Dundee United FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2026 RELEGATION ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Dundee United FC vs Kilmarnock FC — Premier League at Tannadice Park.
- Dundee United FC 12 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- Kilmarnock FC 13 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May | Kilmarnock FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 20 May | Livingston FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 May | Ross County FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 06 May | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Apr | Livingston FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Apr | Motherwell FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May | Dundee United FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 20 May | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 May | Livingston FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 May | Motherwell FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Apr | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Apr | Celtic FC | H | 1–4 | L |
Season Stats
| Dundee United FC | Kilmarnock FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #12 |
| 17 | Points | 9 |
| 12 | Played | 13 |
| 4 / 5 / 3 | W / D / L | 2 / 3 / 8 |
| 17 | Scored | 13 |
| 17 | Conceded | 29 |
| +0 | GD | -16 |
| 1.42 | PPG | 0.69 |
| 33% | Win % | 15% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season
Dundee United FC this season
15%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
Dundee United FC are 6th (17 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 12th (9 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
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
1/4
31-45
3/8
46-60
4/3
61-75
2/3
76+
1/5
■ 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 |
Kilmarnock FC
| Greg Kiltie | 3 G | |
| Joe Hugill | 2 G | 2 A |
| Michael Schjonning-Larsen | 2 G | |
| Jason Holt | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Dundee United FC and Kilmarnock FC is underway.
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Dundee United FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 10' Dundee United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Kilmarnock FC's shape.
- 14' Kyle Vassell doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 19' Ilmari Niskanen has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 24' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 26' The referee calls foul for Brad Lyons. He receives a Yellow card.
- 31' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 36' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 41' Luke Chambers has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 273 appearances.
- 44' The Northern Ireland Kyle Vassell breaks the deadlock on 44 minutes. 0-2!
- 46' Another substitution for Dundee United FC to replace Ian Harkes by Dylan Levitt on 46 minute.
- 51' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 56' Dundee United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kilmarnock FC backline.
- 61' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Dundee United FC and Kilmarnock FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 64' A meaty challenge results in booking for Charlie Mulgrew on 64.
- 65' Kai Fotheringham has so much to prove this time. He replaces Scott McMann on 65 minute.
- 70' The energy levels are beginning to show. Derek McInnes might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 71' Another change for Kilmarnock FC made on 71 minute. Danny Armstrong leaves to be changed by Blair Alston.
- 76' Kilmarnock FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 77' Fresh legs for Dundee United FC! Miller Thomson comes on to replace Craig Sibbald.
- 82' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 83' What a strike from Innes Cameron! The score is 0-3.
- 86' The whistle greets Christian Doidge as he departs to be replaced by Scott Robinson.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Kilmarnock FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Dundee United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Peter Pawlett ↓ Rory MacLeod 65'
- 9
- 4
-
3
Scott McMann ↓ Kai Fotheringham 65'
-
23
Ian Harkes ↓ Dylan Levitt 46'
-
14
Craig Sibbald ↓ Miller Thomson 77'
- 18
- 7
- 6
- 31
- 27
Bench
- 12
- 10
-
15
Glenn Middleton ↑ 46'
- 1
-
19
Dylan Levitt ↑ 46'
- 22
-
25
Kai Fotheringham ↑ 65'
-
44
Rory MacLeod ↑ 65'
-
39
Miller Thomson ↑ 77'
Coach
James Goodwin
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 26
- 6
-
17
Brad Lyons ↓ Kerr McInroy 86'
-
23
Kyle Vassell ↓ Innes Cameron 65'
- 7
-
31
Liam Polworth ↓ Jack Sanders 71'
- 2
- 5
-
11
Danny Armstrong ↓ Blair Alston 71'
- 24
Bench
-
21
Kerr McInroy ↑ 86'
-
8
Blair Alston ↑ 71'
- 10
- 4
- 15
-
16
Scott Robinson ↑ 86'
-
27
Innes Cameron ↑ 65'
- 3
-
14
Jack Sanders ↑ 71'
- 1
Coach
Derek McInnes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyle Lafferty | 3 |
| Dylan Levitt | 3 |
| Nicke Kabamba | 2 |
| Danny Armstrong | 2 |
| Kyle Vassell | 2 |
| Marley Watkins | 2 |
| David Watson | 2 |
| Glenn Middleton | 1 |
Head to Head
Dundee United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.7
Dundee United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Dundee United FC or Kilmarnock FC 73% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.16
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Dundee United FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
60%
Dundee United FC or Kilmarnock FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–3 not predicted0 – 3Actual
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
7.4%
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6.1%
0 – 0
5.9%
0 – 1
5.4%
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Dundee United FC
| Handicap | Dundee United FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 20% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 17% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

