Dundee FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Dundee FC vs Kilmarnock FC — Premier League at Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park.
- Dundee FC 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
- Kilmarnock FC 33 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sean Carr
- Referee Kevin Clancy
- Referee David Doig
- Referee Mike Roncone
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Feb | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Jan | Motherwell FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Jan | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Livingston FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | Dundee FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Feb | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Jan | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Jan | Rangers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Motherwell FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Dundee FC | Kilmarnock FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #11 |
| 33 | Points | 28 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 8 / 9 / 16 | W / D / L | 6 / 10 / 17 |
| 34 | Scored | 37 |
| 53 | Conceded | 65 |
| -19 | GD | -28 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 0.85 |
| 24% | Win % | 18% |
Key Stats
93%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Dundee FC are 9th (33 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 11th (28 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park. Dundee FC are looking to make home advantage count against Kilmarnock FC.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park. Dundee FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 7' Controversy at the stadium! Ryan McGowan argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 8' What a moment for Andrew Nelson! That strike on 8 puts his side firmly in control.
- 13' Liam Millar has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 14' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Aaron Tshibola.
- 18' What an equalizer from Conor McAleny!
- 20' Andrew Nelson has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 20 minutes.
- 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 31' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Greg Tayler.
- 36' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 41' The 35-year-old Andreas Hadenius has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Dundee FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 54' What a moment for Chris Burke! That strike on 54 puts his side firmly in control.
- 55' A change in the Dundee FC ranks — Andreas Hadenius exits the field as Paul McGowan enters on 55.
- 58' The crowd applauds Aaron Tshibola as he leaves the pitch. Youssouf Mulumbu steps in for Kilmarnock FC.
- 63' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Dundee FC and Kilmarnock FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 66' Dundee FC ring the changes. Craig Curran has done his job and it is now time for Kenny Miller to step up.
- 71' 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.
- 74' Time for substitution for Dundee FC. Andrew Nelson is replaced by Darren O'Dea.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Liam Millar. He replaces Jordan Jones on 76 minute.
- 79' The whistle greets Conor McAleny as he departs to be replaced by Mikael Ndjoli.
- 84' 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 Aaron Tshibola suffering a number of foals already.
- 88' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for James Horsfield.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.
Lineups
Dundee FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
21
Andrew Nelson ↓ Darren O'Dea 74'
- 15
- 29
- 17
- 31
- 10
- 5
- 4
-
23
Craig Curran ↓ Kenny Miller 66'
-
28
Andreas Hadenius ↓ Paul McGowan 55'
Bench
- 7
-
6
Darren O'Dea ↑ 74'
- 2
- 12
-
18
Paul McGowan ↑ 55'
- 45
-
20
Kenny Miller ↑ 66'
Coach
Jim McIntyre
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
15
Conor McAleny ↓ Mikael Ndjoli 79'
- 26
- 27
- 29
- 5
-
11
Jordan Jones ↓ Liam Millar 76'
- 3
- 2
- 17
- 8
- 6
Bench
- 4
-
24
Youssouf Mulumbu ↑ 58'
-
12
Mikael Ndjoli ↑ 79'
- 7
- 13
- 16
-
19
Liam Millar ↑ 76'
Coach
Steve Clarke
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lyall Cameron | 3 |
| Luke McCowan | 3 |
| Joe Hugill | 3 |
| Danny Armstrong | 3 |
| Matty Kennedy | 2 |
| Andrew Nelson | 2 |
| Robbie Deas | 2 |
| Bruce Anderson | 2 |
Head to Head
Dundee FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.38
Dundee FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Dundee FC or Kilmarnock FC 72% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: Yes — both scored
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
62%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
66%
Dundee FC or Kilmarnock FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Dundee FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 1
7.5%
0 – 0
7.4%
1 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.3%
1 – 3
4.2%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Dundee FC
| Handicap | Dundee FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 20% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.