Scottish League
2009-05-24 - Dundee United vs Rangers
A Sports Betting Pick by Stephen
Football: Scotland, Scottish Premier League
Sunday, 24th May 2009 - Kickoff 13:00
Its the last day of the season and with so much to play for there should be plenty of drama as Rangers just need the win to claim their first league title since 2005 while United need a point to guarantee a place in the Europa Cup for next season
DUNDEE UNITED (Home Rec : W7 D8 L3)
Dundee United need just a point to guarantee themselves a place in next years newly formed Europa League but will be up against it as they face title chasing Rangers. Its been another good season for Craig Levein's side as they aim to finish one spot better than last season and secure fourth spot.
Tanadice has not been an easy place to go for teams this season and they have only lost 3 times. Neither Old firm side has managed a win here this season and indeed United have gained draws at both Ibrox and Celtic Park as well.
United also have a very good record against Rangers at home in recent times. They have only lost 1 out of the last 6 games at Tanadice to the Gers, in a game 3 seasons ago, 4 of the other games ended in draws.
Another interesting statistic is that United have also drawn 5 out of their last 6 home games which also included a hard fought 2-2 draw with Celtic. These stats certainly suggest a tight encounter in store. But the Tangerines have also only managed 4 wins from their 14 SPL games in 2009.
Warren Feeney is set to miss out but Craig Levein should have a full squad to pick from the rest.
RANGERS (Away Rec : W10 D6 L2)
Rangers only need a win in this fixture to guarantee themselves the league title and to stop Celtic in their bid to win 4 in a row.
At one stage this season Walter Smith's side were 7 points behind their great rivals but a very impressive run of form since the turn of the year means they are only 90 minutes away from a league title.
Rangers have lost only once in 2009 in the SPL. They have won 4 out of their last 6 away games although all 4 of those were by the odd goal which again shows that this game should be a close affair.
They have found it hard against Dundee United in recent times and were beaten here 2-1 in the SPL last season aswell as drawing twice this term but did win by a 2-0 scoreline at Ibrox.
The pressure will be on Rangers and they face a side who wont lie down as United need a result to be sure of European qualification.
This wont be easy and they also must play without the services of Kirk Broadfoot and Kevin Thomson. But Madjid Bougherra has had his red card against Aberdeen overturned and is eligible to play.
HEAD TO HEAD
This Season
RANGERS 3-3 DUNDEE UNITED
DUNDEE UNITED 2-2 RANGERS
RANGERS 2-0 DUNDEE UNITED
2007/08 Season
DUNDEE UNITED 2-1 RANGERS
RANGERS 2-0 DUNDEE UNITED
DUNDEE UNITED 2-2 RANGERS ( Cis Cup Final, Rangers win on pens)
DUNDEE UNITED 3-3 RANGERS
RANGERS 3-1 DUNDEE UNITED
THE BETTING VERDICT
I think this will be a tight and tense affair and will end in a low scoring draw.
The Pick :
DUNDEE UNITED 1-1 RANGERS
BEST BETTING TIP :
The DRAW is available at 10/3.Also Consider UNDER 2.5 GOALS at 11/10.
