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Kilmarnock FC vs Dundee United FC, Premier League 2020-21 RELEGATION ROUND

Premier League · 2020-21
Kilmarnock FC
3 – 0
Full Time
Dundee United FC
Wed 21 Apr 2021 · 18:45 UTC BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park HT 45+2' · FT 45+6'
Kyle Lafferty 16' Y
Y 57' Florent Hoti
Y 77' Adrian Sporle

Overview

Match Preview

Kilmarnock FC vs Dundee United FC — Premier League at BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Graeme Stewart
  • Referee Alan Muir
  • Referee Gavin Duncan
  • Referee Graham McNeillie

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 7 18
2 Rangers FC 7 16
3 Heart of Midlothian FC 7 13
4 Dundee FC 7 10
5 St. Mirren FC 7 10
6 St. Johnstone FC 7 8
7 Aberdeen FC 7 8
8 Motherwell FC 7 8
9 Dundee United FC 7 8
10 Hibernian FC 7 7
11 Falkirk FC 7 6
12 Kilmarnock FC 7 5

Head-to-Head

7
6
3
Kilmarnock FC 16 games · Avg 2.7 goals Dundee United FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-04-21 Kilmarnock FC 3–0 Dundee United FC 2021-02-27 Kilmarnock FC 1–1 Dundee United FC 2020-12-23 Dundee United FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC 2020-08-29 Kilmarnock FC 4–0 Dundee United FC

Recent Form

Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Apr Dundee United FC H 3–0 W
10 Apr Ross County FC H 2–2 D
20 Mar Motherwell FC H 4–1 W
06 Mar Ross County FC A 2–3 L
27 Feb Dundee United FC H 1–1 D
20 Feb Aberdeen FC A 0–1 L
Dundee United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Apr Kilmarnock FC A 0–3 L
10 Apr Hamilton Academical FC A 1–0 W
20 Mar Aberdeen FC H 1–0 W
07 Mar Celtic FC H 0–0 D
27 Feb Kilmarnock FC A 1–1 D
21 Feb Rangers FC A 1–4 L

Season Stats

Kilmarnock FC Dundee United FC
#12 Position #9
5 Points 8
7 Played 7
1 / 2 / 4 W / D / L 2 / 2 / 3
6 Scored 9
15 Conceded 11
-9 GD -2
0.71 PPG 1.14
14% Win % 29%

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
33% Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season

Kilmarnock FC are 12th (5 pts). Dundee United FC are 9th (8 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Dundee United FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
–/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
–/3
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Kilmarnock FC
Michael Schjonning-Larsen 2 G
Jason Holt 1 G
Greg Kiltie 1 G
Joe Hugill 1 G
Dundee United FC
Jesse Randall 2 G 2 A
Will Ferry 1 G 1 A
Lachlan Rose 1 G
Zac Sapsford 1 G
Emmanuel Agyei 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park will turn into a battlefield for Kilmarnock FC and Dundee United FC.
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kilmarnock FC and Dundee United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 15' Dundee United FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Will Ferry scoring 1 goals.
  • 16' Kilmarnock FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 16.
  • 21' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Dundee United FC that had 189 games and scored 183 goals.
  • 26' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 31' Kilmarnock FC is showing some good football. However, Kilmarnock FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 32' What a moment for Kyle Lafferty! That strike on 32 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 35' GOAL! Kyle Lafferty scores on 35. Assisted by Ross Millen
  • 40' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 43' Kyle Lafferty adds to his 0 season tally! Kilmarnock FC lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 48' Kilmarnock FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 53' A quiet spell here at BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park. Dundee United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 57' Florent Hoti was booked on 57.
  • 60' Dundee United FC ring the changes. Florent Hoti has done his job and it is now time for Archie Meekison to step up.
  • 65' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 70' The 30-year-old Liam Smith has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 75' The crowd applauds Chris Burke as he leaves the pitch. Aaron Tshibola steps in for Kilmarnock FC.
  • 76' Another change for Kilmarnock FC made on 76 minute. Kyle Lafferty leaves to be changed by Nicke Kabamba.
  • 77' Adrian Sporle catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 77.
  • 82' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 87' Florent Hoti has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Dundee United FC.

Lineups

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tommy Wright

Dundee United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Micky Mellon

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kyle Lafferty 3
Dylan Levitt 3
Marley Watkins 2
David Watson 2
Nicke Kabamba 2
Danny Armstrong 2
Kyle Vassell 2
Innes Cameron 1

Head to Head

2021-04-21 Kilmarnock FC 3–0 Dundee United FC 2021-02-27 Kilmarnock FC 1–1 Dundee United FC 2020-12-23 Dundee United FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC 2020-08-29 Kilmarnock FC 4–0 Dundee United FC

Kilmarnock FC Form

2021-04-21 Kilmarnock FC 3–0 Dundee United FC W 2021-04-10 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Ross County FC D 2021-03-20 Kilmarnock FC 4–1 Motherwell FC W 2021-03-06 Ross County FC 3–2 Kilmarnock FC L 2021-02-27 Kilmarnock FC 1–1 Dundee United FC D 2021-02-20 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC L

Dundee United FC Form

2021-04-21 Kilmarnock FC 3–0 Dundee United FC L 2021-04-10 Hamilton Academical FC 0–1 Dundee United FC W 2021-03-20 Dundee United FC 1–0 Aberdeen FC W 2021-03-07 Dundee United FC 0–0 Celtic FC D 2021-02-27 Kilmarnock FC 1–1 Dundee United FC D 2021-02-21 Rangers FC 4–1 Dundee United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.73 Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45 Dundee United FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 63% + Over 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC45% Draw25% Dundee United FC30%
Actual: Kilmarnock FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.18
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Kilmarnock FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Dundee United FC
55%
Kilmarnock FC or Dundee United FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Kilmarnock FC32% Draw43% Dundee United FC25%
Actual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
7.3%
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6.2%
0 – 0
5.8%
0 – 1
5.3%
3 – 1
5%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 2
3.7%
3 – 0
Actual

Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC

Handicap Kilmarnock FC covers Push Dundee United FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 13% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 20% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 16% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 9% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✗
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.