Friday, January 25, 2013

SPL Opta Facts - 26/27 January


Dundee Utd V Ross County
Ross County have found themselves amongst the teams that are most susceptible to late goals, leaking a joint-league-high nine after the 75th minute.
Ross County have lost three matches from winning positions this season, more than any other team.
Three of the last four meetings between these sides have ended 0-0, with the Terrors winning the most recent clash 2-1.
Dundee have mustered just one win in their last seven outings (W1 D3 L3), although they have averaged two goals scored per game in that period.
Ross County are on a two-match winning run (after going nine games without a victory), with captain Richard Brittain netting twice (one in each match).

Aberdeen V Hibernian
Aberdeen defeated Hibs by a single goal (1-0 and 2-1) in both league meetings so far this season, with midfielder Niall McGinn netting in each match.
Hibernian have scored eight open-play goals from outside the box this season, a joint-high in the division.
Aberdeen have one win in their last four games (D1 L2), a run of matches which has seen an average of 3.75 goals per game.
Niall McGinn has scored six goals in his last five games for the Dons.
Hibs' last five matches have produced a total of just six goals, with the Hibees winning one, drawing three and losing one.

Dundee V Kilmarnock
Dundee have the shyest attack in the SPL this season having scored just 13 goals, while they have shipped 42 in total, with only St Mirren conceding as many.
In all competitions, Kilmarnock are unbeaten in their last four matches against the Dark Blues (W2 D2).
Dundee are winless in their last eight SPL matches (D2 L6), the longest run of its kind in the division this season.
Kilmarnock have scored in every one of their last 17 league games, currently the longest scoring run in the SPL.
Killie have won one of their last five matches (D3 L1).