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 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Dundee FC 7 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew McDermid (Scotland)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #4 |
| 8 | Points | 10 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 3 / 1 / 3 |
| 9 | Scored | 9 |
| 11 | Conceded | 7 |
| -2 | GD | +2 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 1.43 |
| 29% | Win % | 43% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season
Dundee United FC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Dundee FC this season
Dundee FC this season
Dundee United FC are 9th (8 pts). Dundee FC are 4th (10 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Dundee United FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
–/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
–/3
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
Dundee United FC
| Jesse Randall | 2 G | 2 A |
| Will Ferry | 1 G | 1 A |
| Lachlan Rose | 1 G | |
| Zac Sapsford | 1 G | |
| Emmanuel Agyei | 1 G |
Dundee FC
| Joe Westley | 3 G | |
| Bradley Fink | 2 G | |
| Joe Bevan | 1 G | 1 A |
| Drey Wright | 1 G | |
| Charlie Reilly | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Tannadice Park. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Dundee United FC and Dundee FC.
- 5' Dundee FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Dundee FC that had 189 games and scored 187 goals.
- 14' Will Ferry has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 14 minutes.
- 19' Over 19 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 24' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 29' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 34' A moment of madness from Ryan Strain on 34 minutes earns him a card. Dundee United FC will be frustrated.
- 39' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 44' Dundee FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 49' Dundee FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 54' 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.
- 59' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Dundee United FC and Dundee FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 64' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jim Goodwin might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 69' Dundee United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ivan Dolcek is hanging Max Watters on the field on 69 minute.
- 70' Magnificent from Will Ferry! That is 7 goals in 356 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 72' Against the run of play, Ryan Strain has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 77' Imari Samuels has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 79' Tony Yogane is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ashley Hay at the 79 minute mark.
- 83' The Dundee United FC manager makes a substitution. Will Ferry departs to be replaced by Johnny Russell.
- 84' The Dundee United FC manager makes a substitution. Ryan Strain departs to be replaced by Dario Naamo.
- 89' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Dundee FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 3-0 the final result. Dundee FC will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
|---|---|
| Jordan McGhee | 2 |
| Will Ferry | 2 |
| Kristijan Trapanovski | 2 |
| Simon Murray | 2 |
| Daniel Mullen | 2 |
| Ryan Strain | 1 |
| Glenn Middleton | 1 |
| Drey Wright | 1 |
Head to Head
Dundee United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.7
Dundee United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
Dundee FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Dundee United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.97
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Dundee United FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Dundee FC
50%
Dundee United FC or Dundee FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Dundee United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
7.9%
2 – 0
7.3%
0 – 0
6.9%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
5.2%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Dundee United FC
| Handicap | Dundee United FC covers | Push | Dundee FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 21% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 15% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

