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 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andrew Dallas
- Referee Alan Mulvanny
- Referee John McCrossan
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | St. Mirren FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Motherwell FC | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | Hibernian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Rangers FC | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | Falkirk FC | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | Dundee United FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 2 | 0 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #8 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 2 |
| 1 | Conceded | 3 |
| +1 | GD | -1 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
59%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
59%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Dundee FC this season
Dundee FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
Dundee FC are 5th (3 pts). Aberdeen FC are 8th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Dundee FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park that hosts another battle between Dundee FC and Aberdeen FC.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Dundee FC that had 182 games and scored 178 goals.
- 10' 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.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 20' The travelling Aberdeen FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Dundee FC in their trying to find a way past Aberdeen FC's compact .
- 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Derek McInnes might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 38' Dundee FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kusunga is hanging Darren O'Dea on the field on 38 minute.
- 43' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 48' It’s high time Derek McInnes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 53' Over 53 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 58' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Derek McInnes will be considering his options from the bench.
- 59' A goal from the England international Sam Cosgrove! He fires home on 59 to make it 0-1!
- 62' Ryan McGowan is having his name booked by the referee on 62.
- 66' The Aberdeen FC manager makes a substitution. Niall McGinn departs to be replaced by Stephen Gleeson.
- 68' Callum Moore makes way for Andrew Nelson at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Dundee FC.
- 70' Max Lowe is having his name booked by the referee on 70.
- 71' Kenny Miller is ready to make an impact after coming on for Craig Curran at the 71 minute mark.
- 76' Scott McKenna is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Dundee FC so far.
- 77' Magnificent from Sam Cosgrove! That is 57 goals in 351 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 79' Dundee FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 79.
- 82' The Aberdeen FC manager makes a substitution. Greg Stewart departs to be replaced by Stevie May.
- 87' Ethan Ross has so much to prove this time. He replaces Connor McLennan on 87 minute.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Dundee FC 0-2 Aberdeen 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 |
| Joe Westley | 2 |
| Luke McCowan | 2 |
| Simon Murray | 2 |
| Andrew Considine | 2 |
| Ryan Astley | 1 |
Head to Head
Dundee FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.78
Dundee FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Aberdeen FC or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.91
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 2.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Dundee FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
75%
Dundee FC or Aberdeen FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.3%
0 – 1
15.4%
1 – 1
14%
1 – 0
10.2%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
4.9%
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
3.3%
2 – 2
3%
1 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
1.3%
Asian Handicap — Dundee FC
| Handicap | Dundee FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 16% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 24% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.