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 7 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- Kilmarnock FC 7 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Calum Scott (Scotland)
- Assistant 1 David Roome
- Assistant 2 Colin Drummond (Scotland)
3 games this season
🟨 3.7/game
⚽ 8.0 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 7 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | St. Mirren FC | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 7 | 8 |
| 7 | Aberdeen FC | 7 | 8 |
| 8 | Motherwell FC | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | Dundee United FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 7 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk FC | 7 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 7 | 5 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #12 |
| 10 | Points | 5 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 3 / 1 / 3 | W / D / L | 1 / 2 / 4 |
| 9 | Scored | 6 |
| 7 | Conceded | 15 |
| +2 | GD | -9 |
| 1.43 | PPG | 0.71 |
| 43% | Win % | 14% |
Key Stats
93%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Dundee FC this season
Dundee FC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
Dundee FC are 4th (10 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 12th (5 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Dundee FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
–/1
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Dundee FC
| Joe Westley | 3 G | |
| Bradley Fink | 2 G | |
| Joe Bevan | 1 G | 1 A |
| Drey Wright | 1 G | |
| Charlie Reilly | 1 G |
Kilmarnock FC
| Michael Schjonning-Larsen | 2 G |
| Jason Holt | 1 G |
| Greg Kiltie | 1 G |
| Joe Hugill | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Dens Park as Dundee FC face off against Kilmarnock FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Scott Tiffoney, as he is very good at scoring at Dens Park with 2 goals in the last 1 games.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Dundee FC that had 188 games and scored 185 goals.
- 20' Jon McCracken is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Kilmarnock FC so far.
- 24' What composure from Gary Mackay-Steven! The Scotland international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 29' named a 4-1-3-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-1-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 34' Dundee FC are deployed in a 4-1-3-2 today, looking to exploit space against Kilmarnock FC's 4-4-1-1 shape.
- 37' What a moment for Luke McCowan! That strike on 37 puts his side firmly in control.
- 42' A quiet spell here at Dens Park. Dundee FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 46' A change in the Dundee FC ranks — Josh Mulligan exits the field as Dara Costelloe enters on 46.
- 49' The referee shows Kilmarnock FC player a card on 49.
- 54' It looks like no one’s ball. Dundee FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 59' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 59 minutes.
- 62' Fresh legs for Dundee FC! Finlay Robertson comes on to replace Lyall Cameron.
- 67' Dundee FC have won 185 goals from 188 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 70' The Dundee FC bench stirs into life. Amadou Bakayoko is withdrawn and Malachi Boateng gets his opportunity.
- 71' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Fraser Murray is replaced by James Balagizi.
- 72' Dundee FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 72.
- 77' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 82' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Dundee FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 84' Robbie Deas is having his name booked by the referee on 84.
- 85' The supporters are chanting for Ryan Howley. He replaces Scott Tiffoney on 85 minute.
- 86' Kilmarnock FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. David Watson is hanging Rory McKenzie on the field on 86 minute.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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
2 / 4
1.94
Dundee FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 58% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.05
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Dundee FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
50%
Dundee FC or Kilmarnock FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.8%
1 – 0
8.5%
0 – 0
6.4%
3 – 1
6.1%
3 – 0
5.6%
1 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
5.3%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
3.5%
4 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Dundee FC
| Handicap | Dundee FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 17% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 22% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

