Heart of Midlothian FC vs Dundee FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Heart of Midlothian FC vs Dundee FC — Premier League at Tynecastle Stadium.
- Heart of Midlothian FC 33 games · 70 pts (2026/27)
- Dundee FC 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stuart Stevenson
- Referee John Beaton
- Referee Steven Kirkland
- Referee Joseph Lawson
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Dundee FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Hibernian FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Dec | Livingston FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 08 Dec | Motherwell FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Livingston FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 18 Dec | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 15 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Heart of Midlothian FC | Dundee FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #9 |
| 70 | Points | 33 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 21 / 7 / 5 | W / D / L | 8 / 9 / 16 |
| 58 | Scored | 34 |
| 28 | Conceded | 53 |
| +30 | GD | -19 |
| 2.12 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 64% | Win % | 24% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Heart of Midlothian FC are 1st (70 pts). Dundee FC are 9th (33 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Tynecastle Stadium. Heart of Midlothian FC are looking to make home advantage count against Dundee FC.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Heart of Midlothian FC and Dundee FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' Dundee FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' Heart of Midlothian FC is showing some good football. However, Heart of Midlothian FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 24' Kusunga doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 27' Poor challenge from David Vanecek. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 32' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 34' Heart of Midlothian FC make a change. David Vanecek trudges off to be replaced by Steven MacLean on 34 minutes.
- 39' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 40' Olly Lee doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 40' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Cammy Kerr.
- 45' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Andrew Nelson.
- 50' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 55' Heart of Midlothian FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 55.
- 57' Craig Curran catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 57.
- 57' Heart of Midlothian FC make a change. Callum Morrison trudges off to be replaced by John Souttar on 57 minutes.
- 62' Magnificent from Andrew Nelson! That is 4 goals in 363 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 63' Callum Moore has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andrew Nelson on 63 minute.
- 68' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 72' Demetri Mitchell makes way for Jake Mulraney at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Heart of Midlothian FC.
- 77' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 78' Dundee FC make a change. Andy Dales trudges off to be replaced by Kenny Miller on 78 minutes.
- 83' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Heart of Midlothian FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 84' It is a substitution in Dundee FC team. Craig Curran is replaced by Benjamin Kallman on 84 minute.
- 89' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jim McIntyre will be considering his options from the bench.
- Dundee FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 3
- 13
- 8
- 6
- 10
- 2
- 11
- 35
-
38
Callum Morrison ↓ John Souttar 57'
-
32
David Vanecek ↓ Steven MacLean 34'
Bench
- 7
-
4
John Souttar ↑ 57'
- 26
- 20
-
18
Steven MacLean ↑ 34'
-
23
Jake Mulraney ↑ 72'
- 1
Coach
Craig Levein
Dundee FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
21
Andrew Nelson ↓ Callum Moore 63'
-
17
Andy Dales ↓ Kenny Miller 78'
- 31
- 15
- 2
- 18
- 5
- 27
- 4
-
23
Craig Curran ↓ Benjamin Kallman 84'
Bench
- 7
- 12
- 47
-
45
Callum Moore ↑ 63'
-
20
Kenny Miller ↑ 78'
-
19
Benjamin Kallman ↑ 84'
- 25
Coach
Jim McIntyre
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lawrence Shankland | 6 |
| Alan Forrest | 2 |
| Kenneth Vargas | 2 |
| Luke McCowan | 2 |
| Lyall Cameron | 2 |
| Elton Kabangu | 2 |
| Jordan McGhee | 2 |
| Musa Drammeh | 1 |
Head to Head
Heart of Midlothian FC Form
2019-01-23
Heart of Midlothian FC
1–2
Dundee FC
L
2018-12-29
Hibernian FC
0–1
Heart of Midlothian FC
W
2018-12-26
Heart of Midlothian FC
2–0
Hamilton Academical FC
W
2018-12-22
Aberdeen FC
2–0
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2018-12-14
Livingston FC
5–0
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2018-12-08
Heart of Midlothian FC
1–0
Motherwell FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.23
Heart of Midlothian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.83
Dundee FC xG
I would bet for:
Heart of Midlothian FC to win 61% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Dundee FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.06
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Heart of Midlothian FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Dundee FC
39%
Heart of Midlothian FC or Dundee FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.5%
1 – 0
10%
1 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
9.3%
3 – 0
8.3%
3 – 1
6.9%
0 – 0
6.2%
4 – 0
4.6%
4 – 1
3.9%
2 – 2
3.9%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Heart of Midlothian FC
| Handicap | Heart of Midlothian FC covers | Push | Dundee FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 20% | 55% |
| -1.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| -1 | 45% | 23% | 32% |
| -0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✓
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.