Dundee United vs Aberdeen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 May 2025

Over 2.5 Goals Looks Too Good to Miss

The Total Goals market provides us with a strong betting angle considering we can wager on Over 2.5 at the available odds of -143. Expect Dundee United and Aberdeen to run home the goals needed for a return.

2-2 Draw When Teams Last Met

Dundee United lost away in their last game, making it four consecutive losses. Rangers won 3-1 at Ibrox Stadium. Jim Goodwin's men ended up with just 22% possession and had three shots on target, while Samuel Cleall-Harding bagged the goal.

Aberdeen suffered a third consecutive defeat when losing 5-1 in their previous game. This was at home to Celtic at Pittodrie Stadium. The Dons were restricted to just 31% possession and managed four shots on goal, while Kevin Nisbet was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Pittodrie Stadium played host to the last head-to-head when home team Aberdeen drew 2-2 with United. The previous 10 H2H games have resulted in four wins apiece and two draws.

Scottish Premiership		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	Dundee United	2	0	1	1	4	5	-1	4:5	1
12	Aberdeen	2	0	0	2	0	4	-4	0:4	0

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United have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.0 goals from 7.4 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal. The Terrors have averaged 44.9% possession and 3.8 corners per game, conceding 2.2 goals and 7.3 corners from 9.9 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal.

Kristijan Trapanovski, Sam Dalby and Ross Graham are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. The top assist makers are Ryan Strain, Sam Dalby and Glenn Middleton, all of whom have 2 on the board.

Aberdeen have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts. Jimmy Thelin's side have averaged 50.3% possession, 6.3 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.0 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts.

Kevin Nisbet is top scorer on 6, with Leighton Clarkson and Shayden Morris next on 2. Look no further than Alexander Jensen for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Dundee United confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Dave Richards (GK), Samuel Cleall-Harding, Declan Gallagher, Vicko Sevelj, Ryan Strain, Ross Docherty, David Babunski, Will Ferry, Kristijan Trapanovski, Sam Dalby, Glenn Middleton.

Aberdeen confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Dimitar Mitov (GK), Alexander Jensen, Kristers Tobers, Mats Knoester, Graeme Shinnie, Ante Palaversa, Leighton Clarkson, Jeppe Okkels, Jamie McGrath, Kevin Nisbet, Pape Habib Gueye.

Dundee United vs Aberdeen Prediction & Betting Tips

The betting price of -143 looks attractive when it comes to betting on Over 2.5 Goals. We are expecting a nice return in this Premiership clash and this wager provides us with a good betting angle.

A good deal of research goes into our football picks. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Dundee United vs Aberdeen league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 United games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 United games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Aberdeen games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Aberdeen games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Aberdeen games.

Over 2.5 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 58.8% prospect of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Dundee United 1 - 2 Aberdeen

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Aberdeen to win 2-1. The odds of +800 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kevin Nisbet to Score +230

Kevin Nisbet (Aberdeen) has netted six goals in his past ten Scottish Premiership matches. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +230.

Latest Kevin Nisbet Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+245

First

+575

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Corners Prediction

Aberdeen To Have Most Corners -105

Aberdeen have had a corner average of 6.30 in the past 10 games, while Dundee United have averaged 2.80 corners over 5 home matches. There could be more corners awarded to Aberdeen and we like the -105 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Dundee United

Total

11.10 3.80 7.30

Home

9.50 3.60 5.90

Away

12.40 4.10 8.30

Aberdeen

Total

10.60 6.30 4.30

Home

11.00 7.20 3.80

Away

10.40 4.80 5.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-128

Under 10.5

-111

Dundee United Corners

Over 4.5

-163

Under 4.5

+120

Aberdeen Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

Most Corners

1

-114

X

+575

2

+108

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Dundee United vs Aberdeen Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Expecting Close Encounter

The latest betting odds show that Dundee United are +140 for a Scottish Premiership victory, while Aberdeen are +165 with the bookies and the draw is +260.

A high-scoring match is a possibility and that is reflected in the Over 2.5 Goals odds.

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Full-Time Result

1

+140

X

+260

2

+165

Half-Time Result

1

+190

X

+132

2

+205

Double Chance

1X

-217

12

-357

X2

-185

Draw No Bet

1

-132

2

-106

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+107

2 Hcp +0.25

-141

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+108

Over 2.5

-143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

No

+123

Sam Dalby is the First Goalscorer Favourite

The First Goalscorer favourite is Sam Dalby at +440. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.

Sam Dalby (United)

First

+180

Anytime

+440

Louis Moult (United)

First

+240

Anytime

+540

Ester Sokler (Aberdeen)

First

+245

Anytime

+575

Kevin Nisbet (Aberdeen)

First

+245

Anytime

+575

Pape Habib Gueye (Aberdeen)

First

+255

Anytime

+600

Kristijan Trapanovski (United)

First

+295

Anytime

+750

Jeppe Okkels (Aberdeen)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Jort Van der Sande (United)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Jamie McGrath (Aberdeen)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Glenn Middleton (United)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Topi Keskinen (Aberdeen)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Kai Fotheringham (United)

First

+510

Anytime

+1150

Ross Docherty (United)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Leighton Clarkson (Aberdeen)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Sivert Heltne Nilsen (Aberdeen)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Ante Palaversa (Aberdeen)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Jack Milne (Aberdeen)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Luca Stephenson (United)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Will Ferry (United)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Vicko Sevelj (United)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Mats Knoester (Aberdeen)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Ross Graham (United)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Declan Gallagher (United)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Ryan Strain (United)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Jack MacKenzie (Aberdeen)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Graeme Shinnie (Aberdeen)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Dundee United vs Aberdeen Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our United vs Aberdeen team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’ve got details of the Premiership squads so that you know every player on the roster.

Dundee United Team Page Aberdeen Team Page