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Dundee United FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
Dundee United FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Heart of Midlothian FC
Sun 5 Jan 2025 · 15:00 UTC Tannadice Park 10,214 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 73' James Penrice
Declan Gallagher 45' Y
Luca Stephenson 47' Y
Kevin Holt 65' Y
Y 70' James Wilson
Vicko Sevelj 83' Y
Y 84' Alan Forrest

Overview

Match Preview

Dundee United FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC — Premier League at Tannadice Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Matthew McDermid (Scotland)
  • Assistant 1 David Roome
  • Assistant 2 Elliot Powton (Scotland)

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

2
3
9
Dundee United FC 14 games · Avg 3.4 goals Heart of Midlothian FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-01-05 Dundee United FC 0–1 Heart of Midlothian FC 2024-09-01 Heart of Midlothian FC 0–1 Dundee United FC 2023-02-04 Heart of Midlothian FC 3–1 Dundee United FC 2022-12-24 Dundee United FC 2–2 Heart of Midlothian FC 2022-08-14 Heart of Midlothian FC 4–1 Dundee United FC

Recent Form

Dundee United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Jan Heart of Midlothian FC H 0–1 L
02 Jan Dundee FC A 2–1 W
29 Dec Aberdeen FC H 1–0 W
26 Dec St. Johnstone FC A 2–1 W
22 Dec Celtic FC H 0–0 D
14 Dec Motherwell FC A 3–4 L
Heart of Midlothian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Jan Dundee United FC A 1–0 W
02 Jan Motherwell FC H 1–0 W
29 Dec Ross County FC A 2–2 D
26 Dec Hibernian FC H 1–2 L
22 Dec St. Johnstone FC H 2–1 W
15 Dec Kilmarnock FC A 0–1 L

Season Stats

Dundee United FC Heart of Midlothian FC
#11 Position #4
1 Points 3
2 Played 2
0 / 1 / 1 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 1
1 Scored 5
5 Conceded 2
-4 GD +3
0.50 PPG 1.50
0% Win % 50%

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
64% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season
50% Clean Sheets
Heart of Midlothian FC this season

Dundee United FC are 11th (1 pts). Heart of Midlothian FC are 4th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Dundee United FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Heart of Midlothian FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Tannadice Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Dundee United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Dundee United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 25' Dundee United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 30' Heart of Midlothian FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 35' Declan Gallagher has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 39' The whistle greets Richard Odada as he departs to be replaced by Ross Docherty.
  • 44' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 45' Declan Gallagher catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 45.
  • 47' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Luca Stephenson on 47 minutes.
  • 52' Will Ferry is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Heart of Midlothian FC so far.
  • 57' The 28-year-old Cameron Devlin has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 62' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Dundee United FC and Heart of Midlothian FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 65' That looks like a foul for a card for Kevin Holt.
  • 70' It’s gonna be a card for James Wilson.
  • 72' It is a substitution in Dundee United FC team. Declan Gallagher is replaced by Glenn Middleton on 72 minute.
  • 73' What a moment for James Penrice! That strike on 73 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 76' It is a substitution in Heart of Midlothian FC team. Liam Boyce is replaced by Malachi Boateng on 76 minute.
  • 81' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 83' Dundee United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 83.
  • 84' The referee shows Heart of Midlothian FC player a card on 84.
  • 86' Kai Fotheringham has so much to prove this time. He replaces Vicko Sevelj on 86 minute.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Jamie McCart. He replaces James Wilson on 90 minute.
  • It finishes all square. Dundee United FC and Heart of Midlothian FC share the spoils 0-1.

Lineups

Dundee United FC Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jim Goodwin

Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Steven Fletcher 4
Liam Boyce 3
Lawrence Shankland 3
Ryan Edwards 3
Josh Ginnelly 2
Dylan Levitt 2
Ben Woodburn 2
Alex Cochrane 2

Head to Head

2025-01-05 Dundee United FC 0–1 Heart of Midlothian FC 2024-09-01 Heart of Midlothian FC 0–1 Dundee United FC 2023-02-04 Heart of Midlothian FC 3–1 Dundee United FC 2022-12-24 Dundee United FC 2–2 Heart of Midlothian FC 2022-08-14 Heart of Midlothian FC 4–1 Dundee United FC

Dundee United FC Form

2025-01-05 Dundee United FC 0–1 Heart of Midlothian FC L 2025-01-02 Dundee FC 1–2 Dundee United FC W 2024-12-29 Dundee United FC 1–0 Aberdeen FC W 2024-12-26 St. Johnstone FC 1–2 Dundee United FC W 2024-12-22 Dundee United FC 0–0 Celtic FC D 2024-12-14 Motherwell FC 4–3 Dundee United FC L

Heart of Midlothian FC Form

2025-01-05 Dundee United FC 0–1 Heart of Midlothian FC W 2025-01-02 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–0 Motherwell FC W 2024-12-29 Ross County FC 2–2 Heart of Midlothian FC D 2024-12-26 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–2 Hibernian FC L 2024-12-22 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–1 St. Johnstone FC W 2024-12-15 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Heart of Midlothian FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.6 Dundee United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.77 Heart of Midlothian FC xG
I would bet for: Heart of Midlothian FC to win 67% + Over 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Dundee United FC15% Draw18% Heart of Midlothian FC67%
Actual: Heart of Midlothian FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 3.37
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

Dundee United FC or Draw
33%
Draw or Heart of Midlothian FC
85%
Dundee United FC or Heart of Midlothian FC
82%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Dundee United FC6% Draw34% Heart of Midlothian FC60%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 2
13.3%
0 – 3
11.9%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 4
8.1%
1 – 2
7.7%
1 – 3
7.1%
1 – 1
6.3%
1 – 4
5%
0 – 0
4.7%
0 – 5
4.5%
1 – 5
2.8%
2 – 2
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Dundee United FC

Handicap Dundee United FC covers Push Heart of Midlothian FC covers
-2.5 0% — 100%
-2 0% 1% 99%
-1.5 1% — 99%
-1 1% 4% 95%
-0.5 5% — 95%
+0.5 19% — 81%
+1 19% 20% 61%
+1.5 39% — 61%
+2 39% 22% 39%
+2.5 61% — 39%

Clean Sheet

Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
7% ✓
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
55% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.