Dundee United tackle Dundee in another highly-charged derby clash and to add extra spice they are hunting their 10th win on the trot.
The last time the clubs collided at Tannadice the Terrors ran out 6-2 winners in an incredible encounter.
Now United can take another huge step towards the title with a vital triumph to ease them closer to a top flight return in their chase for the Championship.
However, manager Robbie Neilson insists it will be a much tougher proposition to ditch the Dens Park men in the latest outing, despite inflicting a 2-0 win on their city rivals at their patch.
United supporters are confident going into the last derby game of the year and some are predicting another rout.
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John McCulloch, 64, sipped a beer in the Balmore Bar just a goal kick away from Tannadice and reckoned the Tangerines will rack up 10-in-a-row.
He said: “I have seen plenty of derby games in my day and I have been to a few.
“But I won’t be at this one because I couldn’t get a ticket.
“We got six the last time and I think we could get 10 this time, I really do. That’s the truth, we are on form and a big win means we can get closer to wrapping up the league.
“It would be great to get a 10-0 win, that’s my opinion.”
John, who worked in the jute mills on a succession of maintenance jobs, insisted that another home win over Dundee would virtually stitch up the title flag by stretching the gap between the teams to an astonishing 20 points.
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And another United fan at the Balmore, Iain Donaldson, echoed these thoughts but predicted a much tighter scoreline.
He said: “I hope we win this one, but I think it will be a 2-1 win with possibly Nicky Clark getting the winner.
“I fancy him to get the winning goal in a very tight match.”
Meanwhile, at Whites Bar on Provost Road, Dundee fans had a different opinion.
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Former BT engineer Bob Banks, 62, admitted that a draw would be a good result for the Dee.
He said: “I am hoping for a draw, that would suit me.
“Of course I want Dundee to win but a 1-1 result would be fine.”
Alistair Mill, 58, was more confident of an away day win and said: “I think we can do it and win 2-1.
“I would like to see a 3-0 win, but any win would be good.
“My young lads and their friends will be at the game because they have season tickets, but I will just have to watch it on the television.”
