Dundee FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Dundee FC vs Kilmarnock FC — Premier League at Dens Park.
- Dundee FC 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
- Kilmarnock FC 33 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Colin Steven
- Assistant 1 Dougie Potter
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Feb | Celtic FC | A | 1–7 | L |
| 24 Feb | Hibernian FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Feb | Ross County FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Feb | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Dundee FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Feb | Rangers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Feb | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Feb | Celtic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Feb | Livingston FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Feb | Motherwell FC | A | 1–1 | D |
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 wait is over. Kilmarnock FC get us underway at Dens Park.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Dundee FC in their 3-5-2 trying to find a way past Kilmarnock FC's compact 4-4-2.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 11' Will Dennis has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 11 minutes.
- 16' Robbie Deas is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Dundee FC so far.
- 21' 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.
- 26' A quiet spell here at Dens Park. Dundee FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 31' Dundee FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 35' Marley Watkins makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Kilmarnock FC are in front.
- 39' Owen Beck has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 39.
- 44' Dundee FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kilmarnock FC backline.
- 49' It’s a booking for Kilmarnock FC player. Kyle Vassell gets a card.
- 54' named a 3-5-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 59' Dundee FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 60' Controversy at the stadium! Lewis Mayo argues furiously but the card stands.
- 63' Luke McCowan adds to his 0 season tally! Dundee FC lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- 67' That looks like a foul for a card for Corrie Ndaba.
- 69' James Balagizi is replacing Kyle Vassell for the Kilmarnock FC side.
- 74' Over 74 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 75' Michael Mellon has so much to prove this time. He replaces Curtis Main on 75 minute.
- 80' Mo Sylla has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 11 appearances.
- 85' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Kilmarnock FC that had 260 games and scored 271 goals.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Robbie Deas. He receives a card.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Dundee FC 2-2 Kilmarnock FC.
Lineups
Dundee FC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 5
-
8
Curtis Main ↓ Michael Mellon 75'
- 7
- 17
- 15
- 10
- 22
- 63
- 25
- 28
- 29
Bench
- 1
- 9
- 12
- 4
- 3
- 44
-
26
Michael Mellon ↑ 75'
- 23
- 30
Coach
Tony Docherty
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 23
- 19
-
9
Kyle Vassell ↓ James Balagizi 69'
- 22
- 3
- 31
- 5
- 1
- 6
- 11
- 10
Bench
- 98
- 39
- 7
- 15
- 20
- 18
- 12
- 19
-
14
James Balagizi ↑ 69'
Coach
Derek McInnes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joe Hugill | 3 |
| 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
3 / 4
1.77
Dundee FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.49
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Dundee FC or Kilmarnock FC 74% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.26
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Dundee FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
58%
Dundee FC or Kilmarnock FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6.1%
2 – 0
6%
0 – 0
5.4%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 1
5%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 2
3.8%
1 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Dundee FC
| Handicap | Dundee FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 20% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 16% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

