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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 Heart of Midlothian FC 33 70
2 Rangers FC 33 69
3 Celtic FC 33 67
4 Motherwell FC 33 54
5 Hibernian FC 33 51
6 Falkirk FC 33 46
7 Dundee United FC 33 40
8 Aberdeen FC 33 33
9 Dundee FC 33 33
10 St. Mirren FC 33 30
11 Kilmarnock FC 33 28
12 Livingston FC 33 16

Head-to-Head

1
4
11
Dundee United FC 16 games · Avg 3.1 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
#7 Position #2
40 Points 69
33 Played 33
9 / 13 / 11 W / D / L 19 / 12 / 2
45 Scored 66
54 Conceded 31
-9 GD +35
1.21 PPG 2.09
27% Win % 58%

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Dundee United FC are 7th (40 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (69 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Tannadice Park!
  • 5' Kemar Roofe has been relatively quiet despite scoring 61 goals in his last 358 appearances.
  • 10' Kieran Freeman has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 12 cards already picked up this season.
  • 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 20' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Dundee United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 30' Mark Birighitti is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rangers FC tonight.
  • 35' The 33-year-old Connor Goldson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Dundee United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 45' Rangers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 45.
  • 46' Fresh legs for Rangers FC! Alfredo Morelos comes on to replace Antonio-Mirko Colak.
  • 51' 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.
  • 54' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Fashion Sakala makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 55' Fashion Sakala does the damage! The net is bulging and Rangers FC surge ahead!
  • 57' The deadlock is broken! Malik Tillman gets on the scoresheet on 57 minutes.
  • 62' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Dundee United FC and Rangers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 67' The supporters are chanting for Arnaud Djoum. He replaces Craig Sibbald on 67 minute.
  • 71' The supporters are chanting for Scott Arfield. He replaces Fashion Sakala on 71 minute.
  • 75' Rory MacLeod has so much to prove this time. He replaces Glenn Middleton on 75 minute.
  • 78' Kemar Roofe gets the nod from Rangers FC. He replaces Malik Tillman and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 83' Dundee United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 88' The home supporters are growing impatient. Dundee United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kieran Freeman on 90.
  • 90' A tactical swap from Dundee United FC — Archie Meekison on, Dylan Levitt off on 90 minutes.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-2.

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
Ross Graham 2
Ryan Kent 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
2 / 4
1.04 Dundee United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.93 Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 56% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Dundee United FC23% Draw25% Rangers FC52%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.97
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Dundee United FC or Draw
48%
Draw or Rangers FC
77%
Dundee United FC or Rangers FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Dundee United FC16% Draw43% Rangers FC41%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
1 – 2
9.6%
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
9.2%
0 – 0
6.9%
1 – 3
6.1%
0 – 3
5.9%
2 – 1
5.2%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 0
4.6%
2 – 3
3.3%
1 – 4
3%

Asian Handicap — Dundee United FC

Handicap Dundee United FC covers Push Rangers FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 5% 93%
-1.5 7% — 93%
-1 7% 12% 81%
-0.5 19% — 81%
+0.5 43% — 57%
+1 43% 23% 34%
+1.5 66% — 34%
+2 66% 17% 16%
+2.5 84% — 16%

Clean Sheet

Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✗

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