Scotland - PremiershipData current as of September 11, 2026

Dundee vs Hearts: match statistics

Dundee crest
Dundee
0 : 1half-time 0:1
Hearts crest
Hearts
125%(7.50)
X20%(4.00)
255%(1.44)

Hearts are displaying decidedly higher form and quality this season, occupying 1st place in the table with an impressive record of 13 wins, 5 draws, and only 2 losses. The visiting team shows particular effectiveness on the road (60% wins, goal difference +8), averaging 1.8 goals scored and conceding just 1.0 goal per away match. Dundee, despite decent home form (50% wins), sits in 9th position and possesses significantly worse statistics, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per home match. Hearts boast better xG figures (1.63 vs 1.18 for the hosts), higher possession (53% vs 42%), and a greater number of shots on target (4.9 vs 3.3). Hearts' recent form (4 wins in 5 matches, 2.4 points per match) compared to the solid but less impressive form of Dundee (2.0 points per match) supports a win for the league leaders. The difference in class and quality between the two teams is evident, making Hearts the clear favorite for this encounter.

Dundee vs Hearts: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Dundee played against Hearts in Premiership (Scotland). The game was played on January 11, 2026. Final score: 0:1.

Recent form

Dundee has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Hearts has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.

Scoring records

Dundee scores 0.90 goals per game and allows 1.57. Hearts scores 1.95 and allows 0.85. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 43% of Dundee's games and 50% of Hearts's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 55%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Hearts has the higher season xG average, 1.68 to 1.03 per game. Dundee takes 9.2 shots per game, while Hearts takes 14.8.

First-half and second-half trends

Dundee leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.38 goals per game after halftime. Hearts leads at halftime in 45% and scores 1.15 after halftime.

When the teams score

Dundee's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For Hearts, it is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Premiership games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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 are displaying decidedly higher form and quality this season, occupying 1st place in the table with an impressive record of 13 wins, 5 draws, and only 2 losses. The visiting team shows particular effectiveness on the road (60% wins, goal difference +8), averaging 1.8 goals scored and conceding just 1.0 goal per away match. Dundee, despite decent home form (50% wins), sits in 9th position and possesses significantly worse statistics, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per home match. Hearts boast better xG figures (1.63 vs 1.18 for the hosts), higher possession (53% vs 42%), and a greater number of shots on target (4.9 vs 3.3). Hearts' recent form (4 wins in 5 matches, 2.4 points per match) compared to the solid but less impressive form of Dundee (2.0 points per match) supports a win for the league leaders. The difference in class and quality between the two teams is evident, making Hearts the clear favorite for this encounter.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

0 : 1
First half
0 : 0
Second half

Game stats

53Possession (%)47
DundeeHearts
17Shots6
DundeeHearts
5Shots on target1
DundeeHearts
1.97xG0.61
DundeeHearts
6Corners4
DundeeHearts
77Dangerous attacks20
DundeeHearts
13Fouls14
DundeeHearts
2Cards2
DundeeHearts

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

0.9Goals scored / game1.95
DundeeHearts
1.57Goals allowed / game0.85
DundeeHearts
39%Average possession54%
DundeeHearts
2.86Shots on target / game5.2
DundeeHearts

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

9.19Shots per game14.75
DundeeHearts
2.86Shots on target5.2
DundeeHearts
9.8%Shot conversion13.2%
DundeeHearts
39%Possession54%
DundeeHearts
1.03xG for1.68
DundeeHearts
1.83xG against1.09
DundeeHearts

Shooting quality

Dundee: BalancedHearts: Attacking
DundeeHearts
Accuracy (shots on target)31%35%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.310.38

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Hearts is 20% better for: last-5 form.

2 pts / game - Dundee · 2.4 pts / game - Hearts

Dundee
DLWWW
Season result split
29% W19% D52% L
Season (W-D-L)
6-4-11
1.05 pts / game · goal difference -14
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
5-1-4
Last 5 at home
3-0-2
LWLWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.31Opponent xG: 1.79BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%
Hearts
WWWLW
Season result split
65% W25% D10% L
Season (W-D-L)
13-5-2
2.20 pts / game · goal difference +22
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-0-1
2.40 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
6-2-2
Last 5 away
2-1-2
LDWWL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.8Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.55Opponent xG: 1.28BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%

Goalshow 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 117% better for: goals scored per game.

0.9 goals / game - Dundee · 1.95 goals / game - Hearts

Hearts is 85% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.57 goals / game - Dundee · 0.85 goals / game - Hearts

Dundee scoring profile: mixed

Dundee scores in 57% of games (12 of 21 meczów), while Hearts keeps a clean sheet in 45% (9 of 20 meczów).

Hearts scoring profile: very strong

Hearts scores in 90% of games (18 of 20 meczów), while Dundee keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 meczów).

19Goals scored (season)39
DundeeHearts
33Goals conceded (season)17
DundeeHearts
2.48Average goals per game2.8
DundeeHearts
6Goals scored (last 5)9
DundeeHearts
4Goals conceded (last 5)5
DundeeHearts

How often they score at least...

57%1 goal90%
DundeeHearts
24%2 goals70%
DundeeHearts
10%3 goals30%
DundeeHearts
0%4 goals5%
DundeeHearts

How often they concede at least...

81%1 goal55%
DundeeHearts
48%2 goals20%
DundeeHearts
19%3 goals10%
DundeeHearts
10%4 goals0%
DundeeHearts

* 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

10%BTTS at half-time20%
DundeeHearts
0%BTTS in both halves5%
DundeeHearts
10%Scored in both halves50%
DundeeHearts

BTTS and goal count

33%Min. 3 goals and BTTS40%
DundeeHearts
14%Min. 3 goals without BTTS15%
DundeeHearts
40%BTTS - last 560%
DundeeHearts

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.

1st half

86%Min. 1 goal before half-time85%
DundeeHearts
38%Min. 2 goals before half-time40%
DundeeHearts
14%Min. 3 goals before half-time5%
DundeeHearts

2nd half

67%Min. 1 goal after half-time80%
DundeeHearts
33%Min. 2 goals after half-time50%
DundeeHearts
5%Min. 3 goals after half-time10%
DundeeHearts

Game halveswhen 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 45% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.14 pts / game - Dundee · 1.65 pts / game - Hearts

Dundee - half-time state
33% leading14% draw52% trailing
Hearts - half-time state
45% leading30% draw25% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.14Points per game (1st half)1.65
DundeeHearts
0.52Goals scored (1st half)0.8
DundeeHearts
0.86Goals conceded (1st half)0.5
DundeeHearts
1.38Average goals (1st half)1.3
DundeeHearts
43%Clean sheet before half-time60%
DundeeHearts
62%No goal before half-time35%
DundeeHearts

After half-time (2nd half)

0.9Points per game (2nd half)2.15
DundeeHearts
0.38Goals scored (2nd half)1.15
DundeeHearts
0.71Goals conceded (2nd half)0.35
DundeeHearts
1.1Average goals (2nd half)1.5
DundeeHearts
48%Clean sheet after half-time70%
DundeeHearts
71%No goal after half-time25%
DundeeHearts

Dundee - second-half results

14% W48% D38% L
24
Half-time points
11
Half-time goals
-7
Goal difference (1st half)
19
Second-half points
-7
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.14
PPG before half-time
Lead holding88%

Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 29%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.

Defense after halftime-0.2

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Hearts - second-half results

60% W35% D5% L
33
Half-time points
16
Half-time goals
+6
Goal difference (1st half)
43
Second-half points
+16
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.65
PPG before half-time
Lead holding144%

Leads at halftime in 45% of games and wins 65%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.2

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Dundee - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.001.00
Goals scored / game0.80.4
Goals allowed / game0.20.6
Average goals per game1.01.0
1 goal80%60%
2 goals20%40%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet80%60%
No goal40%80%
Goal difference+3-1
Half-time: 60% leading - 20% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 4
Hearts - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.401.60
Goals scored / game1.00.8
Goals allowed / game0.40.6
Average goals per game1.41.4
1 goal100%80%
2 goals40%40%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet80%40%
No goal20%40%
Goal difference+3+1
Half-time: 80% leading - 0% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 5

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Dundee
ScoredConceded
1
4
0-15
4
7
16-30
6
7
31-45
4
3
46-60
2
3
61-75
2
9
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.

Hearts
ScoredConceded
3
2
0-15
6
4
16-30
7
4
31-45
8
3
46-60
7
1
61-75
8
3
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.63
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
0.9 : 1.8
Estimated goal split
home : away
103%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
47%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+52%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
51%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
4%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 25 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Dundee

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.80
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.13
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+6.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.13
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.26
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
63%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
140%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.95
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
11% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 5% come in the first quarter-hour.
11%

Hearts

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.59
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.51
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-6.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.27
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.24
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
174%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
59%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.20
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
21% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 8% come in the first quarter-hour.
21%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premiership).

Teams vs league

DundeeLigaHearts
Average goals per game 2.482.55 2.80
Both teams scored 43%50% 50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 48%49% 55%
Clean sheets 19%29% 45%
Goal before half-time 86%74% 85%
Goal after half-time 67%79% 80%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.55
Average goals per game
50%
Both teams scored
49%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
29%
Clean sheets
1.43
Home goals / game
1.12
Away goals / game
+28%
Home attack advantage
+22%
Home defensive advantage
+13%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
74%
1 goal
31%
2 goals
7%
3 goals
1%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
79%
1 goal
44%
2 goals
13%
3 goals
2%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. DundeeYellow cardRyan Astley
  2. HeartsRed cardAlexander Schwolow
  3. HeartsSubstitutionOn: Michael SteinwenderOff: Jordi Altena
  4. DundeeYellow cardFinlay Robertson
  5. DundeeSubstitutionOn: Charlie ReillyOff: Callum Jones
  6. DundeeSubstitutionOn: Emile AcauahOff: Drey Wright

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.

Ryan LeeMatches officiated: 15
3.93Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 247%Home wins13%Draws40%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Dundee's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Hearts. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

Heart of Midlothian FC
4 : 0
Dundee FC

FAQ

What was the result of Dundee vs Hearts?

The Premiership match finished Dundee 0:1 Hearts. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Dundee vs Hearts?

Dundee score 0.90 goals per game on average and Hearts 1.95. The Premiership average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Dundee's matches and 50% of Hearts's.

What form are Dundee and Hearts in?

Over the last 5 games Dundee have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Hearts 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dundee vs Hearts?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Dundee vs Hearts: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.