Dundee FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Dundee FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC — Premier League at Dens Park.
- Dundee FC 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
- Heart of Midlothian FC 33 games · 70 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alan Muir
- Assistant 1 John McCrossan
- Assistant 2 Stuart Stevenson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Aug | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Aug | Motherwell FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 May | Livingston FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 May | Hibernian FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 07 May | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | Dundee FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Aug | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 May | Hibernian FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 May | Rangers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 20 May | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–1 | 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' It’s Showtime! The match between Dundee FC and Heart of Midlothian FC is underway.
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Dundee FC in their trying to find a way past Heart of Midlothian FC's compact .
- 15' Dundee FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. Dundee FC and Heart of Midlothian FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' A quiet spell here at Dens Park. Heart of Midlothian FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 35' It’s high time Steven Naismith made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 39' The referee shows Dundee FC player a card on 39.
- 44' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 46' The whistle greets Yutaro Oda as he departs to be replaced by Cameron Devlin.
- 51' Dundee FC is showing some good football. However, Dundee FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 56' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 61' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Trevor Carson suffering a number of foals already.
- 63' Assisted by Amadou Bakayoko with the perfectly-timed delivery and Luke McCowan makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 66' It is a substitution in Dundee FC team. Scott Tiffoney is replaced by Lyall Cameron on 66 minute.
- 69' The Heart of Midlothian FC manager makes a substitution. Aidan Denholm departs to be replaced by Jorge Grant.
- 74' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 76' The whistle greets Finlay Robertson as he departs to be replaced by Mo Sylla.
- 81' The energy levels are beginning to show. Tony Docherty might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 86' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Heart of Midlothian FC.
Lineups
Dundee FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 2
- 5
- 31
-
7
Scott Tiffoney ↓ Lyall Cameron 66'
- 17
-
19
Finlay Robertson ↓ Mo Sylla 76'
- 6
- 16
- 3
- 23
Bench
- 1
- 12
- 20
- 24
- 15
-
10
Lyall Cameron ↑ 66'
- 18
- 14
-
28
Mo Sylla ↑ 76'
Coach
Tony Docherty
Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 3
- 2
- 15
- 28
-
11
Yutaro Oda ↓ Cameron Devlin 46'
- 9
-
22
Aidan Denholm ↓ Jorge Grant 69'
- 51
- 29
-
77
Kenneth Vargas ↓ Kyosuke Tagawa 69'
Bench
- 10
- 12
-
7
Jorge Grant ↑ 69'
-
14
Cameron Devlin ↑ 46'
-
30
Kyosuke Tagawa ↑ 69'
- 13
- 17
- 16
- 25
Coach
Steven Naismith
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 |
| Yutaro Oda | 1 |
Head to Head
Dundee FC Form
Heart of Midlothian FC Form
2023-08-27
Dundee FC
1–0
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2023-08-13
Heart of Midlothian FC
0–0
Kilmarnock FC
D
2023-08-05
St. Johnstone FC
0–2
Heart of Midlothian FC
W
2023-05-27
Heart of Midlothian FC
1–1
Hibernian FC
D
2023-05-24
Rangers FC
2–2
Heart of Midlothian FC
D
2023-05-20
Heart of Midlothian FC
2–1
Aberdeen FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.99
Dundee FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42
Heart of Midlothian FC xG
I would bet for:
Dundee FC or Heart of Midlothian FC 72% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Dundee FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Dundee FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Heart of Midlothian FC
66%
Dundee FC or Heart of Midlothian FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 1
11.7%
0 – 0
11.1%
0 – 2
8.8%
1 – 2
8.7%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
6%
2 – 2
4.4%
2 – 0
4.3%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Dundee FC
| Handicap | Dundee FC covers | Push | Heart of Midlothian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 15% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 23% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.