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 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
- Heart of Midlothian FC 33 games · 70 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andy Milne
- Referee Michael Banks
- Referee Craig Thomson
- Referee Steven Reid
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #1 |
| 33 | Points | 70 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 8 / 9 / 16 | W / D / L | 21 / 7 / 5 |
| 34 | Scored | 58 |
| 53 | Conceded | 28 |
| -19 | GD | +30 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 2.12 |
| 24% | Win % | 64% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Dundee FC are 9th (33 pts). Heart of Midlothian FC are 1st (70 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Dundee FC and Heart of Midlothian FC get this one started.
- 2' Brilliant from the ! Oliver Bozanic makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 2.
- 7' Benjamin Kallman is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Heart of Midlothian FC so far.
- 12' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ben Garuccio made 305 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 14' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Steven Naismith makes it 0-2.
- 19' It looks like no one’s ball. Heart of Midlothian FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 24' Scotland international Harry Cochrane has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 29' The travelling Heart of Midlothian FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 34' Callum Morrison, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 39' The energy levels are beginning to show. Craig Levein might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 43' It’s a booking for Heart of Midlothian FC player. Oliver Bozanic gets a Yellow card.
- 46' What a moment for Steven MacLean! That strike on 46 puts his side firmly in control.
- 46' Karl Madianga is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lewis Spence at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' Dundee FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 52' The crowd applauds Elton N'Gwatala as he leaves the pitch. Roarie Deacon steps in for Dundee FC.
- 57' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Craig Levein will be considering his options from the bench.
- 62' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 67' Heart of Midlothian FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 72' Craig Wighton gets the nod from Heart of Midlothian FC. He replaces Steven Naismith and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' A tactical swap from Heart of Midlothian FC — Ben Garuccio on, Demetri Mitchell off on 73 minutes.
- 77' Another change for Heart of Midlothian FC made on 77 minute. Harry Cochrane leaves to be changed by Olly Lee.
- 82' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 87' Jesse Curran has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Cammy Kerr on 90 minutes.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-3 draw is a fair result on the day.
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 |
| Kenneth Vargas | 2 |
| Luke McCowan | 2 |
| Lyall Cameron | 2 |
| Elton Kabangu | 2 |
| Jordan McGhee | 2 |
| Alan Forrest | 2 |
| Toby Sibbick | 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
4 / 4
0.58
Dundee FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.32
Heart of Midlothian FC xG
I would bet for:
Heart of Midlothian FC to win 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Heart of Midlothian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Dundee FC or Draw
34%
Draw or Heart of Midlothian FC
86%
Dundee FC or Heart of Midlothian FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Heart of Midlothian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
14.6%
0 – 1
12.5%
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 2
8.3%
1 – 1
7.9%
0 – 0
7%
1 – 3
6.5%
0 – 4
6.4%
1 – 4
3.9%
0 – 5
3%
1 – 0
2.6%
2 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Dundee FC
| Handicap | Dundee FC covers | Push | Heart of Midlothian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 1% | 98% |
| -1.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -1 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -0.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| +0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +1 | 25% | 23% | 52% |
| +1.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +2 | 48% | 22% | 30% |
| +2.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
56%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.