Dundee FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Dundee FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League at Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park.
- Dundee FC 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andrew Dallas
- Referee Alan Mulvanny
- Referee John McCrossan
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Apr | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Mar | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Mar | Celtic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Mar | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Feb | Rangers FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Dundee FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Apr | Motherwell FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Mar | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | Livingston FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Mar | Celtic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Feb | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Dundee FC | Aberdeen FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #8 |
| 33 | Points | 33 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 8 / 9 / 16 | W / D / L | 9 / 6 / 18 |
| 34 | Scored | 33 |
| 53 | Conceded | 48 |
| -19 | GD | -15 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 24% | Win % | 27% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Dundee FC are 9th (33 pts). Aberdeen FC are 8th (33 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Dundee FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Aberdeen FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 20' 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 Craig Curran suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' Aberdeen 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.
- 30' Ethan Ross is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Aberdeen FC so far.
- 35' Dundee FC is showing some good football. However, Dundee FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 38' A tactical swap from Dundee FC — Kusunga on, Darren O'Dea off on 38 minutes.
- 43' It is a cagey affair so far. Dundee FC in their trying to find a way past Aberdeen FC's compact .
- 48' Dundee FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Aberdeen FC's shape.
- 53' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 58' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Scott McKenna made 350 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 59' Sam Cosgrove has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 59 minutes.
- 62' That is a Yellow card for Dundee FC. Ryan McGowan will be fuming at that decision.
- 66' The Aberdeen FC bench stirs into life. Niall McGinn is withdrawn and Stephen Gleeson gets his opportunity.
- 68' It is a substitution in Dundee FC team. Callum Moore is replaced by Andrew Nelson on 68 minute.
- 70' Aberdeen FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 70.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Kenny Miller. He replaces Craig Curran on 71 minute.
- 76' Dundee FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 77' Sam Cosgrove makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Aberdeen FC are in front.
- 79' Nathan Ralph catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 79.
- 82' Aberdeen FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Stevie May is hanging Greg Stewart on the field on 82 minute.
- 87' Another change for Aberdeen FC made on 87 minute. Connor McLennan leaves to be changed by Ethan Ross.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Dundee FC.
Lineups
Dundee FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 16
- 15
- 7
- 31
-
6
Darren O'Dea ↓ Kusunga 38'
- 2
- 18
- 27
-
45
Callum Moore ↓ Andrew Nelson 68'
-
23
Craig Curran ↓ Kenny Miller 71'
Bench
-
21
Andrew Nelson ↑ 68'
- 29
- 17
- 12
-
5
Kusunga ↑ 38'
-
20
Kenny Miller ↑ 71'
- 28
Coach
Jim McIntyre
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 1
- 4
- 3
- 5
- 21
-
10
Niall McGinn ↓ Stephen Gleeson 66'
- 16
- 19
-
27
Connor McLennan ↓ Ethan Ross 87'
-
7
Greg Stewart ↓ Stevie May 82'
Bench
-
8
Stephen Gleeson ↑ 66'
- 9
-
17
Stevie May ↑ 82'
- 18
- 20
-
33
Ethan Ross ↑ 87'
- 14
Coach
Derek McInnes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Cosgrove | 4 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 3 |
| Topi Keskinen | 3 |
| Luke McCowan | 2 |
| Simon Murray | 2 |
| Andrew Considine | 2 |
| Vicente Besuijen | 1 |
| Ryan Astley | 1 |
Head to Head
Dundee FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.8
Dundee FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Dundee FC or Draw
49%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
79%
Dundee FC or Aberdeen FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
13.9%
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 0
11.9%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.8%
1 – 0
6.7%
0 – 3
5.5%
2 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
4.5%
2 – 2
3.6%
2 – 0
3%
0 – 4
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Dundee FC
| Handicap | Dundee FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -0.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| +0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +1 | 47% | 25% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 16% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.