Dundee United improve their dreadful start of the season? Read on for our free predictions and tips.
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Dundee United vs Peterhead Predictions
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League Cup Showdown: A Turbulent Dundee United Face a Resilient Peterhead
Key Stats
– Peterhead have only lost by two or more goals twice in their last seven away games, showing their resilience on the road.
– Dundee United’s S. Fletcher has scored almost half of the team’s total goals last season, making him a crucial player in the upcoming match.
In the Scottish League Cup, the heavy favourites, Dundee United square off against a determined Peterhead side. However, this fixture may not be as simple as it seems for Dundee United. After their demoralising relegation from the Premiership last season, they have started this competition with two losses, including a shocking defeat to Lowland League side Spartans.
On the other side, Peterhead managed to force Partick Thistle into extra time in their opening League Cup encounter, indicating they are not a side to underestimate. Despite their five-game winless streak to end the last season, they’ve proven that they can punch above their weight.
Dundee United’s Struggles
With Dundee United’s poor start to the season, Tangerines boss Jim Goodwin may be adopting a ‘win at all costs’ mentality. This is evident in their struggle for goals, managing to net just once in their two games this term. The team’s struggles are also reflected in their BettingTips4You expert rating. Despite being ranked 7/12 in the Premiership with an average score of 6.75, they’ve conceded a staggering 70 goals in 38 games last season.
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Their attacking performance is unimpressive, with a rate of only 1.1 goals per game. On a more promising note, their penalty success rate stands at 8/9, and they’ve hit the woodwork 15 times, suggesting that with a little more precision, they could have a higher goal tally. However, their poor ball possession statistics (46.5%) indicate a lack of control in matches, which may be why they’ve only kept seven clean sheets in the past season.
Among Dundee United’s squad, 36-year-old forward S. Fletcher stands out with 17 goals from 33 appearances, contributing to almost half of the team’s overall tally. His performance will be crucial for the Tangerines in this match.
Peterhead’s Resilience
While Peterhead may be the underdogs in this competition, they’ve shown resilience, as demonstrated by their draw against Partick Thistle. The team’s away performance has been admirable, only losing by two or more goals twice in their last seven away fixtures.
However, their lack of goals, particularly on the road, is a concern. They failed to score in seven of their final 10 away outings last season. Despite this, their ability to force Partick Thistle into extra time indicates a potential for upset.
Predictions
Based on these facts and figures, several predictions can be drawn for the upcoming match.
First, given Dundee United’s poor form and Peterhead’s resilient away performance, a Peterhead win with a +2 handicap could be a feasible prediction. This is not the simplest prediction, but it’s backed by data and does offer decent odds.
Secondly, predicting the correct score is trickier, but a 1-0 victory in favour of Dundee United seems plausible. Given the Tangerines’ struggles in front of goal and Peterhead’s history of tight away losses, a low-scoring victory seems the most likely outcome.
Finally, in terms of goal scorers, Dundee United’s S. Fletcher is a strong contender to score during the game. His impressive goal tally last season and the significance of his contribution to the team’s overall score makes him a likely candidate.
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