Dundee FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2021-22 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Oct | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 25 Sep | Rangers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Sep | Dundee United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Sep | Livingston FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Aug | Motherwell FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | Dundee FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Oct | Celtic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Sep | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 18 Sep | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Sep | Motherwell FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Aug | Ross County FC | H | 1–1 | D |
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' KICK OFF: Aberdeen FC gets underway.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 20' It looks surprising Dundee FC does not make any changes. David Bates has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' Cameron Kerr is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Dundee FC so far.
- 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. James McPake will be considering his options from the bench.
- 35' The 41-year-old Scott Brown has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 38' Dundee FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 43' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Dundee FC and Aberdeen FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 44' Shaun Byrne is having his name booked by the referee on 44.
- 49' What composure from Leigh Griffiths! The Scotland international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 54' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 57' A tactical swap from Dundee FC — Cillian Sheridan on, Leigh Griffiths off on 57 minutes.
- 62' Against the run of play, Luke McCowan has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 65' Aberdeen FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Marley Watkins is hanging Jonathan Hayes on the field on 65 minute.
- 67' Christian Ramirez doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 71' A change in the Dundee FC ranks — Luke McCowan exits the field as Daniel Mullen enters on 71.
- 73' That is a Yellow card for Aberdeen FC. Ryan Hedges will be fuming at that decision.
- 78' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 83' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Dundee FC and Aberdeen FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 88' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ryan Hedges made 385 appearances and scored 20 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 90' Shaun Byrne makes way for Max Anderson at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Dundee FC.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Declan Gallagher.
- 2-1 the final result. Aberdeen FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Dundee FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 26
- 5
- 29
-
8
Shaun Byrne ↓ Max Anderson 90'
-
17
Luke McCowan ↓ Daniel Mullen 71'
- 18
- 3
- 6
- 14
- 2
Bench
- 35
-
9
Daniel Mullen ↑ 71'
-
23
Cillian Sheridan ↑ 57'
-
24
Max Anderson ↑ 90'
- 16
- 30
- 48
Coach
James McPake
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
-
16
Funso-King Ojo ↓ Niall McGinn 65'
- 27
- 9
- 8
- 19
- 3
- 25
- 5
- 22
-
17
Jonathan Hayes ↓ Marley Watkins 65'
Bench
-
7
Marley Watkins ↑ 65'
- 15
-
10
Niall McGinn ↑ 65'
- 20
- 23
-
14
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas ↑ 90'
- 30
Coach
Stephen Glass
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
3 / 4
1.29
Dundee FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Dundee FC or Aberdeen FC 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Dundee FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Dundee FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
61%
Dundee FC or Aberdeen FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.5%
0 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
8.5%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Dundee FC
| Handicap | Dundee FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.