Kilmarnock FC vs Dundee United FC, Premier League 2025-26 RELEGATION ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Dundee United FC — Premier League at Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Dundee United FC 2 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Clancy
- Assistant 1 Dougie Potter
- Assistant 2 Chris Gentles (Scotland)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May | Dundee United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Apr | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Apr | Dundee FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Apr | Hibernian FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 21 Mar | Livingston FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Mar | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Apr | Dundee FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Apr | Livingston FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 04 Apr | Rangers FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 22 Mar | Celtic FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Mar | Dundee FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Kilmarnock FC | Dundee United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #11 |
| 0 | Points | 1 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 1 |
| 4 | Scored | 1 |
| 9 | Conceded | 5 |
| -5 | GD | -4 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 0.50 |
| 0% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season
Dundee United FC this season
Kilmarnock FC are 12th (0 pts). Dundee United FC are 11th (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Dundee United FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Kilmarnock FC and Dundee United FC is underway.
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kilmarnock FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Dundee United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 20' Brilliant from the ! Robbie Deas makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 20.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kilmarnock FC and Dundee United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 28' Dundee United FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 33' Kilmarnock FC currently sit 11 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 38' The -year-old Krisztian Keresztes has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 43' It is a cagey affair so far. Kilmarnock FC in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past Dundee United FC's compact 3-4-3.
- 48' It’s high time Jim Goodwin made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 51' Magnificent from Findlay Curtis! That is 4 goals in 402 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 56' 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.
- 61' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 64' What composure from Joe Hugill! The England international strokes it home. 3-0.
- 69' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 69 minutes.
- 74' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jim Goodwin will be considering his options from the bench.
- 79' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 84' The travelling Dundee United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 89' Kilmarnock FC are deployed in a 4-3-3 today, looking to exploit space against Dundee United FC's 3-4-3 shape.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Dundee United FC.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 18
- 19
- 14
- 36
- 11
- 6
- 1
- 44
- 52
- 21
- 20
Bench
- 23
- 7
- 16
- 30
- 31
- 5
- 3
- 4
- 12
Coach
Neil McCann
Dundee United FC Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 8
- 25
- 6
- 20
- 36
- 11
- 9
- 37
- 23
- 12
- 22
Bench
- 2
- 77
- 14
- 19
- 10
- 5
- 4
- 31
Coach
Jim Goodwin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyle Lafferty | 3 |
| Dylan Levitt | 3 |
| Marley Watkins | 2 |
| David Watson | 2 |
| Nicke Kabamba | 2 |
| Danny Armstrong | 2 |
| Kyle Vassell | 2 |
| Adrian Sporle | 1 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
3.2
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
Dundee United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 78% + Kilmarnock FC to win 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 4.3
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 3.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 4.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
87%
Draw or Dundee United FC
29%
Kilmarnock FC or Dundee United FC
84%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
3 – 1
7.9%
2 – 1
7.6%
3 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
7.3%
4 – 1
6.3%
4 – 0
5.8%
1 – 1
5.5%
1 – 0
4.4%
3 – 2
4.3%
2 – 2
4.1%
5 – 1
4.1%
5 – 0
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Dundee United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -2 | 39% | 20% | 41% |
| -1.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| -1 | 59% | 18% | 23% |
| -0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
5%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

