Dundee will take on Dundee United in the 185th Dundee derby on Sunday, 15 March, in a match that is all about bragging rights.
The two teams are separated by just two points in the middle of the Scottish Premiership league table, but with a top-six finish already out of the equation and relegation too far away, the incentive for everyone involved on Sunday is to give their supporters something to shout about.
Before taking a look at the rest of today's betting tips, check out our Dundee vs Dundee Utd prediction below.
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Dundee vs Dundee Utd key stats
- Dundee are unbeaten across their last four matches in all competitions.
- Dundee Utd have won just one of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in three of the last four Dundee derbies.
Dundee vs Dundee Utd preview: Hosts to end 22-year struggle
| Dundee | vs | Dundee United |
|---|---|---|
| 8th | Position | 7th |
| 31 | Points | 33 |
| 29 | Goals For | 36 |
| 46 | Goals Against | 46 |
| 5 | Clean Sheets | 4 |
| 7th | Home Rank | 8th |
| 9th | Away Rank | 7th |
Dundee haven't managed to beat Dundee United in back-to-back league matches since 2004, but they are well placed to put an end to this streak this weekend.
The Dark Blues are having a solid season and are on track for their highest league finish in three years. While a top-six finish will elude them, they could finish above Dundee United for the first time since the Tangerines returned to the top flight in 2024.
What will please manager Steven Pressley the most coming into the derby is the fact that his team are in good form (two wins and two draws from their last four league games). Despite what some people might say, form absolutely does matter ahead of derby matches.
The past four Dundee derbies in the Scottish Premiership have been won by the away side.
Pressley's only fresh injury concern ahead of this one is Yan Dhanda, who was forced off with an injury against Motherwell last time out. Outside of Dhanda, Dundee are also missing Clark Robertson and Billy Koumetio.
As for Dundee United, the form guide doesn't make for pleasant reading. The Tangerines have won just one of their last four Scottish Premiership matches and were dumped out of the Scottish Cup at the hands of Falkirk last time out.
Jim Goodwin will not want to be the man who leads Dundee United to back-to-back league derby defeats for the first time in 22 years, but his side's away form is unlikely to fill him with much confidence.
Dundee have only lost one of their past six home league games.
Goodwin's men have won just three of their 14 Scottish Premiership matches on the road this season, but the fact that this match will be played just down the road from Tannadice could offer some comfort.
Dundee United are missing Isaac Pappoe and Craig Sibbald due to injuries, but Goodwin is expected to shuffle his pack after last week's tepid display.
Dundee vs Dundee United form guide & betting tips
| Dundee | vs | Dundee United |
|---|---|---|
| W-D-W-D-L | Form | L-W-L-D-D |
| 8 | Points | 8 |
| 7th | Form Table | 8th |
| 10 | Goals For | 6 |
| 9 | Goals Against | 6 |
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Whispers predicts: Dundee 2-0 Dundee United
Dundee to win the match outright has been priced at 13/10 by Bet365, which represents brilliant value when you consider their recent form compared to United's. To add a -1.5 handicap, you will see your odds boosted to 3/1.
As with most derby matches these days, don't expect a goalfest. The significance of the match will likely result in a cagey affair, and under 2.5 goals has been priced at 10/11.
Simon Murray is Dundee's top goalscorer this season with seven goals, and he is priced at 2/1 to score anytime with Bet365.
> Scoreline - Dundee 2-0 Dundee United at 11/1 | Likelihood: Outsider
> Match result - Dundee to win at 13/10 | Likelihood: Probable
> Total goals - Under 2.5 at 10/11 | Likelihood: Probable