Dundee Utd. face a trip to Motherwell at Fir Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture.
Earlier in the season United escaped with a 5-4 victory after being behind for large portions of the game.
Vital Quotes:
‘I know it’s a cliche but we are genuinely just taking things game by game.’
Brewster added: ‘Motherwell are a very good young side, they play with a lot of hunger and it’s up to us to match that.’
Motherwell Team News:
Jim McIntyre and Paul Ritchie miss out again, although Barry Robson is available for selection.
Long-term absentee Lee Mair is nearing his comeback and will play against Inverness reserves a week on Tuesday.
Player to watch: Barry Robson
Robson’s reprieve, however temporary, saves Brewster a major selection problem for the trip to Fir Park. With Jim McIntyre ruled out with a neck problem the United boss was faced with having to switch someone out to the left flank but will now name Robson in his familiar position.
Dundee United Team News:
Steven McGarry and Phil O?Donnell will be understandably aggrieved if they are not now given a chance to improve things.
Player to watch: Jim Hamilton
The former United man is Motherwell’s current top striker.
Match Facts & Stats
Motherwell’s dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While The ‘Well have scored 6, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.
The away form of Dundee Utd. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the The Terrors have hit 5 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Motherwell see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 30 points from their 25 games played so far, Dundee Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 27 points from their 25 games played so far,
Match Prediction:
Motherwell 2 – 2 Dundee United
Next Fixtures:
18/02 v Inverness CT (h)
