Dundee United vs Hearts: match statistics
Hearts clearly outperforms Dundee United in every statistical aspect. The visitors top the table with an impressive record of 15 wins, 6 draws, and only 2 losses, while the hosts sit in 8th place with a negative home goal difference (-2). Hearts displays excellent away form with a 64% win rate, averaging 1.73 goals per game and keeping clean sheets in 45% of matches. Dundee United struggles with efficiency, winning only 27% of their home games and failing to score in 36% of home fixtures. Recent form also favors Hearts – averaging 2.2 points per game over their last 5 matches compared to the hosts' 1.4. Additionally, Hearts boasts a superior shot conversion rate (13% vs 8%) and possession dominance (52% vs 41%), making them a clear favorite in this clash.
Dundee United vs Hearts: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Dundee United played against Hearts in Premiership (Scotland). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Recent form
Dundee United has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Hearts has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Dundee United scores 1.27 goals per game and allows 1.55. Hearts scores 1.91 and allows 0.83. Games in this league average 2.58 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Dundee United's games and 48% of Hearts's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 52%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hearts has the higher season xG average, 1.64 to 1.43 per game. Dundee United takes 12.9 shots per game, while Hearts takes 14.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Dundee United leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.68 goals per game after halftime. Hearts leads at halftime in 43% and scores 1.17 after halftime.
When the teams score
Dundee United's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). For Hearts, it is minutes 46-60 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premiership games average 2.58 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Hearts clearly outperforms Dundee United in every statistical aspect. The visitors top the table with an impressive record of 15 wins, 6 draws, and only 2 losses, while the hosts sit in 8th place with a negative home goal difference (-2). Hearts displays excellent away form with a 64% win rate, averaging 1.73 goals per game and keeping clean sheets in 45% of matches. Dundee United struggles with efficiency, winning only 27% of their home games and failing to score in 36% of home fixtures. Recent form also favors Hearts – averaging 2.2 points per game over their last 5 matches compared to the hosts' 1.4. Additionally, Hearts boasts a superior shot conversion rate (13% vs 8%) and possession dominance (52% vs 41%), making them a clear favorite in this clash.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Dundee United | Hearts | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.37 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Hearts is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Dundee United · 2 pts / game - Hearts
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Hearts is 50% better for: goals scored per game.
1.27 goals / game - Dundee United · 1.91 goals / game - Hearts
Hearts is 87% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.55 goals / game - Dundee United · 0.83 goals / game - Hearts
Dundee United scores in 68% of games (15 of 22 meczów), while Hearts keeps a clean sheet in 48% (11 of 23 meczów).
Hearts scores in 91% of games (21 of 23 meczów), while Dundee United keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 22 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Dundee United
Over / Under - Hearts
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Hearts is 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.18 pts / game - Dundee United · 1.61 pts / game - Hearts
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dundee United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 23%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Hearts - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 65%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (10 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Dundee United
Hearts
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Dundee United | Liga | Hearts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.82 | 2.58 | ▲ 2.74 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 48% | • 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 49% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 30% | ▲ 48% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 95% | 74% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 78% | • 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Dundee United's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Hearts. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Dundee United vs Hearts?
The Premiership match finished Dundee United 0:3 Hearts. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Dundee United and Hearts?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Dundee United won 0, Hearts won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Dundee United vs Hearts?
Dundee United score 1.27 goals per game on average and Hearts 1.91. The Premiership average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Dundee United's matches and 48% of Hearts's.
What form are Dundee United and Hearts in?
Over the last 5 games Dundee United have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Hearts 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dundee United vs Hearts?
The statistical background for Dundee United vs Hearts — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.