Dundee FC
Football Scottish Premiership Dens Park Sun 31 Aug 09:00
Dundee United FC
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Premiership Betting Preview: Dundee FC vs Dundee United

Tayside rivals Dundee FC and Dundee United clash in the Dundee derby at Dens Park, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Sunday 31 August. Our Scottish Premiership betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Bet Over 2.5 in the Hope of a High-Scoring Game

When Dundee FC meet Dundee United, there could be a few goals scored. That leads us to back the Over 2.5 selection when it comes to Total Goals, with the betting odds of +102 looking like excellent value.

Dee Beat Terrors in their Last H2H Battle

Dundee FC played out a 0-0 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Rugby Park against Kilmarnock. The Dee had 46% possession and recorded one shot on target.

Dundee United lost when last in Premiership action. In a home game at Tannadice Park, they were beaten 3-2 by Hearts. Jim Goodwin's side had just 27% possession and totalled five shots on goal, while Ivan Dolcek netted twice.

In the last outing, United were beaten on penalties (2-2 AET) when hosting Rapid Vienna in the Europa Conference League qualifier.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Dundee FC have triumphed in the last two encounters against United. The most recent was a 4-2 away win at Tannadice Park after a 1-0 home victory at Dens Park. The previous 7 H2H games have resulted in three draws and two wins apiece.

Scottish Premiership G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 Dundee United logo Dundee United 38 10 15 13 49 60 -11 49:60 45
2 Dundee FC logo Dundee FC 38 11 9 18 42 61 -19 42:61 42
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Dundee FC – Last 10 League Games

Dundee FC have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 7.6 attempts. Steven Pressley's team have averaged 41.1% possession and 4.7 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.3 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 13.0 attempts and 6.7 corners.

Players to Watch

Lyall Cameron leads the way with 4 goals, Simon Murray has 3, with Ryan Astley and two others on 1. Oluwaseun Adewumi is the top assists maker on 2.

Dundee United – Last 10 League Games

United have won 4, lost 5 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.1 goals from 8.9 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. The Terrors average 41.4% possession, 4.4 corners awarded and 6.9 corners against them, while conceding 1.9 goals from 12.0 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal.

Players to Watch

Ivan Dolcek got 3 goals, Sam Dalby notched 2, while Max Watters and two other players scored 1. Panutche Camara, Glenn Middleton and Ryan Strain have clocked up 2 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Dundee FC confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Jon McCracken (GK), Ryan Astley, Clark Robertson, Luke Graham, Drey Wright, Imari Samuels, Joe Westley, Callum Jones, Ethan Hamilton, Yan Dhanda, Simon Murray.

Dundee United confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Yevhenii Kucherenko (GK), Iurie Iovu, Bert Esselink, Krisztian Keresztes, Luca Stephenson, Vicko Sevelj, Panutche Camara, Will Ferry, Ivan Dolcek, Zachary Sapsford, Amar Fatah.

Dundee FC vs Dundee United Prediction & Betting Tips

Get set for Dundee FC vs Dundee United with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top corners play, player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

There’s value available when it comes to betting the +102 that there are Over 2.5 Goals. The sides should combine to find the net at least three times during this Premiership encounter in order to land a return.

The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making football predictions. The latest Premiership team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.

Key Dundee FC vs Dundee United league stats:

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Dundee FC games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Dundee FC games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 United games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 United games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 United games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 7 games between these teams.
Over 2.5 Probability

The best football betting sites make it a 49.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Dundee FC Dundee FC logo 2 - 1 United logo United

A 2-1 win in favor of Dundee FC is available at odds of +650. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Simon Murray to Score +205 BetMGM logo

Simon Murray (Dundee FC) has netted three goals in his past four Premiership matches on home soil. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +205 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners -147 BetMGM logo

The 10.5 Total Corners line has been covered in four consecutive Dundee FC home matches, while there has been an average of 12.20 corners in the previous five games involving United. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for the Total Corners line to get covered at -147.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Dundee FC Logo Dundee FC
Total
9.70 5.30 4.40
Home
10.40 4.50 5.90
Away
8.40 3.00 5.40
United Logo United
Total
9.60 4.90 4.70
Home
10.20 5.00 5.20
Away
8.80 3.90 4.90
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Over 2.5 +102
Asian Handicap Dundee FC -0.25 +114
Total Corners Over 10.5 -147

Our bet builder picks are at least three goals in total, Dundee FC with the -0.25 Asian Handicap and also Over 10.5 corners.

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Dundee FC vs Dundee United Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bookies Think the Game Could Go Either Way

The bookies have betting odds of +150 for Dundee FC to win this Premiership clash, while you could instead opt for Dundee United at +170, with the draw being the third Full-Time Result option at +225.

If Dundee FC only draw with United, then the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager means you get half your stake back. However, you get a full payout at +114 if they’re able to land a victory.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. BTTS Yes is available at -133 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Simon Murray Heads First Goalscorer Market

Those interested in favourite Simon Murray to find the net first can get +480, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +205.

Player Goals
Simon Murray (Dundee FC)
First
+205
Anytime
+480
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Zachary Sapsford (United)
First
+275
Anytime
+600
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Max Watters (United)
First
+300
Anytime
+650
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Miller Thomson (United)
First
+320
Anytime
+700
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Dundee FC Struggling to Land Victories on Home Soil

Stats: Scottish Premiership matches only
Dundee FC haven’t triumphed in three straight games at Dens Park. The Dee have finished with five losses, three victories and two draws in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

Dundee United have gone without an away win in the last three games. Jim Goodwin's side have clocked up five losses, three wins and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

Dundee FC were 1-0 victors against United last time out at Dens Park. The previous 3 H2H matches at Dens Park have seen Dundee FC winning once, one draw and a victory for United.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Dundee FC logo Dundee FC Home Stats 5-2-3 3.10 1.60 1.50 7 3 6 4
Dundee United logo Dundee United Away Stats 2-3-5 3.00 1.10 1.90 4 6 6 4
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Dundee FC logo Dundee FC League Stats
Dundee United logo Dundee United League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Dundee FC vs Dundee United Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Dundee FC vs United team news before you bet. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for the Premiership and all current injury news.

Dundee FC Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1

Dundee United Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Dundee FC Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1

1 Jon McCracken
4 Ryan Astley 3 Clark Robertson 22 Luke Graham
7 Drey Wright 12 Imari Samuels
19 Joe Westley 28 Callum Jones 48 Ethan Hamilton 21 Yan Dhanda
15 Simon Murray
1 Yevhenii Kucherenko
4 Iurie Iovu 3 Bert Esselink 23 Krisztian Keresztes
21 Luca Stephenson 5 Vicko Sevelj 8 Panutche Camara 11 Will Ferry
19 Ivan Dolcek 9 Zachary Sapsford 17 Amar Fatah

Dundee United Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Dundee FC Substitutes

  • 5Billy Koumetio
  • 9Emile Acquah
  • 10Finlay Robertson
  • 11Ashley Hay
  • 14Cesar Garza
  • 17Tony Yogane
  • 20Cameron Congreve
  • 25Plamen Galabov
  • 31Trevor Carson

Dundee United Substitutes

  • 10Julius Eskesen
  • 14Craig Sibbald
  • 22Dario Naamo
  • 25Dave Richards
  • 29Miller Thomson
  • 30Lewis O'Donnell
  • 37Sam Cleall-Harding
  • 39Scott Constable
  • 77Nikolaj Moeller

Previous Dundee FC Lineups

07 Mar Scottish Premiership
Dundee FC 2-1 Motherwell
28 Feb Scottish Premiership
Dundee FC 3-3 Hibernian
21 Feb Scottish Premiership
Aberdeen 2-3 Dundee FC
14 Feb Scottish Premiership
Dundee FC 2-2 Livingston
11 Feb Scottish Premiership
Falkirk 1-0 Dundee FC
07 Feb Scottish Cup
Celtic 2-1 Dundee FC

Previous Dundee United Lineups

06 Mar Scottish Cup
Falkirk 2-1 Dundee United
03 Mar Scottish Premiership
Dundee United 2-1 St Mirren
28 Feb Scottish Premiership
Motherwell 2-0 Dundee United
24 Feb Scottish Premiership
Dundee United 0-0 Aberdeen
21 Feb Scottish Premiership
Dundee United 1-1 Kilmarnock
17 Feb Scottish Cup
Dundee United 2-1 Spartans FC

Injuries & Suspensions

Dundee FC Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Dundee United Injury Table
Type Name Info
A. Maynard-Brewer Shoulder
Team Squads

Dundee FC Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Steven Pressley

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Jon McCracken 22 G 29 2610 29 0 0 0 1 0
Luke Graham 22 D 28 2494 28 1 2 1 3 0
Drey Wright 7 F 28 2375 27 2 1 1 2 0
Ryan Astley 4 D 28 2373 26 2 2 1 2 0
Ethan Hamilton 48 M 25 2227 25 0 1 0 7 0

Dundee United Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Jim Goodwin

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Krisztian Keresztes 23 D 27 2298 27 1 2 0 6 0
Luca Stephenson 17 - 26 2296 26 0 4 3 6 0
Will Ferry 11 M 25 2176 24 2 0 3 2 0
Zachary Sapsford 9 F 29 2112 25 4 6 2 4 0
Vicko Sevelj 5 D 24 1848 21 6 0 2 6 1
Scotland FlagPremiership Table
Premiership
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Hearts 33 21 7 5 58:28 70
2 Rangers 33 19 12 2 66:31 69
3 Celtic 33 21 4 8 59:35 67
4 Motherwell 33 14 12 7 52:29 54
5 Hibernian 33 13 12 8 51:37 51
6 Falkirk 33 13 7 13 45:48 46
7 Dundee United 33 9 13 11 45:54 40
8 Aberdeen 33 9 6 18 33:48 33
9 Dundee FC 33 8 9 16 34:53 33
10 St Mirren 33 7 9 17 27:48 30
11 Kilmarnock 33 6 10 17 37:65 28
12 Livingston 33 1 13 19 35:66 16
Premiership Championship Group
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Celtic 38 26 4 8 73:41 82
2 Hearts 38 24 8 6 67:34 80
3 Rangers 38 20 12 6 76:43 72
4 Motherwell 38 16 13 9 59:36 61
5 Hibernian 38 15 12 11 58:44 57
6 Falkirk 38 14 7 17 50:62 49
Premiership Relegation Group
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Dundee United 38 10 15 13 49:60 45
2 Dundee FC 38 11 9 18 42:61 42
3 Aberdeen 38 11 7 20 40:55 40
4 Kilmarnock 38 10 10 18 50:68 40
5 St Mirren 38 8 10 20 30:55 34
6 Livingston 38 2 15 21 40:75 21