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 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Grant Irvine
- Assistant 1 David Roome
- Assistant 2 Gordon Crawford
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Feb | Celtic FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 01 Feb | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 0–6 | L |
| 14 Jan | Celtic FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 09 Jan | Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Jan | St. Johnstone FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | Dundee FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Feb | Hibernian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Jan | St. Mirren FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 15 Jan | Rangers FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Jan | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Jan | Motherwell FC | A | 0–2 | L |
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' Three points are at stake. Dundee FC host Aberdeen FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Aberdeen 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.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Dundee FC that had 182 games and scored 178 goals.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Dundee FC and Aberdeen FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Aberdeen FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 25' Dundee FC currently sit 10 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 29' Magnificent from Kevin Nisbet! That is 49 goals in 298 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 34' It is a cagey affair so far. Dundee FC in their 3-4-2-1 trying to find a way past Aberdeen FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 39' Dundee FC are deployed in a 3-4-2-1 today, looking to exploit space against Aberdeen FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 44' With 0 assists to his name this season, Mats Knoester is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Aberdeen FC.
- 46' Seb Palmer-Houlden is replacing Scott Tiffoney for the Dundee FC side.
- 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Dundee FC and Aberdeen FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 52' GOAL! Topi Keskinen fires home to make it 0-2!
- 54' The deadlock is broken! Seb Palmer-Houlden gets on the scoresheet on 54 minutes.
- 55' Shayden Morris is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jeppe Okkels at the 55 minute mark.
- 56' Fresh legs for Aberdeen FC! Nicky Devlin comes on to replace Jack MacKenzie.
- 58' Another substitution for Dundee FC to replace Mo Sylla by Finlay Robertson on 58 minute.
- 63' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 68' Dundee FC make a change. Lyall Cameron trudges off to be replaced by Oluwaseun Adewumi on 68 minutes.
- 73' It’s high time Jimmy Thelin made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 74' A meaty challenge results in booking for Oluwaseun Adewumi on 74.
- 79' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 81' That is a card for Aberdeen FC. Ross Doohan will be fuming at that decision.
- 82' Cesar Garza is replacing Ziyad Larkeche for the Dundee FC side.
- 85' The referee shows Dundee FC player a card on 85.
- 89' Another change for Aberdeen FC made on 89 minute. Topi Keskinen leaves to be changed by Leighton Clarkson.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Dundee FC.
Lineups
Dundee FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 3
- 15
- 7
- 8
- 10
- 6
- 1
-
21
Ziyad Larkeche ↓ Cesar Garza 82'
- 50
-
28
Mo Sylla ↓ Finlay Robertson 58'
- 29
Bench
- 5
- 31
-
19
Finlay Robertson ↑ 58'
- 12
- 4
- 2
-
23
Seb Palmer-Houlden ↑ 46'
-
11
Oluwaseun Adewumi ↑ 68'
-
14
Cesar Garza ↑ 82'
Coach
Tony Docherty
Aberdeen FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
3
Jack MacKenzie ↓ Nicky Devlin 56'
-
18
Ante Palaversa ↓ Graeme Shinnie 89'
- 24
- 5
- 31
- 9
- 6
-
14
Pape Gueye ↓ Oday Dabbagh 89'
-
16
Jeppe Okkels ↓ Shayden Morris 55'
- 81
- 28
Bench
-
2
Nicky Devlin ↑ 56'
- 1
-
4
Graeme Shinnie ↑ 89'
-
10
Leighton Clarkson ↑ 89'
-
20
Shayden Morris ↑ 55'
-
11
Oday Dabbagh ↑ 89'
- 32
- 26
- 30
Coach
Jimmy Thelin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Cosgrove | 4 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 3 |
| Topi Keskinen | 3 |
| Luke McCowan | 2 |
| Simon Murray | 2 |
| Andrew Considine | 2 |
| Joe Westley | 2 |
| Toyosi Olusanya | 1 |
Head to Head
Dundee FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.26
Dundee FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Dundee FC or Aberdeen FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: Yes — both scored
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 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Dundee FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
63%
Dundee FC or Aberdeen FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.8%
1 – 0
10.9%
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
8%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
3%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Dundee FC
| Handicap | Dundee FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 21% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

