Heart of Midlothian FC vs Dundee FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Heart of Midlothian FC vs Dundee FC — Premier League at Tynecastle Park.
- Heart of Midlothian FC 33 games · 70 pts (2026/27)
- Dundee FC 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Colin Steven
- Assistant 1 Chris Rae (Scotland)
- Assistant 2 Gordon Crawford
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Dec | Dundee FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Nov | Celtic FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 10 Nov | Rangers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Nov | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Oct | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Dec | Motherwell FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 30 Nov | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Nov | Hibernian FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 09 Nov | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 03 Nov | Kilmarnock FC | H | 3–2 | W |
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 wait is over. Heart of Midlothian FC get us underway at Tynecastle Park.
- 5' Dundee FC have won 178 goals from 182 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' Malachi Boateng is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Heart of Midlothian FC so far.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Heart of Midlothian FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Heart of Midlothian FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 21' The Scotland Lawrence Shankland breaks the deadlock on 21 minutes. 1-0!
- 26' The 23-year-old Josh Mulligan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 31' A goal from the Scotland international Lawrence Shankland! He fires home on 31 to make it 2-0!
- 36' Dundee FC come into this ranked 5 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 41' Scotland international Jordan McGhee has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 46' Ethan Ingram gets the nod from Dundee FC. He replaces Oluwaseun Adewumi and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' Musa Drammeh has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 56' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 61' A tactical swap from Dundee FC — Scott Tiffoney on, Seb Palmer-Houlden off on 61 minutes.
- 62' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Lawrence Shankland on 62 minutes.
- 67' James Wilson makes way for Alan Forrest at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Heart of Midlothian FC.
- 72' Heart of Midlothian FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Dundee FC backline.
- 76' Heart of Midlothian FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jorge Grant is hanging Musa Drammeh on the field on 76 minute.
- 81' Dundee FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 84' Controversy at the stadium! Josh Mulligan argues furiously but the card stands.
- 84' The crowd applauds Josh Mulligan as he leaves the pitch. Julien Vetro steps in for Dundee FC.
- 86' The referee calls foul for Simon Murray. He receives a card.
- 89' Poor challenge from James Penrice. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 90' Dundee FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
- Dundee FC will have plenty to reflect on. Heart of Midlothian FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 14
- 15
- 1
- 4
- 9
-
16
Blair Spittal ↓ Kenneth Vargas 76'
- 29
- 5
- 18
-
21
James Wilson ↓ Alan Forrest 67'
-
37
Musa Drammeh ↓ Jorge Grant 76'
Bench
- 20
-
7
Jorge Grant ↑ 76'
- 28
- 11
-
17
Alan Forrest ↑ 67'
- 80
-
77
Kenneth Vargas ↑ 76'
- 25
- 35
Dundee FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
-
19
Finlay Robertson ↓ Simon Murray 46'
-
8
Josh Mulligan ↓ Julien Vetro 84'
- 10
- 6
- 20
- 1
- 4
- 28
- 23
- 29
- 11
Bench
- 9
- 31
-
15
Simon Murray ↑ 46'
-
7
Scott Tiffoney ↑ 61'
- 16
-
2
Ethan Ingram ↑ 46'
- 22
-
47
Julien Vetro ↑ 84'
- 30
Coach
Tony Docherty
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lawrence Shankland | 6 |
| Kenneth Vargas | 2 |
| Luke McCowan | 2 |
| Lyall Cameron | 2 |
| Elton Kabangu | 2 |
| Jordan McGhee | 2 |
| Alan Forrest | 2 |
| John Souttar | 1 |
Head to Head
Heart of Midlothian FC Form
2024-12-07
Heart of Midlothian FC
2–0
Dundee FC
W
2024-12-01
Heart of Midlothian FC
1–1
Aberdeen FC
D
2024-11-23
Heart of Midlothian FC
1–4
Celtic FC
L
2024-11-10
Rangers FC
1–0
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2024-11-02
St. Johnstone FC
1–2
Heart of Midlothian FC
W
2024-10-30
Heart of Midlothian FC
1–2
Kilmarnock FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.22
Heart of Midlothian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92
Dundee FC xG
I would bet for:
Heart of Midlothian FC to win 62% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Heart of Midlothian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.14
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Heart of Midlothian FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Dundee FC
38%
Heart of Midlothian FC or Dundee FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Heart of Midlothian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
9.5%
1 – 0
9.1%
3 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
7%
0 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
4.4%
4 – 0
4.2%
4 – 1
4%
1 – 2
3.9%
0 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Heart of Midlothian FC
| Handicap | Heart of Midlothian FC covers | Push | Dundee FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -2 | 23% | 20% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 23% | 35% |
| -0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.