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Dundee United FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2022-23
Dundee United FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Rangers FC
Sun 8 Jan 2023 · 16:00 UTC Tannadice Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Kieran Freeman 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Dundee United FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at Tannadice Park.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 2 6
2 St. Mirren FC 2 6
3 Motherwell FC 2 4
4 Heart of Midlothian FC 2 3
5 Dundee FC 2 3
6 St. Johnstone FC 2 3
7 Hibernian FC 2 3
8 Aberdeen FC 2 3
9 Rangers FC 2 1
10 Falkirk FC 2 1
11 Dundee United FC 2 1
12 Kilmarnock FC 2 0

Head-to-Head

1
5
11
Dundee United FC 17 games · Avg 3.0 goals Rangers FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-01-08 Dundee United FC 0–2 Rangers FC 2022-09-17 Rangers FC 2–1 Dundee United FC 2022-05-08 Rangers FC 2–0 Dundee United FC 2022-02-20 Dundee United FC 1–1 Rangers FC 2021-08-07 Dundee United FC 1–0 Rangers FC

Recent Form

Dundee United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Jan Rangers FC H 0–2 L
02 Jan St. Johnstone FC A 1–0 W
28 Dec Ross County FC H 3–0 W
24 Dec Heart of Midlothian FC H 2–2 D
12 Nov Aberdeen FC A 0–1 L
09 Nov Kilmarnock FC H 4–0 W
Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Jan Dundee United FC A 2–0 W
02 Jan Celtic FC H 2–2 D
28 Dec Motherwell FC H 3–0 W
23 Dec Ross County FC A 1–0 W
20 Dec Aberdeen FC A 3–2 W
15 Dec Hibernian FC H 3–2 W

Season Stats

Dundee United FC Rangers FC
#11 Position #9
1 Points 1
2 Played 2
0 / 1 / 1 W / D / L 0 / 1 / 1
1 Scored 2
5 Conceded 3
-4 GD -1
0.50 PPG 0.50
0% Win % 0%

Key Stats

65% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
53% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season

Dundee United FC are 11th (1 pts). Rangers FC are 9th (1 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Dundee United FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rangers FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Dundee United FC and Rangers FC get this one started.
  • 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 10' It looks surprising Dundee United FC does not make any changes. Connor Goldson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ryan Jack, as he is very good at scoring at Tannadice Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 20' Alfredo Morelos is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Dundee United FC so far.
  • 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mark Birighitti made 208 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 35' 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.
  • 40' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 45' The home supporters are growing impatient. Dundee United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 46' Time for substitution for Rangers FC. Antonio-Mirko Colak is replaced by Alfredo Morelos.
  • 51' Scott Arfield, a Canada , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 54' What a moment for Fashion Sakala! That strike on 54 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 55' The deadlock is broken! Fashion Sakala gets on the scoresheet on 55 minutes.
  • 57' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Malik Tillman makes no mistake. 0-3!
  • 62' James Tavernier needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 67' The supporters are chanting for Arnaud Djoum. He replaces Craig Sibbald on 67 minute.
  • 71' Rangers FC ring the changes. Fashion Sakala has done his job and it is now time for Scott Arfield to step up.
  • 75' The supporters are chanting for Rory MacLeod. He replaces Glenn Middleton on 75 minute.
  • 78' It is a substitution in Rangers FC team. Malik Tillman is replaced by Kemar Roofe on 78 minute.
  • 83' Dundee United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 88' Dundee United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 90' Kieran Freeman is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • 90' Another change for Dundee United FC made on 90 minute. Dylan Levitt leaves to be changed by Archie Meekison.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 0-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Dundee United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Liam Fox

Rangers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Beale

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2023-01-08 Dundee United FC 0–2 Rangers FC 2022-09-17 Rangers FC 2–1 Dundee United FC 2022-05-08 Rangers FC 2–0 Dundee United FC 2022-02-20 Dundee United FC 1–1 Rangers FC 2021-08-07 Dundee United FC 1–0 Rangers FC

Dundee United FC Form

2023-01-08 Dundee United FC 0–2 Rangers FC L 2023-01-02 St. Johnstone FC 0–1 Dundee United FC W 2022-12-28 Dundee United FC 3–0 Ross County FC W 2022-12-24 Dundee United FC 2–2 Heart of Midlothian FC D 2022-11-12 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Dundee United FC L 2022-11-09 Dundee United FC 4–0 Kilmarnock FC W

Rangers FC Form

2023-01-08 Dundee United FC 0–2 Rangers FC W 2023-01-02 Rangers FC 2–2 Celtic FC D 2022-12-28 Rangers FC 3–0 Motherwell FC W 2022-12-23 Ross County FC 0–1 Rangers FC W 2022-12-20 Aberdeen FC 2–3 Rangers FC W 2022-12-15 Rangers FC 3–2 Hibernian FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.81 Dundee United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.62 Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Dundee United FC21% Draw27% Rangers FC52%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Dundee United FC or Draw
49%
Draw or Rangers FC
79%
Dundee United FC or Rangers FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Dundee United FC14% Draw48% Rangers FC38%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
13.4%
1 – 1
12.3%
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
10.8%
1 – 2
9.1%
1 – 0
6.1%
0 – 3
6%
1 – 3
5%
2 – 1
4.5%
2 – 2
3.7%
2 – 0
2.8%
0 – 4
2.5%

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 45% — 55%
+1 45% 25% 30%
+1.5 70% — 30%
+2 70% 17% 13%
+2.5 87% — 13%

Clean Sheet

Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
45% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.