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 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
- Dundee United FC 33 games · 40 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dougie Potter
- Referee Frank Connor
- Referee Kevin Clancy
- Referee Steven Reid
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #7 |
| 33 | Points | 40 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 9 / 6 / 18 | W / D / L | 9 / 13 / 11 |
| 33 | Scored | 45 |
| 48 | Conceded | 54 |
| -15 | GD | -9 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.21 |
| 27% | Win % | 27% |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
24%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Aberdeen FC are 8th (33 pts). Dundee United FC are 7th (40 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Pittodrie Stadium. Aberdeen FC are looking to make home advantage count against Dundee United FC.
- 5' Dundee United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' Benjamin Siegrist needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Aberdeen FC and Dundee United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jonny Hayes made 410 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 30' Dundee United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 35' A quiet spell here at Pittodrie Stadium. Aberdeen FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 40' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 41' Nicky Clark is having his name booked by the referee on 41.
- 46' Dundee United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 51' It is a substitution in Dundee United FC team. Peter Pawlett is replaced by Dillon Powers on 51 minute.
- 56' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 61' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 63' Scott Wright is ready to make an impact after coming on for Niall McGinn at the 63 minute mark.
- 66' Controversy at the stadium! Jonny Hayes argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 71' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 75' Fresh legs for Aberdeen FC! Sam Cosgrove comes on to replace Matt Kennedy.
- 80' Louis Appere was booked on 80.
- 83' Aberdeen FC ring the changes. Ross McCrorie has done his job and it is now time for Dean Campbell to step up.
- 88' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lawrence Shankland is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Aberdeen FC.
- The points are shared — Aberdeen FC 0-0 Dundee United FC. Honours even.
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 |
|---|---|
| Jamie McGrath | 2 |
| Sam Dalby | 2 |
| Bojan Miovski | 2 |
| Aziz Behich | 2 |
| Tony Watt | 2 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 2 |
| Vicko Sevelj | 1 |
| Kieran Freeman | 1 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.08
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
Dundee United FC xG
I would bet for:
Aberdeen FC or Draw 76% + Under 2.5 goals 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.87
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 2.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Dundee United FC
56%
Aberdeen FC or Dundee United FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
15.3%
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 1
10.7%
2 – 0
8.6%
2 – 1
7%
1 – 2
5%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
3.1%
2 – 2
2.9%
3 – 1
2.6%
1 – 3
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Dundee United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 12% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 24% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 17% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.