There will be fireworks when Dundee United and Dundee FC lock horns in a highly-anticipated local derby. Dundee United are still searching for their first win of the season and will be desperate to end a four-game winless run in all competitions. The hosts have been more reliable at home, winning 40% of their last 10 fixtures there while conceding just 1.00 goal per game. There are no fresh injury worries, with Australian forward Daniel Bennie expected to return to the starting XI after featuring from the bench in the 4-0 League Cup defeat to Celtic.
Dundee FC, meanwhile, head into the derby in better spirits after beating Aberdeen 2-0 in their last Premiership outing. The visitors have won four of their last 10 matches and are averaging 1.80 goals per game during that period. Joe Westley has overcome his minor injury and is available for selection. Dundee have also scored in six of their last 10 away games, although their 20% away win rate suggests this will be a difficult test.
As 64% of the previous 28 derbies produced at least three goals and Dundee's recent matches average 3.20 goals, we are tempted to bet on Over 1.5, Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score.
This Scottish Premiership match will be played on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 17:45.
What is our Dundee United vs Dundee FC prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Dundee United 2 - 2 Dundee FC
Dundee United vs Dundee FC Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1100 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 175 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -138 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Zachary Sapsford @ 150 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Zachary Sapsford @ 500 Odds
- To be Booked: Kevin Ciubotaru @ 137 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Dundee Utd +0.5 @ -334 Odds
- European Handicap: Dundee +1 @ -138 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -138 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 500 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Dundee Utd - No @ -300 Odds
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View OfferDundee United Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddwlwwldll | 1.20 |
| Home | dwwdl | 1.60 |
| Away | dwlll | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.69 | 1.83 | 1.55 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.26 | 1.34 | 1.18 |
Dundee FC Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ldwwldwlwl | 1.40 |
| Home | lwlww | 1.80 |
| Away | dwdll | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 3.80 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.72 | 2.11 | 1.33 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.38 | 1.23 | 1.54 |
Dundee United vs Dundee FC Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Dundee United (43%)
28 Matches
Dundee FC (25%)
Dundee United vs Dundee FC Past Results
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