Dundee United FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Dundee United FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at Tannadice Park.
- Dundee United FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 7 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug | Rangers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Aug | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 May | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 May | Motherwell FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 May | Ross County FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Apr | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug | Dundee United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Jul | Livingston FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 15 May | Aberdeen FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 12 May | Livingston FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 02 May | Celtic FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 21 Apr | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Dundee United FC | Rangers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #2 |
| 8 | Points | 16 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 5 / 1 / 1 |
| 9 | Scored | 8 |
| 11 | Conceded | 4 |
| -2 | GD | +4 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 2.29 |
| 29% | Win % | 71% |
Key Stats
65%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season
Dundee United FC this season
67%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
Rangers FC this season
Dundee United FC are 9th (8 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (16 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
Rangers FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
3/1
■ 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 |
Rangers FC
| Lawrence Shankland | 3 G | |
| Ryan Naderi | 2 G | 1 A |
| Miguel Chaiwa | 1 G | 1 A |
| Thelo Aasgaard | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Dundee United FC vs Rangers FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' Dundee United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Tam Courts might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 24' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Calum Butcher.
- 29' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 34' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 38' Controversy at the stadium! Connor Goldson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 41' Charlie Mulgrew has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 41.
- 46' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 50' A change in the Dundee United FC ranks — Logan Chalmers exits the field as Adrian Sporle enters on 50.
- 55' Borna Barisic has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 169 appearances.
- 60' Dundee United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rangers FC's shape.
- 64' Jamie Robson doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 66' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Peter Pawlett on 66 minutes.
- 69' A tactical swap from Rangers FC — Scott Wright on, John Lundstram off on 69 minutes.
- 74' Rangers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 79' Cedric Itten has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryan Kent on 79 minute.
- 80' Peter Pawlett makes way for Darren Watson at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Dundee United FC.
- 82' Jermain Defoe gets the nod from Rangers FC. He replaces Alfredo Morelos and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' Over 87 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Jeando Fuchs is booked for Dundee United FC — Yellow card on 90.
- The points are shared — Dundee United FC 1-0 Rangers FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Dundee United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Peter Pawlett ↓ Darren Watson 80'
- 4
- 12
- 18
- 66
- 23
- 2
- 1
- 17
- 10
-
11
Logan Chalmers ↓ Adrian Sporle 50'
Bench
- 6
- 16
-
3
Adrian Sporle ↑ 50'
- 26
- 22
- 20
-
30
Darren Watson ↑ 80'
Coach
Tam Courts
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 33
-
4
John Lundstram ↓ Scott Wright 69'
- 17
- 5
- 31
-
20
Alfredo Morelos ↓ Jermain Defoe 82'
- 18
-
14
Ryan Kent ↓ Cedric Itten 79'
- 6
- 2
Bench
- 15
-
9
Jermain Defoe ↑ 82'
-
23
Scott Wright ↑ 69'
- 37
- 1
-
11
Cedric Itten ↑ 79'
- 16
Coach
Steven Gerrard
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cyriel Dessers | 4 |
| Antonio-Mirko Colak | 3 |
| James Tavernier | 3 |
| Malik Tillman | 3 |
| Ryan Kent | 2 |
| Sam Dalby | 2 |
| Fashion Sakala | 2 |
| Liam Smith | 2 |
Head to Head
Dundee United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.76
Dundee United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.53
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Dundee United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.29
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Dundee United FC or Draw
53%
Draw or Rangers FC
76%
Dundee United FC or Rangers FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
14.5%
1 – 1
12.6%
0 – 0
12.3%
0 – 2
11.5%
1 – 2
8.7%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 3
5.8%
1 – 3
4.5%
2 – 1
4.3%
2 – 2
3.4%
2 – 0
2.8%
0 – 4
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Dundee United FC
| Handicap | Dundee United FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 12% | 83% |
| -0.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| +0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +1 | 46% | 25% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✗
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
47%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.