Dundee
02 Jan, 2025
18:30
Dundee Utd
The city derby is upon us, promising another thrilling encounter.
The last two head-to-head matches between these rivals ended in high-scoring 2:2 draws, and this clash could follow a similar pattern with a slight edge for Dundee United.
Dundee United boasts the second-best away record in the league, managing 13 points with a goal difference of 13:12 across nine matches. Meanwhile, Dundee FC faces defensive challenges, having lost two key players: McGhee (LB) and Koumetio (CB).
Their absence leaves an already vulnerable defense even more exposed—Dundee FC has conceded 17 goals in 9 home games.
What we say
Both Teams to Score
Both teams finding the net seems highly likely.
Dundee FC has been prolific at home, scoring 20 goals (an average of two per game), but their defensive frailties could prove costly.
On the other hand, Dundee United has the quality to exploit these weaknesses, especially given their solid away performances.
The recent head-to-head results and current form point to a match where both teams will score, with Dundee United holding a slight advantage to potentially secure a significant away win.
Home team lineup
| Player Name | Player Position |
| Carson | GK |
| Ingram | RB |
| Astley | CB |
| Kelly | CB |
| Mulligan | LB |
| Sylla | CM |
| Robertson | RCM |
| Cameron | LCM |
| Palmer-Houlden | RW |
| Adewumi | LW |
| Murray | CF |
Away team lineup
| Player Name | Player Position |
| Walton | GK |
| Strain | RB |
| Gallagher | CB |
| Holt | CB |
| Ferry | LB |
| Stephenson | DM |
| Sevelj | DM |
| Fotheringham | RM |
| Babunski | AM |
| Middleton | LM |
| Dalby | CF |
Head to head
| Thu 01, 2025 | Dundee | Dundee Utd | 1 - 2 |
| Sun 08, 2024 | Dundee Utd | Dundee | 2 - 2 |
| Sat 04, 2022 | Dundee Utd | Dundee | 2 - 2 |
| Tue 02, 2022 | Dundee | Dundee Utd | 0 - 0 |