Dundee United FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Dundee United FC vs Hibernian FC — Premier League at Tannadice Park.
- Dundee United FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Hibernian FC 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee John Beaton
- Referee Frank Connor
- Referee Andy Milne
- Referee Gavin Duncan
4 games this season
🟨 6.0/game
⚽ 8.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan | Hibernian FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Jan | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–5 | L |
| 16 Jan | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Jan | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Jan | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan | Dundee United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Jan | Rangers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Jan | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | Celtic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Jan | Livingston FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Dec | Ross County FC | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Dundee United FC | Hibernian FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #10 |
| 8 | Points | 7 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 4 |
| 9 | Scored | 8 |
| 11 | Conceded | 11 |
| -2 | GD | -3 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 29% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season
Dundee United FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
Hibernian FC this season
Dundee United FC are 9th (8 pts). Hibernian FC are 10th (7 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
Hibernian FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
–/4
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/3
■ 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 |
Hibernian FC
| Martin Boyle | 3 G |
| Callum Wright | 2 G |
| Josh Campbell | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Dundee United FC and Hibernian FC get this one started.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jack Ross might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jack Ross will be considering his options from the bench.
- 21' Against the run of play, Darren McGregor has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 26' Both keepers have barely been tested. Dundee United FC and Hibernian FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 31' 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 Mark Connolly suffering a number of foals already.
- 36' Liam Smith is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Hibernian FC tonight.
- 41' Supporters expect more eagerness from Nicky Clark, as he is very good at scoring at Tannadice Park with 9 goals in the last 7 games.
- 46' Dundee United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 51' Christopher Cadden has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 56' A quiet spell here at Tannadice Park. Dundee United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 61' Jamie Murphy has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 66' Dundee United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 67' A change in the Dundee United FC ranks — Luke Bolton exits the field as Peter Pawlett enters on 67.
- 68' Another substitution for Hibernian FC to replace Jamie Murphy by Kyle Magennis on 68 minute.
- 69' Martin Boyle adds to his 2 season tally! Hibernian FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 69' Luke Bolton makes way for Peter Pawlett at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Dundee United FC.
- 74' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 79' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 83' Time for substitution for Dundee United FC. Jeando Fuchs is replaced by Ian Harkes.
- 84' Time for substitution for Dundee United FC. Jeando Fuchs is replaced by Ian Harkes.
- 87' The referee calls foul for Darren McGregor. He receives a Yellow card.
- 89' Hibernian FC make a change. Martin Boyle trudges off to be replaced by Drey Wright on 89 minutes.
- The points are shared — Dundee United FC 0-2 Hibernian FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Dundee United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 5
- 18
-
66
Jeando Fuchs ↓ Ian Harkes 84'
- 6
- 2
-
20
Luke Bolton ↓ Peter Pawlett 67'
- 24
- 1
- 17
- 10
Bench
-
8
Peter Pawlett ↑ 67'
- 12
-
23
Ian Harkes ↑ 84'
- 3
- 4
- 27
- 19
- 30
- 25
Coach
Micky Mellon
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 36
- 9
-
10
Martin Boyle ↓ Drey Wright 89'
- 13
- 27
- 6
- 4
- 1
- 24
-
18
Jamie Murphy ↓ Kyle Magennis 68'
- 25
Bench
- 33
- 23
-
8
Drey Wright ↑ 89'
-
7
Kyle Magennis ↑ 68'
- 16
- 5
- 19
- 20
- 15
Coach
Jack Ross
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mykola Kukharevych | 3 |
| Ross Graham | 2 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 2 |
| Glenn Middleton | 2 |
| Martin Boyle | 2 |
| Jamie McGrath | 2 |
| Dwight Gayle | 2 |
| Sam Dalby | 1 |
Head to Head
Dundee United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.18
Dundee United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.69
Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for:
Dundee United FC or Hibernian FC 73% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hibernian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.87
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Dundee United FC or Draw
55%
Draw or Hibernian FC
72%
Dundee United FC or Hibernian FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Hibernian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 1
8.8%
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
7.5%
2 – 1
6.4%
1 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
5.2%
0 – 3
4.4%
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Dundee United FC
| Handicap | Dundee United FC covers | Push | Hibernian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 22% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.