Dundee United FC vs Dundee FC, Premier League 2025-26 RELEGATION ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Dundee United FC vs Dundee FC — Premier League at Tannadice Park.
- Dundee United FC 12 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- Dundee FC 12 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew McDermid (Scotland)
3 games this season
🟨 5.7/game
⚽ 25.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Dundee FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Apr | Livingston FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 04 Apr | Rangers FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 22 Mar | Celtic FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Mar | Dundee FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Mar | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Dundee United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 11 Apr | Kilmarnock FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Apr | Celtic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Mar | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Mar | Dundee United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Mar | Motherwell FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Dundee United FC | Dundee FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #5 |
| 17 | Points | 17 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 4 / 5 / 3 | W / D / L | 5 / 2 / 5 |
| 17 | Scored | 18 |
| 17 | Conceded | 15 |
| +0 | GD | +3 |
| 1.42 | PPG | 1.42 |
| 33% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season
Dundee United FC this season
17%
Clean Sheets
Dundee FC this season
Dundee FC this season
Dundee United FC are 6th (17 pts). Dundee FC are 5th (17 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Dundee United FC
0-15
4/4
16-30
2/4
31-45
7/1
46-60
–/4
61-75
1/4
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
Dundee United FC
| Jesse Randall | 3 G | 3 A |
| Zac Sapsford | 3 G | |
| Lyall Cameron | 2 G | 3 A |
| Will Ferry | 1 G | 1 A |
| Lachlan Rose | 1 G |
Dundee FC
| Bradley Fink | 4 G | |
| Joe Westley | 4 G | |
| Ashley Hay | 3 G | |
| Joe Bevan | 2 G | 1 A |
| Owen Bevan | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Dundee United FC host Dundee FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Dundee United FC and Dundee FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 14' The Ireland Will Ferry breaks the deadlock on 14 minutes. 1-0!
- 19' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 24' It is a cagey affair so far. Dundee United FC in their trying to find a way past Dundee FC's compact .
- 29' Dundee FC have won 192 goals from 191 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 34' Controversy at the stadium! Ryan Strain argues furiously but the card stands.
- 39' Scott Wright has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 44' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 49' It’s high time Steven Pressley made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 54' Ashley Hay needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 59' Dario Naamo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 192 appearances.
- 64' The 25-year-old Ross Graham has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 69' Another substitution for Dundee United FC to replace Max Watters by Ivan Dolcek on 69 minute.
- 70' GOAL! Will Ferry scores on 70. Assisted by Vicko Sevelj
- 72' Ryan Strain is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 77' Dundee United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Dundee FC backline.
- 79' Tony Yogane has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ashley Hay on 79 minute.
- 83' The whistle greets Will Ferry as he departs to be replaced by Johnny Russell.
- 84' Dario Naamo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryan Strain on 84 minute.
- 89' 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 Jon McCracken suffering a number of foals already.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Dundee FC.
Lineups
Dundee United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
-
2
Ryan Strain ↓ Dario Naamo 84'
- 6
- 20
-
36
Max Watters ↓ Ivan Dolcek 69'
-
11
Will Ferry ↓ Johnny Russell 83'
- 5
- 4
- 9
- 23
- 12
Bench
-
8
Panutche Camara ↑ 83'
-
77
Johnny Russell ↑ 83'
- 14
-
19
Ivan Dolcek ↑ 69'
- 10
- 37
- 31
- 3
-
22
Dario Naamo ↑ 84'
Coach
Jim Goodwin
Dundee FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
25
Scott Wright ↓ Simon Murray 69'
- 22
- 48
- 5
- 12
- 1
- 4
- 20
- 19
-
11
Ashley Hay ↓ Tony Yogane 79'
Bench
- 16
- 7
- 28
- 13
-
15
Simon Murray ↑ 69'
- 10
-
18
Charlie Reilly ↑ 69'
- 24
-
17
Tony Yogane ↑ 79'
Coach
Steven Pressley
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Will Ferry | 2 |
| Kristijan Trapanovski | 2 |
| Simon Murray | 2 |
| Daniel Mullen | 2 |
| Jordan McGhee | 2 |
| Ryan Strain | 1 |
| Glenn Middleton | 1 |
| Drey Wright | 1 |
Head to Head
Dundee United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.84
Dundee United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
Dundee FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Dundee United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.06
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Dundee United FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Dundee FC
47%
Dundee United FC or Dundee FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Dundee United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 0
7.9%
2 – 0
7.8%
0 – 0
6.4%
1 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
5.7%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Dundee United FC
| Handicap | Dundee United FC covers | Push | Dundee FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 22% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

