Dundee and Dundee Utd will meet in one of the more interesting duels in the Scottish FA Cup, on Monday, 20 January.
With both teams hoping to secure a place in the next stage, along with a win in the city derby, who will emerge victorious from this duel? Find out by reading our Dundee vs Dundee Utd prediction and preview below.
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Dundee vs Dundee Utd prediction: Another draw in Dundee derby
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in 11 of Dundee's 12 home matches in the league this season.
- We saw both teams score in 58% of Dundee Utd's away games in the Premiership so far.
- Four of the last six meetings between Dundee and Dundee Utd have ended in draws.
Correct score prediction: Dundee 1-1 Dundee Utd
Given that the guests have done better this season, but Dundee FC have the home-court advantage, a draw in this game sounds realistic, especially since that was the case in four of the last six meetings between these teams.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Dundee Utd the more likely winners
- HOME: 15/8 (2.88) – 34.80%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.40%
- AWAY: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.40%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It is obvious based on these Dundee vs Dundee Utd odds that the guests are the expected winners, although not by a big margin.
While Dundee United have certainly done better this season, the two teams are in similar forms. However, we saw Dundee Utd beat Dundee just a couple of weeks ago in their duel in the Premiership.
Anyhow, in addition to our predictions for this game, remember to also check our betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Many draws in recent years
Three of the previous five H2H duels between Dundee and Dundee United have ended without a winner, so it's been a very close matchup lately, although Dundee FC are without a win in the last eight Dundee derbies.
Also, Dundee Utd have the advantage when it comes to the overall H2H record between these teams: 65-34-38.
Scotland Premiership 02/01/25
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Dundee Utd
Scotland Premiership 04/08/24
Dundee Utd
Dundee
Scotland Premiership 09/04/22
Dundee Utd
Dundee
Scotland Premiership 01/02/22
Dundee
Dundee Utd
Scotland Premiership 19/09/21
Dundee Utd
Dundee
Dundee preview: Hoping to finally win the city derby
With just one loss in their last five games in the Scottish Premiership, Dundee FC have done well lately. That being said, that loss came against their city rivals and next opponent, Dundee United, so their fans will hope for redemption this time around. In any case, Dundee enter this match high on confidence after drawing against both Rangers and Celtic in their last two league matches.
Meanwhile, Joe Shaughnessy, Billy Koumetio, Scott Fraser, Jordan McGhee, Antonio Portales, Ziyad Larkeche are out with injuries at this time.
Predicted lineup: Carson (GK), Astley, Robertson, Donnelly, Mulligan, Sylla, Garza, Ingram, Adewumi, Robertson & Murray
Scotland Premiership 10/05/25
L
Kilmarnock
3
Dundee
2
Scotland Premiership 03/05/25
L
Motherwell
2
Dundee
1
Scotland Premiership 26/04/25
W
Hearts
0
Dundee
1
Scotland Premiership 13/04/25
L
Hibernian
4
Dundee
0
Scotland Premiership 05/04/25
W
St Mirren
0
Dundee
2
Dundee United preview: On a good run of form lately
With four wins in their last six matches in the league, Dundee Utd have been impressive recently and thanks to this good run of form, they are now third in the standings with 37 points from 23 games. Of course, Dundee Utd fans will hope that their team can extend this good run against their city rivals in the FA Cup and beat them for the second time in 2025 after they already did it in the Premiership.
When it comes to team news, David Babunski and Craig Sibbald are on Dundee United's injury list ahead of this game.
Predicted lineup: Walton (GK), Adegboyega, Gallagher, Holt, Strain, Docherty, Sevelj, Ferry, Stephenson, Middleton & Dalby
Scotland Premiership 10/05/25
L
St Mirren
2
Dundee Utd
0
Scotland Premiership 03/05/25
L
Hibernian
3
Dundee Utd
1
Scotland Premiership 26/04/25
L
Celtic
5
Dundee Utd
0
Scotland Premiership 12/04/25
W
St Johnstone
0
Dundee Utd
1
Scotland Premiership 06/04/25
W
Hearts
0
Dundee Utd
1
Player to watch: Sam Dalby
The 25-year-old forward is having the best season of his career as he's currently at 10 goals scored in the Premiership, helping Dundee United to third place in the standings. So, Dalby will be the biggest offensive threat to Dundee FC and he's our player to watch in the Dundee derby.
