Aberdeen FC vs Dundee United FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aberdeen FC vs Dundee United FC — Premier League at Pittodrie Stadium.
- Aberdeen FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Dundee United FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dougie Potter
- Referee Frank Connor
- Referee Kevin Clancy
- Referee Steven Reid
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 7 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | St. Mirren FC | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 7 | 8 |
| 7 | Aberdeen FC | 7 | 8 |
| 8 | Motherwell FC | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | Dundee United FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 7 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk FC | 7 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 7 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jan | Dundee United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Dec | Motherwell FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | Ross County FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Dec | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jan | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Dec | Motherwell FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Dec | Hibernian FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Dec | Rangers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Aberdeen FC | Dundee United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #9 |
| 8 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 7 | Scored | 9 |
| 8 | Conceded | 11 |
| -1 | GD | -2 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 29% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
24%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season
Dundee United FC this season
Aberdeen FC are 7th (8 pts). Dundee United FC are 9th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/2
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Dundee United FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
–/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
–/3
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
| Kevin Nisbet | 3 G | 2 A |
| Lewis Mayo | 1 G |
Dundee United FC
| Jesse Randall | 2 G | 2 A |
| Will Ferry | 1 G | 1 A |
| Lachlan Rose | 1 G | |
| Zac Sapsford | 1 G | |
| Emmanuel Agyei | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Pittodrie Stadium as Aberdeen FC face off against Dundee United FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Aberdeen FC that had 354 games and scored 359 goals.
- 10' Ryan Edmondson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 7 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' Ian Harkes has been relatively quiet despite scoring 12 goals in his last 285 appearances.
- 20' Jamie Robson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 25' Aberdeen FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 35' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 40' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Aberdeen FC and Dundee United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 41' Nicky Clark has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 41.
- 46' Dundee United FC have won 182 goals from 188 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 51' The supporters are chanting for Dillon Powers. He replaces Peter Pawlett on 51 minute.
- 56' It looks like no one’s ball. Dundee United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 61' Aberdeen FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Dundee United FC backline.
- 63' It is a substitution in Aberdeen FC team. Niall McGinn is replaced by Scott Wright on 63 minute.
- 66' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jonny Hayes.
- 71' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 75' Sam Cosgrove gets the nod from Aberdeen FC. He replaces Matt Kennedy and will look to change the dynamic.
- 80' Louis Appere picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 83' Aberdeen FC make a change. Ross McCrorie trudges off to be replaced by Dean Campbell on 83 minutes.
- 88' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 14
- 17
- 3
- 1
- 4
-
10
Niall McGinn ↓ Scott Wright 63'
- 19
-
33
Matt Kennedy ↓ Sam Cosgrove 75'
-
9
Curtis Main ↓ Ryan Edmondson 83'
-
40
Ross McCrorie ↓ Dean Campbell 83'
Bench
-
32
Ryan Edmondson ↑ 83'
- 8
- 2
-
25
Scott Wright ↑ 63'
-
24
Dean Campbell ↑ 83'
-
16
Sam Cosgrove ↑ 75'
- 43
- 37
- 46
Coach
Derek McInnes
Dundee United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Peter Pawlett ↓ Dillon Powers 51'
- 5
- 6
- 23
- 2
- 24
- 1
- 17
- 10
- 27
- 30
Bench
- 3
-
4
Dillon Powers ↑ 51'
- 20
- 7
- 28
- 19
- 25
- 37
Coach
Micky Mellon
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin Nisbet | 2 |
| Jamie McGrath | 2 |
| Sam Dalby | 2 |
| Bojan Miovski | 2 |
| Aziz Behich | 2 |
| Tony Watt | 2 |
| Ross McCrorie | 1 |
| Vicko Sevelj | 1 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.11
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.65
Dundee United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 74% + Under — clean sheet likely 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.76
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 1.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 2.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 3.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Dundee United FC
53%
Aberdeen FC or Dundee United FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
17.8%
1 – 1
13.3%
2 – 0
10.1%
0 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
6.8%
1 – 2
3.9%
3 – 0
3.7%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 1
2.6%
2 – 2
2.3%
4 – 0
1%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Dundee United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 13% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 26% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 14% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
53%
✓
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.