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 12 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- Kilmarnock FC 13 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sean Carr
- Referee Kevin Clancy
- Referee David Doig
- Referee Mike Roncone
4 games this season
🟨 4.8/game
⚽ 11.8 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #12 |
| 17 | Points | 9 |
| 12 | Played | 13 |
| 5 / 2 / 5 | W / D / L | 2 / 3 / 8 |
| 18 | Scored | 13 |
| 15 | Conceded | 29 |
| +3 | GD | -16 |
| 1.42 | PPG | 0.69 |
| 42% | Win % | 15% |
Key Stats
94%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
81%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
Dundee FC this season
Dundee FC this season
15%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
Dundee FC are 5th (17 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 12th (9 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
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
1/4
31-45
3/8
46-60
4/3
61-75
2/3
76+
1/5
■ 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 |
Kilmarnock FC
| Greg Kiltie | 3 G | |
| Joe Hugill | 2 G | 2 A |
| Michael Schjonning-Larsen | 2 G | |
| Jason Holt | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Dundee FC launch into their encounter with Kilmarnock FC.
- 5' Kilmarnock FC have won 286 goals from 273 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 7' It’s a booking for Dundee FC player. Ryan McGowan gets a Yellow card.
- 8' Andrew Nelson has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 8 minutes.
- 13' The travelling Kilmarnock FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 14' Controversy at the stadium! Aaron Tshibola argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 18' Against the run of play, Conor McAleny has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 20' GOAL! Andrew Nelson scores on 20.
- 25' Dundee FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Dundee FC that had 194 games and scored 196 goals.
- 31' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Greg Tayler.
- 36' Over 36 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 41' Dundee FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kilmarnock FC backline.
- 46' James Horsfield is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Dundee FC so far.
- 51' 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 Ryan McGowan suffering a number of foals already.
- 54' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Chris Burke makes it 2-2.
- 55' Paul McGowan gets the nod from Dundee FC. He replaces Andreas Hadenius and will look to change the dynamic.
- 58' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Aaron Tshibola is replaced by Youssouf Mulumbu.
- 63' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 66' Dundee FC make a change. Craig Curran trudges off to be replaced by Kenny Miller on 66 minutes.
- 71' Dundee FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 74' Another substitution for Dundee FC to replace Andrew Nelson by Darren O'Dea on 74 minute.
- 76' Liam Millar is replacing Jordan Jones for the Kilmarnock FC side.
- 79' It is a substitution in Kilmarnock FC team. Conor McAleny is replaced by Mikael Ndjoli on 79 minute.
- 84' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 88' The referee calls foul for James Horsfield. He receives a Yellow card.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
|---|---|
| Joe Hugill | 4 |
| Danny Armstrong | 3 |
| Lyall Cameron | 3 |
| Luke McCowan | 3 |
| Robbie Deas | 2 |
| Bruce Anderson | 2 |
| Matty Kennedy | 2 |
| Andrew Nelson | 2 |
Head to Head
Dundee FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.88
Dundee FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.17
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Dundee FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
54%
Dundee FC or Kilmarnock FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Dundee FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
5.8%
0 – 1
4.7%
3 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
3.8%
0 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Dundee FC
| Handicap | Dundee FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 21% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

