Dundee FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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)
Match Details
- Referee Calum Scott (Scotland)
- Assistant 1 Dougie Potter
- Assistant 2 Drew Kirkland
5 games this season
🟨 3.6/game
⚽ 7.0 goals/game
🟥 2 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | Ross County FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Aug | Hibernian FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Aug | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Aug | Dundee United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep | Dundee FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | Motherwell FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Aug | Ross County FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Aug | St. Mirren FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Aug | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–1 | W |
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' Welcome to Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park that hosts another battle between Dundee FC and Aberdeen FC.
- 5' Aberdeen FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' Dundee FC have won 196 goals from 194 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' Aberdeen FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Kevin Nisbet on 15.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Dundee FC in their 5-3-2 trying to find a way past Aberdeen FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 25' Dundee FC are deployed in a 5-3-2 today, looking to exploit space against Aberdeen FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 32' GOAL! Topi Keskinen scores on 32. Assisted by Graeme Shinnie
- 37' The 32-year-old Mo Sylla has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 42' Scotland international Jon McCracken has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 43' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Gavin Molloy.
- 45' Simon Murray is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 46' Josh Mulligan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mo Sylla on 46 minute.
- 51' The referee has no hesitation. Topi Keskinen is booked for Aberdeen FC — card on 51.
- 56' Dimitar Mitov has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 61' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Dundee FC and Aberdeen FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 66' Fresh legs for Aberdeen FC! Ante Palaversa comes on to replace Jamie McGrath.
- 71' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ante Palaversa, as he is very good at scoring at Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 76' It looks like no one’s ball. Dundee FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 79' Dundee FC ring the changes. Sammy Braybrooke has done his job and it is now time for Oluwaseun Adewumi to step up.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Peter Ambrose. He replaces Kevin Nisbet on 82 minute.
- 87' The supporters are chanting for Julien Vetro. He replaces Ethan Ingram on 87 minute.
- 90' A moment of madness from Dimitar Mitov on 90 minutes earns him a card. Aberdeen FC will be frustrated.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Dundee FC Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
- 3
-
15
Simon Murray ↓ Curtis Main 79'
- 7
- 10
- 20
- 1
-
2
Ethan Ingram ↓ Julien Vetro 87'
-
21
Ziyad Larkeche ↓ Scott Fraser 79'
- 22
-
28
Mo Sylla ↓ Josh Mulligan 46'
- 29
Bench
-
26
Scott Fraser ↑ 79'
-
9
Curtis Main ↑ 79'
- 31
- 19
-
8
Josh Mulligan ↑ 46'
- 4
-
47
Julien Vetro ↑ 87'
- 23
-
11
Oluwaseun Adewumi ↑ 79'
Coach
Tony Docherty
Aberdeen FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 2
- 1
- 4
- 3
-
7
Jamie McGrath ↓ Ante Palaversa 66'
- 33
- 10
-
9
Kevin Nisbet ↓ Peter Ambrose 82'
- 6
-
81
Topi Keskinen ↓ Shayden Morris 87'
- 21
Bench
- 27
-
18
Ante Palaversa ↑ 66'
- 31
-
20
Shayden Morris ↑ 87'
-
17
Vicente Besuijen ↑ 87'
- 11
-
32
Peter Ambrose ↑ 82'
- 22
- 19
Coach
Jimmy Thelin
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
1 / 4
1.42
Dundee FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Dundee FC or Aberdeen FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
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
13.4%
1 – 0
10%
0 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
4.9%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Dundee FC
| Handicap | Dundee FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

