Dundee United face Aberdeen at Tannadice Park this weekend in a Premiership fixture that offers the hosts a chance to consolidate their top-four position. The Terrors, currently on 14 points from nine games, are looking to bounce back from a midweek draw against St Johnstone.
Manager Jim Goodwin will have a full squad to select from, with no new injury concerns reported following the 1-1 result at McDiarmid Park. Lyall Cameron, who scored the late equaliser in that match, is expected to feature prominently. The team's recent form shows one win, one draw, and one loss from their last three outings, a sequence that includes a 1-0 victory over Hibernian.
Recent performances
United's attack has been led by Jesse Randall, who is the club's top scorer this season with two goals. His link-up play with Cameron, who also provided the assist for the winner against Hibs, will be important against an Aberdeen defence that has conceded 12 goals so far. The Terrors have scored 13 times this campaign while letting in 10, giving them a positive goal difference of three. Their overall record this season stands at four wins, two draws, and three losses from their nine matches. The recent 1-1 draw with St Johnstone on Saturday 17 October was preceded by a 1-0 win over Hibernian on 10 October and a 3-0 victory against St Mirren on 19 September.
Goodwin told reporters his side is prepared.
With Celtic 10 points clear at the summit, the immediate battle for United is to stay in the European qualification spots. A win would put pressure on the teams directly above them.
Following this match, Dundee United travel to face St Mirren on Saturday 24 October. The Buddies are currently eighth in the table, and the last meeting between the sides in January ended in a goalless draw.
