Heart Of Midlothian vs Dundee

Recent form suggests Heart Of Midlothian are in red-hot form — 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses in their last 5. Their attacking output stands at 15 goals in 5 matches, and they have kept 1 clean sheet in that period. At the back, they have been showing signs of vulnerability, conceding 1.2 goals per game on average.

On the other side, Dundee have had a contrasting run of results. Dundee head into this fixture in decent shape after collecting 7 points from a possible 15 in their last 5. With 6 goals from 5 matches, their attack has been somewhat inconsistent, while defensively they have conceded relatively few (1.2 per game). Looking at the head-to-head record, the last 6 meetings have produced 3 Heart Of Midlothian wins, 3 Dundee wins and 0 draws. These meetings have generally delivered a steady flow of goals, averaging 2.8 goals per match.

The statistics point towards an open game here. Both teams have been involved in matches with plenty of goalmouth action recently, and the tactical setup suggests a similar pattern could emerge. As the stronger side on paper, Heart Of Midlothian will want to dictate proceedings. However, Dundee will be well aware of the threat they pose and may look to frustrate and hit on the break.

This is a closely contested fixture, with the model suggesting a draw is the most likely outcome. The predicted scoreline of 2-1 reflects the evenly matched nature of the contest. Confidence in this prediction stands at 45%. Kick-off in the Scottish Premiership awaits.