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 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Dundee FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stuart Stevenson
- Referee John Beaton
- Referee Steven Kirkland
- Referee Joseph Lawson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #5 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 5 | Scored | 2 |
| 2 | Conceded | 1 |
| +3 | GD | +1 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Dundee FC this season
Dundee FC this season
Heart of Midlothian FC are 4th (3 pts). Dundee FC are 5th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Heart of Midlothian FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Dundee FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Tynecastle Stadium as Heart of Midlothian FC face off against Dundee FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Heart of Midlothian FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jim McIntyre might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 24' What composure from Kusunga! The Angola international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 27' The referee calls foul for David Vanecek. He receives a Yellow card.
- 32' 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.
- 34' The whistle greets David Vanecek as he departs to be replaced by Steven MacLean.
- 39' The travelling Dundee FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' Magnificent from Olly Lee! That is 13 goals in 308 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 40' Cammy Kerr catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 40.
- 45' Andrew Nelson is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 50' The home supporters are growing impatient. Heart of Midlothian FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 55' The 28-year-old Andrew Nelson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 57' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Craig Curran.
- 57' John Souttar is ready to make an impact after coming on for Callum Morrison at the 57 minute mark.
- 62' Andrew Nelson doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 63' A change in the Dundee FC ranks — Andrew Nelson exits the field as Callum Moore enters on 63.
- 68' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 72' Jake Mulraney is ready to make an impact after coming on for Demetri Mitchell at the 72 minute mark.
- 77' With 0 assists to his name this season, Benjamin Kallman is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Heart of Midlothian FC.
- 78' The whistle greets Andy Dales as he departs to be replaced by Kenny Miller.
- 83' Heart of Midlothian FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 84' Time for substitution for Dundee FC. Craig Curran is replaced by Benjamin Kallman.
- 89' Callum Moore is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Dundee FC tonight.
- Another three points for Dundee FC.
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 |
| Luke McCowan | 2 |
| Lyall Cameron | 2 |
| Elton Kabangu | 2 |
| Jordan McGhee | 2 |
| Alan Forrest | 2 |
| Kenneth Vargas | 2 |
| Ellis Simms | 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
1 / 4
1.55
Heart of Midlothian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87
Dundee FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Dundee FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Heart of Midlothian FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Dundee FC
50%
Heart of Midlothian FC or Dundee FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.9%
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 0
11.1%
2 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
9%
0 – 1
6.7%
3 – 0
5.3%
1 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Heart of Midlothian FC
| Handicap | Heart of Midlothian FC covers | Push | Dundee FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 24% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.