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 12 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 12 games · 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb | Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | Motherwell FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Feb | Dundee FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Jan | Celtic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Nov | Ross County FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb | Dundee United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Feb | Borussia Dortmund | A | 4–2 | W |
| 09 Feb | Hibernian FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Feb | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 02 Feb | Celtic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Jan | Ross County FC | A | 3–3 | D |
Season Stats
| Dundee United FC | Rangers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #2 |
| 17 | Points | 27 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 4 / 5 / 3 | W / D / L | 8 / 3 / 1 |
| 17 | Scored | 21 |
| 17 | Conceded | 9 |
| +0 | GD | +12 |
| 1.42 | PPG | 2.25 |
| 33% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
65%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season
Dundee United FC this season
55%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
Rangers FC this season
Dundee United FC are 6th (17 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (27 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
Rangers FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
4/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
4/1
76+
5/2
■ 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 |
Rangers FC
| Ryan Naderi | 6 G | 3 A |
| Kevin Kelsy | 4 G | |
| Lawrence Shankland | 3 G | |
| Miguel Chaiwa | 1 G | 1 A |
| Thelo Aasgaard | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Tannadice Park!
- 5' Charlie Mulgrew, a Scotland , has 11 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 10' The travelling Rangers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Filip Helander is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rangers FC.
- 25' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 29' Ross Graham puts Dundee United FC on the lead.
- 30' Ross Graham makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Dundee United FC are in front.
- 31' The referee has no hesitation. Ryan Edwards is booked for Dundee United FC — Yellow card on 31.
- 34' A moment of madness from Ross Graham on 34 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Dundee United FC will be frustrated.
- 39' It’s a booking for Dundee United FC player. Tony Watt gets a Yellow card.
- 41' Alfredo Morelos picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 46' Dundee United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Dundee United FC and Rangers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 56' The 35-year-old James Tavernier has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 58' The Rangers FC bench stirs into life. Scott Arfield is withdrawn and Fashion Sakala gets his opportunity.
- 63' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 68' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 73' Over 73 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Amad. He replaces Filip Helander on 74 minute.
- 76' The deadlock is broken! Joe Aribo gets on the scoresheet on 76 minutes.
- 78' A change in the Dundee United FC ranks — Calum Butcher exits the field as Kieran Freeman enters on 78.
- 83' Connor Goldson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Dundee United FC tonight.
- 85' The crowd applauds Tony Watt as he leaves the pitch. Nicky Clark steps in for Dundee United FC.
- 90' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Dundee United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 4
- 12
-
18
Calum Butcher ↓ Kieran Freeman 78'
-
32
Tony Watt ↓ Nicky Clark 85'
- 23
- 2
- 7
- 1
- 29
- 19
Bench
-
10
Nicky Clark ↑ 85'
- 17
- 26
-
22
Kieran Freeman ↑ 78'
- 20
- 13
- 15
- 53
Coach
Tam Courts
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 17
-
5
Filip Helander ↓ Amad 74'
- 20
- 14
-
37
Scott Arfield ↓ Fashion Sakala 58'
- 6
- 1
- 8
- 2
- 3
Bench
- 10
- 25
- 31
- 18
- 19
- 28
-
30
Fashion Sakala ↑ 58'
- 22
-
9
Amad ↑ 74'
Coach
Giovanni van Bronckhorst
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cyriel Dessers | 4 |
| Antonio-Mirko Colak | 3 |
| James Tavernier | 3 |
| Malik Tillman | 3 |
| Liam Smith | 2 |
| Joe Aribo | 2 |
| Thelo Aasgaard | 2 |
| Ross Graham | 2 |
Head to Head
Dundee United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.14
Dundee United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.69
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Dundee United FC or Rangers FC 73% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Dundee United FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Rangers FC
71%
Dundee United FC or Rangers FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Dundee United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 1
9.1%
0 – 2
8.2%
0 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
6.3%
1 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
5.2%
0 – 3
4.5%
2 – 0
3.8%
2 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Dundee United FC
| Handicap | Dundee United FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +1 | 51% | 22% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 15% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

