Kilmarnock FC vs Dundee FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Dundee FC — Premier League at Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 33 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
- Dundee FC 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Steven McLean
- Referee David Dickinson
- Assistant 1 Francis Connor
- Assistant 2 Douglas Ross
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec | Dundee FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Dec | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Dec | Livingston FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Dec | Celtic FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Dec | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 25 Nov | Hibernian FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Kilmarnock FC | Dundee FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #9 |
| 28 | Points | 33 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 6 / 10 / 17 | W / D / L | 8 / 9 / 16 |
| 37 | Scored | 34 |
| 65 | Conceded | 53 |
| -28 | GD | -19 |
| 0.85 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 18% | Win % | 24% |
Key Stats
93%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Kilmarnock FC are 11th (28 pts). Dundee FC are 9th (33 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Rugby Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Joe Shaughnessy has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, David Watson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kilmarnock FC.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Kilmarnock FC in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past Dundee FC's compact 3-5-2.
- 20' Kilmarnock FC currently sit 11 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 24' It’s a booking for Kilmarnock FC player. Matty Kennedy gets a card.
- 29' Owen Beck is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Dundee FC tonight.
- 34' Trevor Carson has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 293 appearances.
- 35' Luke McCowan does the damage! The net is bulging and Dundee FC surge ahead!
- 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 43' The crowd applauds Brad Lyons as he leaves the pitch. Rory McKenzie steps in for Kilmarnock FC.
- 46' Robbie Deas makes way for Liam Polworth at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kilmarnock FC.
- 51' It looks like no one’s ball. Dundee FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 56' Kilmarnock FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 61' It’s high time Tony Docherty made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 66' The travelling Dundee FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 68' Ryan Howley makes way for Malachi Boateng at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Dundee FC.
- 73' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 77' Liam Donnelly gets the nod from Kilmarnock FC. He replaces David Watson and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' The Dundee FC manager makes a substitution. Scott Tiffoney departs to be replaced by Charlie Reilly.
- 82' Another substitution for Dundee FC to replace Josh Mulligan by Cammy Kerr on 82 minute.
- 83' The referee calls foul for Liam Donnelly. He receives a card.
- 85' Joe Wright is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 87' Dundee FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 89' Corrie Ndaba is replacing Joe Wright for the Kilmarnock FC side.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Kilmarnock FC 2-2 Dundee FC.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 23
-
19
Joe Wright ↓ Corrie Ndaba 89'
-
8
Brad Lyons ↓ Rory McKenzie 43'
- 9
- 17
- 5
- 1
-
6
Robbie Deas ↓ Liam Polworth 46'
- 11
-
12
David Watson ↓ Liam Donnelly 77'
- 10
Bench
-
39
Gary Mackay-Steven ↑ 77'
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↑ 43'
-
22
Liam Donnelly ↑ 77'
- 15
- 20
- 21
-
3
Corrie Ndaba ↑ 89'
-
31
Liam Polworth ↑ 46'
- 14
Coach
Derek McInnes
Dundee FC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 9
- 5
- 31
-
7
Scott Tiffoney ↓ Charlie Reilly 78'
- 17
-
15
Josh Mulligan ↓ Cammy Kerr 82'
- 6
-
21
Ryan Howley ↓ Malachi Boateng 68'
- 3
- 25
- 28
Bench
- 1
-
2
Cammy Kerr ↑ 82'
- 20
- 19
- 10
-
18
Charlie Reilly ↑ 78'
- 14
- 32
-
23
Malachi Boateng ↑ 68'
Coach
Tony Docherty
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lyall Cameron | 3 |
| Luke McCowan | 3 |
| Joe Hugill | 3 |
| Danny Armstrong | 3 |
| Matty Kennedy | 2 |
| Andrew Nelson | 2 |
| Robbie Deas | 2 |
| Bruce Anderson | 2 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.82
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
Dundee FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 66% + Over 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.36
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Dundee FC
52%
Kilmarnock FC or Dundee FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Dundee FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.8%
1 – 0
5.7%
3 – 1
5.2%
0 – 0
5%
0 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
4%
1 – 3
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Dundee FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 13% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 19% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 16% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

