Dundee FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Dundee FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League at Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park.
- Dundee FC 12 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Mar | Rangers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | St. Mirren FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Mar | Motherwell FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Mar | Hibernian FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Feb | Livingston FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr | Dundee FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Mar | Hibernian FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Mar | Rangers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Mar | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Feb | Dundee United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Feb | Motherwell FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Dundee FC | Aberdeen FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #11 |
| 17 | Points | 11 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 5 / 2 / 5 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 7 |
| 18 | Scored | 12 |
| 15 | Conceded | 18 |
| +3 | GD | -6 |
| 1.42 | PPG | 0.92 |
| 42% | Win % | 25% |
Key Stats
59%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
59%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
Dundee FC this season
Dundee FC this season
17%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
Dundee FC are 5th (17 pts). Aberdeen FC are 11th (11 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Dundee FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
4/3
46-60
4/3
61-75
2/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Aberdeen FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/4
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Dundee FC
| Bradley Fink | 4 G | |
| Joe Westley | 4 G | |
| Ashley Hay | 3 G | |
| Joe Bevan | 2 G | 1 A |
| Owen Bevan | 2 G |
Aberdeen FC
| Kevin Nisbet | 4 G | 3 A |
| Connor Ronan | 2 G | 2 A |
| Ayoub Mouloua | 2 G | |
| Lewis Mayo | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Dundee FC and Aberdeen FC get this one started.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park. Aberdeen FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Dundee FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' Dundee FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Aberdeen FC's shape.
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Mark McGhee will be considering his options from the bench.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. Dundee FC and Aberdeen FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 35' Paul McMullan is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Aberdeen FC tonight.
- 40' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Aberdeen FC that had 362 games and scored 369 goals.
- 41' Magnificent from Calvin Ramsay! That is 3 goals in 362 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 46' The home supporters are growing impatient. Dundee FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 51' Supporters expect more eagerness from Marley Watkins, as he is very good at scoring at Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 56' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 57' Aberdeen FC make a change. Connor McLennan trudges off to be replaced by Marley Watkins on 57 minutes.
- 59' Another change for Dundee FC made on 59 minute. Christie Elliot leaves to be changed by Charlie Adam.
- 61' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Declan Gallagher.
- 62' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jordan McGhee makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 67' Paul McGowan has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 70' The supporters are chanting for Declan McDaid. He replaces Zak Rudden on 70 minute.
- 75' Shaun Byrne has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 78' The whistle greets Calvin Ramsay as he departs to be replaced by Jack MacKenzie.
- 79' Charlie Adam picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 81' Ross McCrorie makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Aberdeen FC are in front.
- 86' Daniel Mullen does the damage! The net is bulging and Dundee FC surge ahead!
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Dundee FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 5
- 10
- 9
- 8
-
20
Zak Rudden ↓ Declan McDaid 70'
- 18
-
16
Christie Elliot ↓ Charlie Adam 59'
- 3
- 6
- 2
Bench
-
26
Charlie Adam ↑ 59'
- 77
-
11
Declan McDaid ↑ 70'
- 17
- 24
- 15
- 22
- 30
- 35
Coach
Mark McGhee
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 9
- 1
- 19
- 18
- 5
- 2
-
22
Calvin Ramsay ↓ Jack MacKenzie 78'
- 29
- 10
- 17
Bench
-
7
Marley Watkins ↑ 57'
- 16
- 4
-
3
Jack MacKenzie ↑ 78'
- 25
- 20
- 28
- 39
- 21
Coach
James Goodwin
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
2 / 4
1.49
Dundee FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Dundee FC or Aberdeen FC 71% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Dundee FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
61%
Dundee FC or Aberdeen FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 0
8.4%
0 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
7.4%
0 – 1
7.1%
2 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Dundee FC
| Handicap | Dundee FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 20% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.