Dundee FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2023-24 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
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 Calum Scott (Scotland)
- Assistant 1 David Roome
- Assistant 2 Colin Drummond (Scotland)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 28 Apr | Celtic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Apr | Rangers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May | Dundee FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 May | Celtic FC | H | 0–5 | L |
| 11 May | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 May | Rangers FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 27 Apr | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Apr | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–0 | 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 game is set. Dundee FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Dundee FC have won 178 goals from 182 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' The travelling Kilmarnock FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Greg Stewart is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kilmarnock FC.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 24' Brilliant from the ! Gary Mackay-Steven makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 24.
- 29' Dundee FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 29.
- 34' It is a cagey affair so far. Dundee FC in their 4-1-3-2 trying to find a way past Kilmarnock FC's compact 4-4-1-1.
- 37' What a strike from Luke McCowan! The score is 1-1.
- 42' named a 4-1-3-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-1-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 46' Dara Costelloe has so much to prove this time. He replaces Josh Mulligan on 46 minute.
- 49' Poor challenge from Joe Wright. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 54' Over 54 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 59' Stuart Findlay has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 62' Finlay Robertson gets the nod from Dundee FC. He replaces Lyall Cameron and will look to change the dynamic.
- 67' Supporters expect more eagerness from Owen Dodgson, as he is very good at scoring at Dens Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 70' Dundee FC ring the changes. Amadou Bakayoko has done his job and it is now time for Malachi Boateng to step up.
- 71' James Balagizi is replacing Fraser Murray for the Kilmarnock FC side.
- 72' A meaty challenge results in booking for Curtis Main on 72.
- 77' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 77 minutes.
- 82' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 84' The referee has no hesitation. Robbie Deas is booked for Kilmarnock FC — card on 84.
- 85' Fresh legs for Dundee FC! Ryan Howley comes on to replace Scott Tiffoney.
- 86' A tactical swap from Kilmarnock FC — David Watson on, Rory McKenzie off on 86 minutes.
- It finishes all square. Dundee FC and Kilmarnock FC share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Dundee FC Lineups
4-1-3-2Starting XI
- 9
-
7
Scott Tiffoney ↓ Ryan Howley 85'
- 17
-
15
Josh Mulligan ↓ Dara Costelloe 46'
- 10
- 6
- 22
- 3
- 25
-
28
Mo Sylla ↓ Curtis Main 70'
- 29
Bench
-
8
Curtis Main ↑ 70'
-
19
Finlay Robertson ↑ 62'
- 16
- 4
-
21
Ryan Howley ↑ 85'
-
44
Dara Costelloe ↑ 46'
- 26
-
23
Malachi Boateng ↑ 70'
- 30
Coach
Tony Docherty
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
4-4-1-1Starting XI
- 23
- 4
- 39
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↓ David Watson 86'
- 17
- 22
-
15
Fraser Murray ↓ James Balagizi 71'
- 3
-
31
Liam Polworth ↓ Greg Stewart 46'
- 1
- 6
Bench
- 9
- 99
-
21
Greg Stewart ↑ 46'
- 20
- 18
- 11
-
12
David Watson ↑ 86'
- 10
-
14
James Balagizi ↑ 71'
Coach
Derek McInnes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Danny Armstrong | 3 |
| Lyall Cameron | 3 |
| Luke McCowan | 3 |
| Joe Hugill | 3 |
| Bruce Anderson | 2 |
| Matty Kennedy | 2 |
| Andrew Nelson | 2 |
| Robbie Deas | 2 |
Head to Head
Dundee FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.54
Dundee FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Dundee FC or Kilmarnock FC 72% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Dundee FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
61%
Dundee FC or Kilmarnock FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.7%
1 – 0
7.1%
0 – 0
6.9%
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.3%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Dundee FC
| Handicap | Dundee FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 19% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 18% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

