Motherwell vs Dundee United Prediction: This game could go either way

Fir Park will host the round 17 of the Scottish Premiership encounter between Motherwell and Dundee United. Heading into this game, the last meeting between these sides ended in a 1-2 for the home side. How will Dundee United approach this game?

Motherwell took on St. Mirren the previous weekend and pulled off a 0-1 win. In that game, a last-minute Tony Watt strike was enough for the team to secure maximum points. However, Motherwell's prior games to that defeat saw Motherwell lose to Motherwell, Hibernian and Ross County, scoring two goals and conceding nine in that run. This season, Motherwell have an accumulation of 22 points from 15 matches. Motherwell scored 18 goals in those games while conceding 23, leaving them seated 5th spot. 

Dundee United's last encounter was against Kilmarnock, and they settled for a 1-1 draw. In that game, Dundee United could not break the deadlock until the 79th minute, with Sam Dalby netting for them in attack. However, conceding a foul inside box 18 at the last minute of the game, Bruce Anderson's strike was enough to see his side avoid a defeat. However, Dundee United have an unbeaten run of five games, winning two and drawing three. With 24 points, this team sits 4th spot, scoring 22 goals and conceding 15. 

Dundee United have a lot of things to do here, as the record of this fixture does not favour them. While Motherwell have been inconsistent, the home side retired to winning ways the previous weekend and are also just two points behind their opponent. However, these two teams have been decent offensively, and I expect goals in this game. Also, while both teams' primary focus is expected to be on avoiding a defeat, a bet on a full time draw is a good option to consider.