Dundee FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Dundee FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC — Premier League .
- Dundee FC 12 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- Heart of Midlothian FC 12 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andy Milne
- Referee Michael Banks
- Referee Craig Thomson
- Referee Steven Reid
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Oct | Livingston FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 06 Oct | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Sep | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Sep | Hibernian FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 15 Sep | Rangers FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | Dundee FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Oct | Rangers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Sep | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Sep | Livingston FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Sep | Motherwell FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Dundee FC | Heart of Midlothian FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #4 |
| 17 | Points | 20 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 5 / 2 / 5 | W / D / L | 6 / 2 / 4 |
| 18 | Scored | 26 |
| 15 | Conceded | 22 |
| +3 | GD | +4 |
| 1.42 | PPG | 1.67 |
| 42% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
41%
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
25%
Clean Sheets
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
Dundee FC are 5th (17 pts). Heart of Midlothian FC are 4th (20 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
Heart of Midlothian FC
0-15
4/4
16-30
3/4
31-45
5/4
46-60
6/4
61-75
3/1
76+
5/4
■ 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 |
Heart of Midlothian FC
| Claudio Braga | 6 G | 2 A |
| Calvin Miller | 5 G | 1 A |
| James Wilson | 3 G | |
| Laurent Mendy | 3 G | |
| Joshua McPake | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 2' Heart of Midlothian FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Oliver Bozanic on 2.
- 7' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Dundee FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 12' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 14' Steven Naismith doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 19' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 24' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Craig Levein will be considering his options from the bench.
- 29' Elton N'Gwatala has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 34' Dundee FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Heart of Midlothian FC backline.
- 39' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 43' A meaty challenge results in booking for Oliver Bozanic on 43.
- 46' A stunning finish from Steven MacLean — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 46' Another change for Dundee FC made on 46 minute. Lewis Spence leaves to be changed by Karl Madianga.
- 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 52' Another change for Dundee FC made on 52 minute. Elton N'Gwatala leaves to be changed by Roarie Deacon.
- 57' The home supporters are growing impatient. Dundee FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 62' It looks like no one’s ball. Dundee FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 67' 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.
- 72' The crowd applauds Steven Naismith as he leaves the pitch. Craig Wighton steps in for Heart of Midlothian FC.
- 73' Time for substitution for Heart of Midlothian FC. Demetri Mitchell is replaced by Ben Garuccio.
- 77' Heart of Midlothian FC make a change. Harry Cochrane trudges off to be replaced by Olly Lee on 77 minutes.
- 82' 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.
- 87' 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.
- 90' Cammy Kerr picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- Another three points for Heart of Midlothian FC.
Lineups
Dundee FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 17
- 1
- 6
- 2
- 8
-
28
Lewis Spence ↓ Karl Madianga 46'
- 27
- 20
-
10
Elton N'Gwatala ↓ Roarie Deacon 52'
- 19
Bench
- 23
- 14
- 11
-
7
Roarie Deacon ↑ 52'
- 12
- 46
-
22
Karl Madianga ↑ 46'
Coach
Jim McIntyre
Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 3
- 14
- 10
- 2
-
20
Harry Cochrane ↓ Olly Lee 77'
-
11
Demetri Mitchell ↓ Ben Garuccio 73'
- 18
- 38
- 28
- 1
Bench
- 9
-
17
Ben Garuccio ↑ 73'
- 13
-
8
Olly Lee ↑ 77'
- 16
-
15
Craig Wighton ↑ 72'
- 23
Coach
Craig Levein
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lawrence Shankland | 6 |
| Alan Forrest | 2 |
| Kenneth Vargas | 2 |
| Luke McCowan | 2 |
| Lyall Cameron | 2 |
| Elton Kabangu | 2 |
| Jordan McGhee | 2 |
| Dexter Lembikisa | 1 |
Head to Head
Dundee FC Form
Heart of Midlothian FC Form
2018-10-23
Dundee FC
0–3
Heart of Midlothian FC
W
2018-10-20
Heart of Midlothian FC
2–1
Aberdeen FC
W
2018-10-07
Rangers FC
3–1
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2018-09-29
Heart of Midlothian FC
2–1
St. Johnstone FC
W
2018-09-22
Heart of Midlothian FC
0–0
Livingston FC
D
2018-09-15
Motherwell FC
0–1
Heart of Midlothian FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.32
Dundee FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.24
Heart of Midlothian FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Heart of Midlothian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.56
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Dundee FC or Draw
47%
Draw or Heart of Midlothian FC
76%
Dundee FC or Heart of Midlothian FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Heart of Midlothian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.2%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 2
7.1%
1 – 3
6.7%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 1
5.9%
2 – 1
5.4%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 3
4.5%
0 – 0
4.2%
1 – 4
3.8%
1 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Dundee FC
| Handicap | Dundee FC covers | Push | Heart of Midlothian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -0.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| +0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +1 | 43% | 21% | 36% |
| +1.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +2 | 64% | 17% | 19% |
| +2.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.