Dundee United FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Dundee United FC vs St. Johnstone FC — Premier League at Tannadice Park.
- Dundee United FC 2 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- St. Johnstone FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Sep | Rangers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Sep | Motherwell FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Aug | Celtic FC | H | 0–9 | L |
| 20 Aug | St. Mirren FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 14 Aug | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | Dundee United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Sep | Ross County FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Sep | St. Mirren FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Aug | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 20 Aug | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Aug | Rangers FC | A | 0–4 | L |
Season Stats
| Dundee United FC | St. Johnstone FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #6 |
| 1 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 1 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 1 | Scored | 4 |
| 5 | Conceded | 4 |
| -4 | GD | +0 |
| 0.50 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 0% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
31%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season
Dundee United FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
St. Johnstone FC this season
St. Johnstone FC this season
Dundee United FC are 11th (1 pts). St. Johnstone FC are 6th (3 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
St. Johnstone FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Dundee United FC gets underway.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Scotland international Liam Smith has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Stevie May makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and St. Johnstone FC are in front.
- 20' Ian Harkes has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 22' Ryan McGowan is having his name booked by the referee on 22.
- 27' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Dundee United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 32' St. Johnstone FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 33' The referee calls foul for Aziz Behich. He receives a Yellow card.
- 38' Alex Mitchell has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 39' What composure from Melker Hallberg! The Sweden international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 42' Dundee United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 46' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ian Harkes on 46 minutes.
- 51' The 39-year-old Andrew Considine has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 56' Tony Watt is ready to make an impact after coming on for Steven Fletcher at the 56 minute mark.
- 61' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 66' 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.
- 68' Dundee United FC ring the changes. Ian Harkes has done his job and it is now time for Archie Meekison to step up.
- 70' A tactical swap from St. Johnstone FC — Alistair Crawford on, Stevie May off on 70 minutes.
- 72' Controversy at the stadium! Archie Meekison argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 75' Sadat Anaku makes way for Ilmari Niskanen at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Dundee United FC.
- 75' Ryan Edwards catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 75.
- 80' Supporters expect more eagerness from Thelonius Bair, as he is very good at scoring at Tannadice Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 82' The Scotland Tony Watt breaks the deadlock on 82 minutes. 1-2!
- 85' Thelonius Bair is replacing Nicky Clark for the St. Johnstone FC side.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for St. Johnstone FC. Alex Mitchell will be fuming at that decision.
- Dundee United FC will have plenty to reflect on. St. Johnstone FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Dundee United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
9
Steven Fletcher ↓ Tony Watt 56'
- 12
-
23
Ian Harkes ↓ Archie Meekison 68'
- 2
- 18
- 6
- 19
- 22
- 13
-
20
Sadat Anaku ↓ Ilmari Niskanen 75'
Bench
- 3
-
32
Tony Watt ↑ 56'
- 14
-
15
Glenn Middleton ↑ 68'
- 1
-
7
Ilmari Niskanen ↑ 75'
-
17
Archie Meekison ↑ 68'
- 28
Coach
Liam Fox
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 13
-
7
Stevie May ↓ Alistair Crawford 70'
- 4
- 14
- 6
-
29
Jamie Murphy ↓ Connor McLennan 70'
-
37
Nicky Clark ↓ Thelonius Bair 85'
- 22
- 19
- 5
Bench
-
21
Alistair Crawford ↑ 70'
-
26
Connor McLennan ↑ 70'
- 12
- 2
- 11
- 3
-
17
Thelonius Bair ↑ 85'
- 16
- 27
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Stevie May | 4 |
| Tony Watt | 2 |
| Dylan Levitt | 1 |
| Nicky Clark | 1 |
| Liam Gordon | 1 |
| Chris Kane | 1 |
| Luca Stephenson | 1 |
| Guy Melamed | 1 |
Head to Head
Dundee United FC Form
St. Johnstone FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1
Dundee United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.83
St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 72% + St. Johnstone FC to win 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: St. Johnstone FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.83
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
Double Chance
Dundee United FC or Draw
37%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
83%
Dundee United FC or St. Johnstone FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: St. Johnstone FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
8.8%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 3
8%
1 – 3
7.9%
1 – 1
6.9%
0 – 1
6%
0 – 4
5.6%
1 – 4
5.6%
2 – 2
4.2%
2 – 3
4%
0 – 0
3.3%
1 – 5
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Dundee United FC
| Handicap | Dundee United FC covers | Push | St. Johnstone FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 7% | 90% |
| -0.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| +0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +1 | 26% | 20% | 54% |
| +1.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +2 | 46% | 20% | 34% |
| +2.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

