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As Dundee United prepares to host their city rivals Dundee FC in an eagerly anticipated Scottish Premier League clash on August 22, 2026, both teams come into the match with mixed recent form. Dundee United has achieved two victories in their last five outings, indicating a capability to secure points. On the other hand, Dundee FC matches this record, having also won two of their last five games.
In terms of tactical strengths, Dundee United may leverage their home advantage to assert control in midfield and push forward in attack. Their style often emphasizes pressing and creating scoring opportunities through set pieces. Conversely, Dundee FC, known for their counter-attacking prowess, will likely aim to exploit any gaps left by Dundee United’s offensive play, maximizing their chances during transitions.
Bookmakers favor Dundee United with odds of 2.00 for a home win, reflecting a 47.4% probability of victory according to analytical models. With a projected 25.9% chance of a draw and a 26.7% likelihood of an away win for Dundee FC, the match promises to be competitive. Ultimately, while Dundee United may have the edge, the outcome remains uncertain, underscoring the unpredictable nature of derby matches.
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| Dundee Utd 48.2% |
Draw 26.6% |
Dundee 25.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.95 | 3.40 | 3.80 | |
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1.94 | 3.58 | 3.89 | |
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1.96 | 3.40 | 3.50 | |
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1.93 | 3.54 | 3.75 | |
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1.90 | 3.50 | 3.80 | |
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1.94 | 3.59 | 3.78 | |
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1.94 | 3.50 | 3.60 |
Latest Results
| 15.08.26 Dundee United – Celtic – 0:4 09.08.26 Heart of Midlothian – Dundee United – 4:0 31.07.26 Dundee United – Glasgow Rangers – 1:1 25.07.26 Salford City – Dundee United – 3:2 21.07.26 Dundee United – Spartans FC – 4:0 |
15.08.26 Aberdeen FC – Dundee FC – 3:0 08.08.26 Dundee FC – Aberdeen FC – 2:0 03.08.26 Celtic – Dundee FC – 1:0 25.07.26 Dundee FC – Clyde – 4:0 21.07.26 Ross County – Dundee FC – 2:1 penalties |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 26.04.26 Dundee United – Dundee FC – 3:0 15.03.26 Dundee FC – Dundee United – 2:2 03.01.26 Dundee United – Dundee FC – 0:1 31.08.25 Dundee FC – Dundee United – 0:2 16.03.25 Dundee United – Dundee FC – 2:4 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Celtic | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 5 | 6 |
| 2 | St. Mirren | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | Motherwell | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | Hearts | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | St Johnstone | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 0 | 3 |
| 7 | Hibernian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 0 | 3 |
| 8 | Aberdeen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 3 |
| 9 | Rangers | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 1 |
| 10 | Falkirk | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 1 |
| 11 | Dundee Utd | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:5 | -4 | 1 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:9 | -5 | 0 |
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