Dundee United FC vs Hamilton Academical FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Dundee United FC vs Hamilton Academical FC — Premier League at Tannadice Park.
- Dundee United FC 2 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- Hamilton Academical FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andrew Dallas
- Referee Callum Spence
- Referee Graham McNeillie
- Referee Craig Napier
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Nov | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 31 Oct | Ross County FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Oct | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Oct | Livingston FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | Dundee United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Nov | Rangers FC | A | 0–8 | L |
| 20 Oct | Aberdeen FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 17 Oct | St. Johnstone FC | H | 3–5 | L |
| 02 Oct | Hibernian FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 26 Sep | Dundee United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season
Dundee United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Dundee United FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Tannadice Park as Dundee United FC face off against Hamilton Academical FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Dundee United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hamilton Academical FC backline.
- 15' The 29-year-old Scott Martin has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' A moment of madness from Aaron Martin on 25 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Hamilton Academical FC will be frustrated.
- 27' That is a Yellow card for Hamilton Academical FC. Hakeem Odoffin will be fuming at that decision.
- 32' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Hakeem Odoffin made 191 appearances and scored 17 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 37' Dundee United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 37.
- 42' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Dundee United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 45' Poor challenge from Calum Butcher. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 50' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 53' Lawrence Shankland has so much to prove this time. He replaces Paul McMullan on 53 minute.
- 58' Both keepers have barely been tested. Dundee United FC and Hamilton Academical FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 59' Jeando Fuchs catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 59.
- 60' Another change for Dundee United FC made on 60 minute. Jeando Fuchs leaves to be changed by Ian Harkes.
- 65' GOAL! Ross Callachan scores on 65. Assisted by Scott McMann
- 67' The whistle greets Mark Reynolds as he departs to be replaced by Jamie Robson.
- 72' Ben Stirling needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 76' Brilliant from the ! Nicky Clark makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 76.
- 80' Magnificent from Nicky Clark! That is 38 goals in 183 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 85' Marios Ogkmpoe is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Hamilton Academical FC tonight.
- 86' The referee shows Dundee United FC player a Yellow card on 86.
- 90' Brian Easton has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- 90' Time for substitution for Hamilton Academical FC. Brian Easton is replaced by David Moyo.
- The final score is 2-1.
Lineups
Dundee United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 5
- 12
- 18
-
66
Jeando Fuchs ↓ Ian Harkes 60'
-
6
Mark Reynolds C ↓ Jamie Robson 67'
-
3
Adrian Sporle ↓ Luke Bolton 53'
- 2
- 1
- 10
- 7
Bench
-
23
Ian Harkes ↑ 60'
- 4
-
20
Luke Bolton ↑ 53'
-
24
Lawrence Shankland ↑ 53'
-
17
Jamie Robson ↑ 67'
- 27
- 19
- 30
- 25
Coach
Micky Mellon
Hamilton Academical FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 2
- 16
- 23
- 3
- 9
- 34
-
5
Brian Easton C ↓ David Moyo 90'
- 27
- 4
- 32
Bench
- 24
- 17
- 15
-
20
David Moyo ↑ 90'
- 18
- 6
- 22
- 21
Coach
Brian Rice
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nicky Clark | 2 |
| Hakeem Odoffin | 1 |
| Lawrence Shankland | 1 |
| Ross Callachan | 1 |
| Marc McNulty | 1 |
Head to Head
Dundee United FC Form
Hamilton Academical FC Form
2020-11-21
Dundee United FC
2–1
Hamilton Academical FC
L
2020-11-08
Rangers FC
8–0
Hamilton Academical FC
L
2020-10-20
Aberdeen FC
4–2
Hamilton Academical FC
L
2020-10-17
Hamilton Academical FC
3–5
St. Johnstone FC
L
2020-10-02
Hibernian FC
3–2
Hamilton Academical FC
L
2020-09-26
Hamilton Academical FC
1–1
Dundee United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.86
Dundee United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07
Hamilton Academical FC xG
I would bet for:
Dundee United FC to win 57% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Dundee United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.93
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Dundee United FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Hamilton Academical FC
43%
Dundee United FC or Hamilton Academical FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.2%
2 – 0
9.1%
0 – 0
7.1%
3 – 1
5.9%
3 – 0
5.6%
1 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 2
3.2%
0 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Dundee United FC
| Handicap | Dundee United FC covers | Push | Hamilton Academical FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 23% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 13% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.