Heart of Midlothian FC vs Dundee FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Heart of Midlothian FC vs Dundee FC — Premier League at Tynecastle.
- Heart of Midlothian FC 33 games · 70 pts (2026/27)
- Dundee FC 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Assistant 1 Alastair Mather
- Assistant 2 Paul O'Neill
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 | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Jan | Livingston FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Dec | Ross County FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Dec | Hibernian FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Dec | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Dec | Celtic FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 16 Dec | Ross County FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Dec | Rangers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Dec | Motherwell FC | A | 3–3 | D |
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Heart of Midlothian FC and Dundee FC is underway.
- 5' Calem Nieuwenhof has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 215 appearances.
- 10' Aidan Denholm needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 15' Dundee FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 19' What a moment for Jordan McGhee! That strike on 19 puts his side firmly in control.
- 24' It is a cagey affair so far. Heart of Midlothian FC in their 3-5-2 trying to find a way past Dundee FC's compact 5-3-2.
- 29' 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.
- 32' Aidan Denholm makes way for Alan Forrest at the 32 minute mark. A tactical switch from Heart of Midlothian FC.
- 37' 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.
- 38' Lyall Cameron adds to his 1 season tally! Dundee FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 41' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jordan McGhee on 41.
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Dara Costelloe.
- 46' Fresh legs for Heart of Midlothian FC! Jorge Grant comes on to replace Alex Cochrane.
- 49' That looks like a foul for a card for Dexter Lembikisa.
- 49' The supporters are chanting for Josh Mulligan. He replaces Luke McCowan on 49 minute.
- 54' With 0 assists to his name this season, Alex Cochrane is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Heart of Midlothian FC.
- 56' Heart of Midlothian FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Macaulay Tait is hanging Beni Baningime on the field on 56 minute.
- 57' Against the run of play, Calem Nieuwenhof has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 60' Dundee FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 60.
- 65' The referee calls foul for Owen Dodgson. He receives a card.
- 70' Time for substitution for Dundee FC. Zach Robinson is replaced by Curtis Main.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Yutaro Oda. He replaces Kenneth Vargas on 73 minute.
- 74' The Jamaica Dexter Lembikisa breaks the deadlock on 74 minutes. 2-2!
- 77' The referee calls foul for Curtis Main. He receives a card.
- 79' Poor challenge from Lee Ashcroft. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Charlie Reilly. He replaces Amadou Bakayoko on 81 minute.
- 86' Assisted by Alan Forrest with the perfectly-timed delivery and Yutaro Oda makes no mistake. 3-2!
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Heart of Midlothian FC take all three points.
Lineups
Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
-
6
Beni Baningime ↓ Macaulay Tait 56'
- 3
- 2
- 28
- 4
- 9
-
19
Alex Cochrane ↓ Jorge Grant 46'
- 8
-
22
Aidan Denholm ↓ Alan Forrest 32'
- 81
-
77
Kenneth Vargas ↓ Yutaro Oda 73'
Bench
- 21
-
7
Jorge Grant ↑ 46'
- 1
- 30
-
11
Yutaro Oda ↑ 73'
-
17
Alan Forrest ↑ 32'
- 39
- 54
-
25
Macaulay Tait ↑ 56'
Dundee FC Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
- 9
- 5
- 31
-
17
Luke McCowan ↓ Josh Mulligan 49'
- 10
- 6
-
16
Zach Robinson ↓ Curtis Main 70'
- 14
- 3
- 44
- 23
Bench
-
8
Curtis Main ↑ 70'
- 7
- 19
-
15
Josh Mulligan ↑ 49'
-
18
Charlie Reilly ↑ 81'
- 4
- 21
- 28
- 30
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 |
| Yutaro Oda | 1 |
Head to Head
Heart of Midlothian FC Form
2024-01-23
Heart of Midlothian FC
3–2
Dundee FC
W
2024-01-02
Livingston FC
1–2
Heart of Midlothian FC
W
2023-12-30
Heart of Midlothian FC
2–2
Ross County FC
D
2023-12-27
Hibernian FC
0–1
Heart of Midlothian FC
W
2023-12-23
Heart of Midlothian FC
2–0
St. Mirren FC
W
2023-12-16
Celtic FC
0–2
Heart of Midlothian FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.17
Heart of Midlothian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Dundee FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 62% + Heart of Midlothian FC to win 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Heart of Midlothian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.25
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Heart of Midlothian FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Dundee FC
40%
Heart of Midlothian FC or Dundee FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Dundee FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.9%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
9.1%
1 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
6.8%
3 – 0
6.4%
0 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 2
4.7%
4 – 1
3.8%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Heart of Midlothian FC
| Handicap | Heart of Midlothian FC covers | Push | Dundee FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 18% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 22% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 11% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

