St. Johnstone FC vs Dundee FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
St. Johnstone FC vs Dundee FC — Premier League at McDiarmid Park.
- St. Johnstone FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Dundee FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee John Beaton
- Referee David Roome
- Referee Greg Aitken
- Referee Anthony Cooper
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | Dundee FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Mar | Motherwell FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Mar | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Livingston FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Feb | Hibernian FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Feb | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Mar | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Mar | Celtic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Mar | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Feb | Rangers FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 22 Feb | Hibernian FC | H | 2–4 | L |
Season Stats
| St. Johnstone FC | Dundee FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #5 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 4 | Scored | 2 |
| 4 | Conceded | 1 |
| +0 | GD | +1 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
62%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
St. Johnstone FC this season
St. Johnstone FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Dundee FC this season
Dundee FC this season
St. Johnstone FC are 6th (3 pts). Dundee FC are 5th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
St. Johnstone FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Dundee FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for St. Johnstone FC to score. At the same time, Dundee FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Kenny Miller has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 13' That is a Yellow card for Dundee FC. Darren O'Dea will be fuming at that decision.
- 16' Against the run of play, Callum Hendry has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 21' St. Johnstone FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 26' Dundee FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 31' It looks surprising St. Johnstone FC does not make any changes. Matt Kennedy has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 36' The travelling Dundee FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 41' It is a cagey affair so far. St. Johnstone FC in their trying to find a way past Dundee FC's compact .
- 46' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 46 minutes.
- 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jim McIntyre will be considering his options from the bench.
- 56' Dundee FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 60' Matthew Kennedy is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 63' A tactical swap from Dundee FC — Andrew Nelson on, Kenny Miller off on 63 minutes.
- 64' Time for substitution for Dundee FC. James Horsfield is replaced by Andy Dales.
- 69' Both keepers have barely been tested. St. Johnstone FC and Dundee FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 74' Dundee FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 75' Callum Hendry makes way for Murray Davidson at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from St. Johnstone FC.
- 77' Dundee FC make a change. Martin Woods trudges off to be replaced by Craig Curran on 77 minutes.
- 82' Zander Clark needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 87' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Andrew Nelson suffering a number of foals already.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ross Callachan.
- 90' Time for substitution for St. Johnstone FC. Matthew Kennedy is replaced by Jordan Northcott.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from St. Johnstone FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
33
Matt Kennedy ↓ Jordan Northcott 90'
- 28
- 19
- 5
- 1
- 9
- 26
- 3
- 15
-
22
Callum Hendry ↓ Murray Davidson 75'
- 17
Bench
- 27
- 11
-
8
Murray Davidson ↑ 75'
- 14
- 23
- 12
-
50
Jordan Northcott ↑ 90'
Coach
Tommy Wright
Dundee FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 16
- 15
- 7
-
29
James Horsfield ↓ Andy Dales 64'
- 31
- 6
- 18
- 27
-
20
Kenny Miller ↓ Andrew Nelson 63'
-
4
Martin Woods C ↓ Craig Curran 77'
Bench
-
21
Andrew Nelson ↑ 63'
-
17
Andy Dales ↑ 64'
- 10
- 12
- 5
- 45
-
23
Craig Curran ↑ 77'
Coach
Jim McIntyre
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lyall Cameron | 4 |
| Simon Murray | 3 |
| Chris Kane | 2 |
| Maksym Kucheriavyi | 2 |
| Scott Tanser | 2 |
| Callum Hendry | 2 |
| Stevie May | 1 |
| Adama Sidibeh | 1 |
Head to Head
St. Johnstone FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.32
St. Johnstone FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85
Dundee FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: St. Johnstone FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.17
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
St. Johnstone FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Dundee FC
49%
St. Johnstone FC or Dundee FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: St. Johnstone FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.8%
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 0
13.6%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.4%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
3.7%
2 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
1.7%
Asian Handicap — St. Johnstone FC
| Handicap | St. Johnstone FC covers | Push | Dundee FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 24% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 15% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.