Kilmarnock vs Dundee Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 23 August 2025
🔊 On Saturday, Kilmarnock will host Dundee at Rugby Park for the third round of the Scottish Premiership. The hosts come into this match in decent form: after two draws in the league, they boosted their confidence with a League Cup victory over Dundee United. Dundee, meanwhile, are still searching for their first win of the new season. The head-to-head record also tips the scales in favor of Kilmarnock-recent home matches have often seen the hosts celebrating victory. The match promises to be tense, but Kilmarnock hold the edge both in form and in head-to-head statistics.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 10 May 2025 and ended with a 3-2 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Kilmarnock were the home side):
- possession: 42% vs 58%;
- corners: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 14 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 5.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Kilmarnock and Dundee:
- Total matches played: 39;
- Home wins: 12, Away wins: 11, Draws: 16;
- Goals scored: 52 by Kilmarnock, 53 by Dundee;
- Average goals in the first half: 1.28, second half: 1.41;
- Average total goals per match: 2.69.
Head-to-head statistics Kilmarnock - Dundee
Kilmarnock Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Scottish League Cup Round of 16, with Kilmarnock hosting Dundee United. The match concluded with a 2-1 victory.
Here are the match stats (Kilmarnock vs Dundee United):
- possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corners: 4 vs 0;
- fouls: 13 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 5;
- shots on target: 6 vs 2.
🔵 Kilmarnock approach their match against Dundee in high spirits. In their opening two rounds of the Premiership, the team played out two intense draws: 2-2 with Livingston and 2-2 with Hibernian. In both games, they showcased resilience and the ability to come back after conceding, displaying organized and attacking football.
🏆 Then, in the Scottish League Cup's last 16, Kilmarnock secured an important 2-1 victory over Dundee United, boosting the team's confidence. Overall, the club is on a four-match unbeaten streak across all competitions, providing additional momentum ahead of their upcoming clash.
Match Results: Kilmarnock
Dundee Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Scottish Premiership's second round, with Rangers hosting Dundee. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Dundee vs Rangers):
- possession percentage: 24% vs 76%;
- corners: 4 vs 7;
- fouls: 4 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- red cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
🔵 Dundee have kicked off the season with challenging fixtures in the Premiership. In their opening match, they faced a narrow defeat at home to Hibernian (1-2), battling until the final whistle but falling short of securing a draw. In their second match, the Dark Blues earned a draw against Rangers (1-1), picking up a valuable point on the road and demonstrating their ability to compete with top-tier opponents.
🏆 Dundee are not participating in the Scottish League Cup, having failed to advance past the group stage. As a result, they are fully focused on the league, aiming to climb up the standings.
Match Results: Dundee
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 39;
- First-half wins for home team - 5; for away team - 6; draws - 7;
- Average first-half total: 1.28;
- Today's home side averages 0.59 goals, visitors - 0.69.
First-half Stats: Kilmarnock (home) vs Dundee (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- Wins: 1 (100%) vs 0 (0%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Draws: 0 (0%) vs 1 (100%);
- Average goals scored: 2 vs 0;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 5 vs 3;
- Losses: 1 vs 3;
- Draws: 4 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.3 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.3) vs 1 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.5).
- Kilmarnock have scored in the first half at home in 7 of their last 8 matches.
- Kilmarnock have scored in the first half in 6 of their last 7 matches.
Match Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 39;
- Home wins - 12, Away wins - 11, Draws - 16.
Statistics: Kilmarnock vs Dundee
- Matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- Wins: 0 vs 0;
- Win percentage: 0% vs 0%;
- Losses: 0 vs 1;
- Draws: 2 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 3;
- Losses: 3 vs 5;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
- Dundee have covered a +1.5 spread in 11 of their last 12 head-to-head meetings with Kilmarnock.
- Dundee have covered a +1.5 spread in 12 of their last 13 Premier League matches.
- Dundee have covered a +1.5 spread in their last 11 consecutive matches.
- Dundee have covered a +1.5 spread in 6 of their last 7 away matches in the Premier League.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Today's home team averages - 1.33 goals, away team - 1.36 goals;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.69;
- Both teams scored: overall - 27 times; at the home team's ground - 11 times.
Statistics: Kilmarnock vs Dundee
- Average total in the tournament: 4 vs 2.5;
- Average goals scored: 2 vs 1;
- Average first-half total: 1.5 vs 0.5;
- Average second-half total: 0.5 vs 0.5;
- Kilmarnock's average home total in the tournament - 2;
- Dundee's average away total in the tournament - 1;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.6 (home - 2) vs 1.6 (away - 1.6).
- Kilmarnock have conceded in their last 14 head-to-head matches against Dundee (Premier League).
- Kilmarnock have conceded at home in their last 8 head-to-head matches against Dundee (Premier League).
- Dundee have scored in 14 of their last 15 Premier League matches.
- Dundee have scored in 7 of their last 8 away Premier League matches.
Corners Prediction
Kilmarnock: Statistics
- Season average in the tournament - 5; at home - 3;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.5; at home - 4.83.
Dundee: Statistics
- Season average in the tournament - 3.5, away - 4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 7.6; away - 6.6.
- Total under 11.5 corners has hit in 17 of Kilmarnock's last 18 matches.
- Total under 11.5 corners has hit in Kilmarnock's last 13 consecutive Premier League matches.
- Total under 11.5 corners has hit in 7 of Dundee's last 8 away matches.
- Total under 11.5 corners has hit in Dundee's last 6 consecutive away Premier League matches.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.82 (1.41 for the home team and 1.41 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 2.33 (1 for the home team and 1.33 for the visitors).
Kilmarnock: Statistics
- Season average in the tournament - 2; at home - 2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.1; at home - 1.
Dundee: Statistics
- Season average in the tournament - 2, away - 1;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.3; away - 1.
- Total under 4.5 yellow cards has hit in the last 5 head-to-head matches (Premier League).
- Total under 4.5 yellow cards has hit in Kilmarnock's last 13 of their last 15 home matches (Premier League).
- Total under 4.5 yellow cards has hit in Kilmarnock's last 12 of their last 13 matches.
- Total under 4.5 yellow cards has hit in Kilmarnock's last 8 consecutive matches (Premier League).
- Total under 4.5 yellow cards has hit in Kilmarnock's last 6 of their last 7 home matches.
- Total under 4.5 yellow cards has hit in Dundee's last 9 of their last 10 matches (Premier League).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 39;
- Both teams scored overall - 27 times;
- At the home team's ground - 11 times.
Statistics: Kilmarnock vs Dundee
- Tournament matches played: 2 vs 2;
- Matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): Kilmarnock - Home BTTS - 1 (100%); Dundee - Away BTTS - 1 (100%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS occurrences: Kilmarnock - 4; Dundee - 6;
- Kilmarnock Home BTTS - 3 (50%); Dundee Away BTTS - 3 (60%).
- Kilmarnock have both scored and conceded in their last 14 head-to-head meetings with Dundee (Premier League).
- Kilmarnock have both scored and conceded at home in their last seven head-to-head meetings with Dundee (Premier League).
Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of the teams, Kilmarnock appear more confident: the hosts are coming into this match on a four-game unbeaten streak, showing consistent attacking play and solid performances at home. Dundee, on the other hand, kicked off with one loss and one draw, and their absence from the Scottish League Cup has limited their match practice. The head-to-head history indicates that encounters between these teams are often high-scoring: in the last six meetings, both teams have found the net at least once. Kilmarnock are aggressive at home, while Dundee can capitalize on counter-attacks, increasing the likelihood of both teams scoring. Final prediction: both teams to score (yes) - there is a strong chance that both hosts and visitors will find the back of the net.
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