Dundee United FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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)
Match Details
- Referee Steven McLean
- Assistant 1 Ross MacLeod
- Assistant 2 Andrew Milne (Scotland)
6 games this season
🟨 3.3/game
⚽ 11.0 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Nov | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | Rangers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Nov | Ross County FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | Hibernian FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Oct | Motherwell FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Dec | Dundee United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Dec | Rangers FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 30 Nov | Dundee FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Nov | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Nov | Celtic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Nov | Dundee FC | A | 2–3 | 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' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' A quiet spell here at Tannadice Park. Dundee United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Dundee United FC in their 3-5-2 trying to find a way past Kilmarnock FC's compact 3-4-1-2.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' Kilmarnock FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 30' Ryan Strain has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 35' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 40' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 45' It’s high time Jim Goodwin made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 50' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 55' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Will Ferry on 55 minutes.
- 60' Robby McCrorie makes way for Kieran O'Hara at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kilmarnock FC.
- 65' It looks like no one’s ball. Kilmarnock FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 67' The supporters are chanting for Bobby Wales. He replaces Danny Armstrong on 67 minute.
- 72' Dundee United FC currently sit 4 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 77' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jim Goodwin will be considering his options from the bench.
- 78' The referee shows Kilmarnock FC player a card on 78.
- 79' Sam Dalby is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 6 goals this season for the .
- 84' Dundee United FC make a change. David Babunski trudges off to be replaced by Richard Odada on 84 minutes.
- 87' Fresh legs for Dundee United FC! Jort van der Sande comes on to replace Louis Moult.
- 90' Dundee United FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 90' Dundee United FC make a change. Luca Stephenson trudges off to be replaced by Miller Thomson on 90 minutes.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
Dundee United FC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 1
- 9
- 2
- 31
-
10
David Babunski ↓ Richard Odada 84'
- 11
- 5
- 19
- 17
- 16
- 4
Bench
- 25
- 15
-
20
Jort van der Sande ↑ 87'
- 6
- 18
-
29
Miller Thomson ↑ 90'
-
12
Richard Odada ↑ 84'
- 42
- 70
Coach
Jim Goodwin
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 4
- 8
-
9
Kyle Vassell ↓ Marley Watkins 87'
- 19
- 15
-
20
Robby McCrorie ↓ Kieran O'Hara 60'
- 3
-
31
Liam Polworth ↓ Kyle Magennis 87'
- 5
- 6
-
11
Danny Armstrong ↓ Bobby Wales 67'
Bench
-
23
Marley Watkins ↑ 87'
-
14
Gary Mackay-Steven ↑ 87'
- 7
-
16
Kyle Magennis ↑ 87'
- 2
-
1
Kieran O'Hara ↑ 60'
-
24
Bobby Wales ↑ 67'
- 12
- 51
Coach
Derek McInnes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyle Lafferty | 3 |
| Dylan Levitt | 3 |
| Marley Watkins | 2 |
| David Watson | 2 |
| Nicke Kabamba | 2 |
| Danny Armstrong | 2 |
| Kyle Vassell | 2 |
| Zechariah Medley | 1 |
Head to Head
Dundee United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.31
Dundee United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 63% + Dundee United FC to win 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.32
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Dundee United FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
40%
Dundee United FC or Kilmarnock FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8%
3 – 0
7.2%
3 – 1
7.2%
0 – 0
5%
2 – 2
4.7%
4 – 1
4.2%
4 – 0
4.2%
1 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Dundee United FC
| Handicap | Dundee United FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 19% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 22% | 35% |
| -0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

