Dundee FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Dundee FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League at Dens Park.
- Dundee FC 12 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Steven McLean
- Referee David Munro
- Assistant 1 David Roome
- Assistant 2 Craig Ferguson
- Assistant 2 Ross Nelson (Scotland)
6 games this season
🟨 3.3/game
⚽ 11.0 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Feb | Celtic FC | A | 1–7 | L |
| 24 Feb | Hibernian FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Feb | Ross County FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar | Dundee FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Mar | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Feb | Hibernian FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Feb | Motherwell FC | H | 3–3 | 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' KICK OFF: Aberdeen FC gets underway.
- 5' Dundee FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Dundee FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' The travelling Aberdeen FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 35' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 40' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 45' named a 3-5-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 50' It’s high time Barry Robson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 55' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kelle Roos, as he is very good at scoring at Dens Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 60' It is a substitution in Aberdeen FC team. Junior Hoilett is replaced by Duk on 60 minute.
- 65' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Dundee FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 66' Luke McCowan makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Dundee FC are in front.
- 71' Aberdeen FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Leighton Clarkson is hanging Killian Phillips on the field on 71 minute.
- 76' Mo Sylla has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 80' The Aberdeen FC bench stirs into life. Connor Barron is withdrawn and Ester Sokler gets his opportunity.
- 83' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jamie McGrath on 83.
- 88' 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.
- 90' That is a card for Dundee FC. Curtis Main will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' Dundee FC ring the changes. Dara Costelloe has done his job and it is now time for Ricki Lamie to step up.
- Full Time. Dundee FC beats Aberdeen FC
Lineups
Dundee FC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 5
- 8
- 7
- 17
- 10
- 22
- 3
-
44
Dara Costelloe ↓ Ricki Lamie 90'
- 25
- 28
- 29
Bench
- 1
- 9
-
12
Ricki Lamie ↑ 90'
-
19
Finlay Robertson ↑ 90'
- 4
- 26
- 23
- 30
Coach
Tony Docherty
Aberdeen FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 24
-
30
Junior Hoilett ↓ Duk 60'
- 27
- 2
- 4
- 3
- 7
-
8
Connor Barron ↓ Ester Sokler 80'
- 6
- 9
- 18
Bench
- 5
- 15
- 34
-
10
Leighton Clarkson ↑ 71'
- 23
- 21
-
11
Duk ↑ 60'
- 28
-
19
Ester Sokler ↑ 80'
Coach
Barry Robson
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 |
| Christian Ramirez | 1 |
Head to Head
Dundee FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.67
Dundee FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Dundee FC to win 58% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Dundee FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Dundee FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
42%
Dundee FC or Aberdeen FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 0
11.5%
0 – 0
10.5%
2 – 1
9.1%
3 – 0
6.3%
0 – 1
5.8%
3 – 1
5.1%
1 – 2
4.3%
2 – 2
3.7%
4 – 0
2.6%
0 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Dundee FC
| Handicap | Dundee FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 25% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

