Dundee FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Dundee FC vs St. Johnstone FC — Premier League at Dens Park.
- Dundee FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- St. Johnstone FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee William Collum
- Referee David Munro
- Assistant 1 Daniel McFarlane
- Assistant 1 John McCrossan
- Assistant 2 Graham McNeillie
- Assistant 2 Calum Spence
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | St. Mirren FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Motherwell FC | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | Hibernian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Rangers FC | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | Falkirk FC | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | Dundee United FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Feb | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Feb | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Jan | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jan | Livingston FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 23 Jan | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | Dundee FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Feb | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Feb | Ross County FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Jan | Motherwell FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Jan | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Dec | Livingston FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Dundee FC | St. Johnstone FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #6 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 4 |
| 1 | Conceded | 4 |
| +1 | GD | +0 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
62%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Dundee FC this season
Dundee FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
St. Johnstone FC this season
St. Johnstone FC this season
Dundee FC are 5th (3 pts). St. Johnstone FC are 6th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Dundee FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
St. Johnstone FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Dundee FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Jordan McGhee, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 9' A stunning finish from Matthew Smith — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 14' St. Johnstone FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 14.
- 17' That is a card for Dundee FC. Jordan McGhee will be fuming at that decision.
- 22' It is a cagey affair so far. Dundee FC in their 4-1-3-2 trying to find a way past St. Johnstone FC's compact 3-4-1-2.
- 27' St. Johnstone FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 32' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 37' With 0 assists to his name this season, Luke Robinson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Dundee FC.
- 42' 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.
- 46' Dara Costelloe has so much to prove this time. He replaces Zach Robinson on 46 minute.
- 48' A moment of madness from Dara Costelloe on 48 minutes earns him a card. Dundee FC will be frustrated.
- 53' Dundee FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 58' The St. Johnstone FC bench stirs into life. Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka is withdrawn and Maksym Kucheriavyi gets his opportunity.
- 63' 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.
- 67' Fresh legs for Dundee FC! Michael Mellon comes on to replace Scott Tiffoney.
- 69' A moment of madness from Amadou Bakayoko on 69 minutes earns him a card. Dundee FC will be frustrated.
- 69' The crowd applauds Kerr Smith as he leaves the pitch. Sven Sprangler steps in for St. Johnstone FC.
- 74' Liam Gordon is having his name booked by the referee on 74.
- 75' GOAL! Luke McCowan fires home to make it 1-1!
- 75' Dimitar Mitov catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 75.
- 79' St. Johnstone FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ryan McGowan is hanging David Keltjens on the field on 79 minute.
- 83' That looks like a foul for a card for Michael Mellon.
- 88' It’s a booking for St. Johnstone FC player. Maksym Kucheriavyi gets a card.
- 89' Jordan McGhee has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 89 minutes.
- 89' Aaron Donnelly makes way for Ricki Lamie at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Dundee FC.
- 90' Lee Ashcroft gets the nod from Dundee FC. He replaces Michael Mellon and will look to change the dynamic.
- 2-1 the final result. St. Johnstone FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Dundee FC Lineups
4-1-3-2Starting XI
- 9
- 5
- 31
-
7
Scott Tiffoney ↓ Michael Mellon 67'
- 17
- 10
- 6
-
16
Zach Robinson ↓ Dara Costelloe 46'
- 63
-
25
Aaron Donnelly ↓ Ricki Lamie 89'
- 28
Bench
-
12
Ricki Lamie ↑ 89'
- 19
- 15
- 14
- 4
- 3
-
44
Dara Costelloe ↑ 46'
-
26
Michael Mellon ↑ 67'
- 30
Coach
Tony Docherty
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 29
- 11
- 1
- 22
- 6
-
33
David Keltjens ↓ Ryan McGowan 79'
-
35
Kerr Smith ↓ Sven Sprangler 69'
- 19
- 4
-
17
Oludare Olufunwa ↓ Connor Smith 58'
- 16
Bench
-
5
Ryan McGowan ↑ 79'
-
13
Diallang Jaiyesimi ↑ 90'
- 31
-
50
Connor Smith ↑ 58'
- 9
- 37
-
23
Sven Sprangler ↑ 69'
- 3
-
15
Maksym Kucheriavyi ↑ 58'
Coach
Craig Levein
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lyall Cameron | 4 |
| Simon Murray | 3 |
| Callum Hendry | 2 |
| Chris Kane | 2 |
| Maksym Kucheriavyi | 2 |
| Scott Tanser | 2 |
| Mackenzie Kirk | 1 |
| Matt Kennedy | 1 |
Head to Head
Dundee FC Form
St. Johnstone FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.52
Dundee FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Dundee FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Dundee FC or Draw
74%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
53%
Dundee FC or St. Johnstone FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: St. Johnstone FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
1 – 0
9.9%
0 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8%
0 – 1
7%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.5%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Dundee FC
| Handicap | Dundee FC covers | Push | St. Johnstone FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 22% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.