Aberdeen FC vs Dundee FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aberdeen FC vs Dundee FC — Premier League at Pittodrie Stadium.
- Aberdeen FC 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
- Dundee FC 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Referee Steven Kirkland
- Referee Ralph Gordon
- Referee Joseph Lawson
7 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 3.1 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 33 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 33 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic FC | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell FC | 33 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian FC | 33 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk FC | 33 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee United FC | 33 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 33 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee FC | 33 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Mirren FC | 33 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock FC | 33 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston FC | 33 | 16 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec | Dundee FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Dec | Livingston FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Dec | Rangers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Motherwell FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 15 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Dec | Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Dec | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Hibernian FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Nov | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Aberdeen FC | Dundee FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #9 |
| 33 | Points | 33 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 9 / 6 / 18 | W / D / L | 8 / 9 / 16 |
| 33 | Scored | 34 |
| 48 | Conceded | 53 |
| -15 | GD | -19 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 27% | Win % | 24% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Aberdeen FC are 8th (33 pts). Dundee FC are 9th (33 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Pittodrie Stadium!
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' Aberdeen FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Dundee FC's shape.
- 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Calvin Miller suffering a number of foals already.
- 16' GOAL! Sam Cosgrove scores on 16. Assisted by Connor McLennan
- 18' Time for substitution for Dundee FC. Kusunga is replaced by Andy Boyle.
- 23' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 28' Aberdeen FC have won 357 goals from 350 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 33' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Aberdeen FC and Dundee FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 38' Both keepers have barely been tested. Aberdeen FC and Dundee FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 43' Scotland international Lewis Ferguson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 44' What composure from Sam Cosgrove! The England international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 49' It looks surprising Dundee FC does not make any changes. Jack Hamilton has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 50' What composure from Andrew Considine! The Scotland international strokes it home. 3-0.
- 50' Another substitution for Dundee FC to replace Lewis Spence by Glen Kamara on 50 minute.
- 55' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 56' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Connor McLennan makes it 4-0.
- 56' Martin Woods is having his name booked by the referee on 56.
- 61' The Dundee FC bench stirs into life. Kenny Miller is withdrawn and Benjamin Kallman gets his opportunity.
- 62' Another change for Aberdeen FC made on 62 minute. Stevie May leaves to be changed by Dominic Ball.
- 66' Nathan Ralph was booked on 66.
- 68' Against the run of play, Calvin Miller has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 69' Fresh legs for Aberdeen FC! James Wilson comes on to replace Niall McGinn.
- 73' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Andrew Considine makes it 5-1.
- 75' Lewis Ferguson was booked on 75.
- 77' A moment of madness from Paul McGowan on 77 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Dundee FC will be frustrated.
- 78' Chris Forrester has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sam Cosgrove on 78 minute.
- 83' Niall McGinn has been relatively quiet despite scoring 16 goals in his last 350 appearances.
- 88' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Aberdeen FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- Another three points for Aberdeen FC.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
-
17
Stevie May ↓ Dominic Ball 62'
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 3
- 5
-
10
Niall McGinn ↓ James Wilson 69'
-
16
Sam Cosgrove ↓ Chris Forrester 78'
- 19
- 27
Bench
- 8
-
9
James Wilson ↑ 69'
-
7
Chris Forrester ↑ 78'
-
21
Dominic Ball ↑ 62'
- 25
- 15
- 20
Coach
Derek McInnes
Dundee FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 17
- 1
- 6
- 2
- 18
-
28
Lewis Spence ↓ Glen Kamara 50'
-
5
Kusunga ↓ Andy Boyle 18'
- 27
- 20
- 4
Bench
-
23
Andy Boyle ↑ 18'
- 14
- 15
-
8
Glen Kamara ↑ 50'
- 12
- 45
-
19
Benjamin Kallman ↑ 61'
Coach
Jim McIntyre
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Cosgrove | 4 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 3 |
| Topi Keskinen | 3 |
| Andrew Considine | 2 |
| Luke McCowan | 2 |
| Simon Murray | 2 |
| Lewis Ferguson | 1 |
| Ante Palaversa | 1 |
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.34
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07
Dundee FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Aberdeen FC to win 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.41
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Dundee FC
37%
Aberdeen FC or Dundee FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aberdeen FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–1 not predicted5 – 1Actual
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
9%
1 – 0
7.3%
3 – 1
7.2%
3 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 0
4.7%
1 – 2
4.3%
4 – 1
4.3%
4 – 0
4%
3 – 2
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Dundee FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -2 | 23% | 19% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 22% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.