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 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' Leigh Griffiths has been relatively quiet despite scoring 25 goals in his last 410 appearances.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Dundee FC and Aberdeen FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Dundee FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' 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.
- 30' It’s high time James McPake made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 38' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Charlie Adam.
- 43' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ryan Hedges, as he is very good at scoring at Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 44' The referee calls foul for Shaun Byrne. He receives a Yellow card.
- 49' Brilliant from the ! Leigh Griffiths makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 49.
- 54' Shaun Byrne is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Dundee FC tonight.
- 57' A change in the Dundee FC ranks — Leigh Griffiths exits the field as Cillian Sheridan enters on 57.
- 62' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Luke McCowan makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 65' The Aberdeen FC bench stirs into life. Jonathan Hayes is withdrawn and Marley Watkins gets his opportunity.
- 67' Christian Ramirez does the damage! The net is bulging and Aberdeen FC surge ahead!
- 71' A tactical swap from Dundee FC — Daniel Mullen on, Luke McCowan off on 71 minutes.
- 73' Poor challenge from Ryan Hedges. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 78' It looks surprising Aberdeen FC does not make any changes. David Bates has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 83' Dundee FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 88' Aberdeen FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 90' It is a substitution in Dundee FC team. Shaun Byrne is replaced by Max Anderson on 90 minute.
- 90' Declan Gallagher has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- Another three points for Dundee FC.
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 |
| Simon Murray | 2 |
| Andrew Considine | 2 |
| Joe Westley | 2 |
| Luke McCowan | 2 |
| Lee Ashcroft | 1 |
Head to Head
Dundee FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.27
Dundee FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Dundee FC or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Dundee FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.18
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Dundee FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
55%
Dundee FC or Aberdeen FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
13.5%
1 – 0
13.1%
0 – 1
9%
2 – 0
8.7%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 1
3.5%
1 – 3
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Dundee FC
| Handicap | Dundee FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 23% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 16% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.