Dundee FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Dundee FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC — Premier League at Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park.
- Dundee FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Heart of Midlothian FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Don Robertson
- Assistant 1 David Dunne
- Assistant 2 Paul McAvinue (Scotland)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Aug | Dundee United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 May | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 May | Rangers FC | A | 2–5 | L |
| 11 May | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 04 May | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | Dundee FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Aug | Rangers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 18 May | Rangers FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 15 May | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 11 May | Dundee FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 04 May | Celtic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Dundee FC | Heart of Midlothian FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #4 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 5 |
| 1 | Conceded | 2 |
| +1 | GD | +3 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Dundee FC this season
Dundee FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
Dundee FC are 5th (3 pts). Heart of Midlothian FC are 4th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Dundee FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Heart of Midlothian FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Dundee FC and Heart of Midlothian FC get this one started.
- 5' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' Heart of Midlothian FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' Dundee FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Dundee FC and Heart of Midlothian FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 23' Scott Tiffoney doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 26' It’s gonna be a card for Kye Rowles.
- 28' Dundee FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 33' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Dundee FC and Heart of Midlothian FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 38' It is a cagey affair so far. Dundee FC in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past Heart of Midlothian FC's compact 3-4-2-1.
- 42' Heart of Midlothian FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 43' It’s gonna be a card for Juan Portales.
- 46' Another change for Heart of Midlothian FC made on 46 minute. Daniel Oyegoke leaves to be changed by Yutaro Oda.
- 47' Magnificent from Gerald Taylor! That is 2 goals in 308 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 50' GOAL! Luke McCowan scores on 45.
- 55' The referee has no hesitation. Ziyad Larkeche is booked for Dundee FC — card on 55.
- 60' It looks surprising Heart of Midlothian FC does not make any changes. Lawrence Shankland has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 61' Goal! Frankie Kent scores his 10 goal in 7 matches.
- 66' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 70' Another substitution for Heart of Midlothian FC to replace Cameron Devlin by Blair Spittal on 70 minute.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Billy Koumetio. He replaces Ziyad Larkeche on 73 minute.
- 76' Fresh legs for Heart of Midlothian FC! Liam Boyce comes on to replace Kenneth Vargas.
- 81' The travelling Heart of Midlothian FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 86' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 90' Heart of Midlothian FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 90' A change in the Dundee FC ranks — Simon Murray exits the field as Curtis Main enters on 90.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Dundee FC players.
Lineups
Dundee FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
15
Simon Murray ↓ Curtis Main 90'
- 7
- 17
- 10
- 6
- 1
- 2
-
21
Ziyad Larkeche ↓ Billy Koumetio 73'
- 28
- 23
- 29
Bench
-
9
Curtis Main ↑ 90'
- 31
- 25
-
19
Finlay Robertson ↑ 90'
-
20
Billy Koumetio ↑ 73'
- 4
- 30
- 55
Coach
Tony Docherty
Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 10
- 2
- 7
-
14
Cameron Devlin ↓ Blair Spittal 70'
- 15
- 28
- 9
- 29
-
5
Daniel Oyegoke ↓ Yutaro Oda 46'
-
77
Kenneth Vargas ↓ Liam Boyce 76'
- 82
Bench
- 20
-
27
Liam Boyce ↑ 76'
- 3
- 1
- 4
-
11
Yutaro Oda ↑ 46'
- 17
-
16
Blair Spittal ↑ 70'
- 18
Coach
Steven Naismith
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lawrence Shankland | 6 |
| Luke McCowan | 2 |
| Lyall Cameron | 2 |
| Elton Kabangu | 2 |
| Jordan McGhee | 2 |
| Alan Forrest | 2 |
| Kenneth Vargas | 2 |
| Ellis Simms | 1 |
Head to Head
Dundee FC Form
Heart of Midlothian FC Form
2024-08-10
Dundee FC
3–1
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2024-08-03
Heart of Midlothian FC
0–0
Rangers FC
D
2024-05-18
Heart of Midlothian FC
3–3
Rangers FC
D
2024-05-15
St. Mirren FC
2–2
Heart of Midlothian FC
D
2024-05-11
Heart of Midlothian FC
3–0
Dundee FC
W
2024-05-04
Celtic FC
3–0
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.46
Dundee FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
Heart of Midlothian FC xG
I would bet for:
Dundee FC or Heart of Midlothian FC 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Dundee FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Dundee FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Heart of Midlothian FC
57%
Dundee FC or Heart of Midlothian FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Dundee FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
1 – 0
9%
0 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
7.1%
2 – 2
5.3%
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Dundee FC
| Handicap | Dundee FC covers | Push | Heart of Midlothian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 21% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.