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 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Steven McLean
- Referee David Munro
- Assistant 1 David Roome
- Assistant 2 Craig Ferguson
- Assistant 2 Ross Nelson (Scotland)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' We are underway at Dens Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Tony Docherty will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 20' Jon McCracken has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 368 appearances.
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 30' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 35' Dundee FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Aberdeen FC backline.
- 40' Aberdeen FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 45' The 23-year-old Aaron Donnelly has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 50' Kelle Roos, a Netherlands , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 55' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Dundee FC and Aberdeen FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 60' The Aberdeen FC bench stirs into life. Junior Hoilett is withdrawn and Duk gets his opportunity.
- 65' Aberdeen FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 66' The Scotland Luke McCowan breaks the deadlock on 66 minutes. 1-0!
- 71' The Aberdeen FC manager makes a substitution. Killian Phillips departs to be replaced by Leighton Clarkson.
- 76' 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.
- 80' Aberdeen FC ring the changes. Connor Barron has done his job and it is now time for Ester Sokler to step up.
- 83' Poor challenge from Jamie McGrath. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 88' Dundee FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 90' Curtis Main has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- 90' Ricki Lamie is replacing Dara Costelloe for the Dundee FC side.
- With this win, Dundee FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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 |
| Andrew Considine | 2 |
| Luke McCowan | 2 |
| Simon Murray | 2 |
| Lewis Ferguson | 1 |
| Ante Palaversa | 1 |
Head to Head
Dundee FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.39
Dundee FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Dundee FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Dundee FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
50%
Dundee FC or Aberdeen FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11.9%
2 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
4.1%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 2
2%
Asian Handicap — Dundee FC
| Handicap | Dundee FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 23% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 15% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.