Scotland - PremiershipData current as of August 31, 2026

Kilmarnock vs Dundee United: match statistics

Kilmarnock crest
Kilmarnock
3 : 0half-time 1:0
Dundee United crest
Dundee United

Kilmarnock vs Dundee United: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Kilmarnock played against Dundee United in Premiership (Scotland). The game was played on May 2, 2026. Final score: 3:0.

Recent form

Kilmarnock has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Dundee United has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Kilmarnock scores 1.09 goals per game and allows 1.94. Dundee United scores 1.41 and allows 1.59. Games in this league average 2.75 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 56% of Kilmarnock's games and 59% of Dundee United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 62% and 53%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Dundee United has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.28 per game. Kilmarnock takes 11.2 shots per game, while Dundee United takes 13.4.

First-half and second-half trends

Kilmarnock leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.44 goals per game after halftime. Dundee United leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.88 after halftime.

When the teams score

Kilmarnock's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). For Dundee United, it is minutes 61-75 (14 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Premiership games average 2.75 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% 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

Dundee United appear favored due to superior finishing and form: the visitors have scored 48 goals this season versus Kilmarnock’s 37 and have netted 12 goals in the last 5 matches compared to 5 for the hosts. The visitors have a higher conversion rate of 13% versus 10% and average 4.38 shots on target per match vs 4 for Kilmarnock, translating to 2.0 points per match in the last 5 fixtures versus 1.4 for the hosts. Kilmarnock, however, shows better home xG figures (xG for 1.46 vs 1.37 for Dundee away) and concedes fewer goals at home (1.59 vs 2.00 conceded on the road for Dundee), while the home clean sheet rate is 29% versus just 6% for the visitors. The average total goals indicate a tendency toward open games (3.5 for visitors’ matches vs 2.88 for hosts’ matches), but the edge in finishing and recent results (12 goals and 2.0 PPG vs 5 goals and 1.4 PPG) supports a bet on an away win for Dundee United.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

I back BTTS - Yes with a 70% vs 30% probability because the available figures indicate strong chances for both teams to score. Dundee has a season BTTS rate of 69% and only 6% clean sheets, and in the last 5 matches they averaged 2.4 goals scored, which strongly suggests they rarely fail to find the net. Kilmarnock at home generates xG 1.58 with an average of 14.61 shots and a seasonal goals average of 1.33, while Dundee away concedes on average 2.0 goals, so the hosts have a realistic chance to score. Additionally, the league BTTS is 51%, and season numbers (Kilmarnock 50% BTTS, Dundee 69% BTTS and 48 goals scored and 54 conceded for Dundee) support the both teams to score scenario.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

Based on xG and averages I expect roughly 3.17 goals in the match: Kilmarnock has xG 1.58 and Dundee United’s defense concedes xG 1.69, translating to ≈1.63 goals for the hosts; Dundee United has xG 1.37 and Kilmarnock’s defense concedes xG 1.70, giving ≈1.54 goals for the visitors. Season shares of matches over 1.5 are 83% for Kilmarnock and 100% for Dundee United, and the percentages of matches with both teams scoring are 50% and 69%, so the chance of at least two goals is very high — hence Over 1.5 (92%). In the last 5 matches Dundee United scores on average 2.4 goals, Kilmarnock 1.0, which pushes the probability of Over 2.5 to about 63% (seasonal 50%/56%); Over 3.5 remains less certain. For these reasons I recommend the strongest signal: a bet on Over 1.5.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

I predict a half-time draw and a home win at full-time (X/1) as the most likely scenario. Kilmarnock were level at the break in 39% of matches, Dundee United in 19%, which together gives roughly a 29% chance of a draw after 45 minutes and supports X at HT. Over the 90 minutes the hosts show superior metrics: Kilmarnock average 1.5 points per home game versus 1.0 for Dundee, win 39% of home fixtures compared to just 19% away wins for the visitors, and the home xG is 1.58 versus 1.37 for the away side. After the break Kilmarnock score on average 0.83 goals while Dundee concede 1.19 goals in second halves; additionally the visitors have only 6% of away matches as clean sheets this season versus 28% for the hosts, which increases the probability that Kilmarnock will break the deadlock and win after 90 minutes.

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Stats by half

1 : 0
First half
2 : 0
Second half

Game stats

41Possession (%)59
KilmarnockDundee United
11Shots20
KilmarnockDundee United
8Shots on target5
KilmarnockDundee United
1.39xG2.08
KilmarnockDundee United
4Corners8
KilmarnockDundee United
18Dangerous attacks66
KilmarnockDundee United
13Fouls10
KilmarnockDundee United
0Cards1
KilmarnockDundee United

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.

KilmarnockDundee United
1.09Goals scored / game1.41
KilmarnockDundee United
1.94Goals allowed / game1.59
KilmarnockDundee United
42%Average possession41%
KilmarnockDundee United
3.71Shots on target / game4.56
KilmarnockDundee United

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

11.15Shots per game13.38
KilmarnockDundee United
3.71Shots on target4.56
KilmarnockDundee United
9.8%Shot conversion10.5%
KilmarnockDundee United
42%Possession41%
KilmarnockDundee United
1.28xG for1.48
KilmarnockDundee United
1.67xG against1.7
KilmarnockDundee United

Shooting quality

Kilmarnock: BalancedDundee United: Balanced
KilmarnockDundee United
Accuracy (shots on target)33%34%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.290.31

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.

Dundee United is 43% better for: last-5 form.

1.4 pts / game - Kilmarnock · 2 pts / game - Dundee United

Kilmarnock
WWLDL
Season result split
18% W29% R53% P
Season (W-D-L)
6-10-18
0.82 pts / game · goal difference -29
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-1-2
1.40 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
5-4-8
Last 5 at home
3-1-1
WLWWD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.42Opponent xG: 1.15BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 40%
Dundee United
DWLWW
Season result split
29% W38% R32% P
Season (W-D-L)
10-13-11
1.26 pts / game · goal difference -6
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
3-7-6
Last 5 away
1-1-3
LWLDL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.4Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.87Opponent xG: 1.47BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 80%

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.

Dundee United is 29% better for: goals scored per game.

1.09 goals / game - Kilmarnock · 1.41 goals / game - Dundee United

Dundee United is 22% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.94 goals / game - Kilmarnock · 1.59 goals / game - Dundee United

Kilmarnock scoring profile: very strong

Kilmarnock scores in 71% of games (24 of 34 meczów), while Dundee United keeps a clean sheet in 18% (6 of 34 meczów).

Dundee United scoring profile: very strong

Dundee United scores in 71% of games (24 of 34 meczów), while Kilmarnock keeps a clean sheet in 21% (7 of 34 meczów).

37Goals scored (season)48
KilmarnockDundee United
66Goals conceded (season)54
KilmarnockDundee United
3.03Average goals per game3
KilmarnockDundee United
5Goals scored (last 5)12
KilmarnockDundee United
6Goals conceded (last 5)8
KilmarnockDundee United

How often they score at least...

71%1 goal71%
KilmarnockDundee United
29%2 goals53%
KilmarnockDundee United
6%3 goals18%
KilmarnockDundee United
3%4 goals0%
KilmarnockDundee United

How often they concede at least...

79%1 goal82%
KilmarnockDundee United
59%2 goals50%
KilmarnockDundee United
38%3 goals21%
KilmarnockDundee United
12%4 goals6%
KilmarnockDundee United

* 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.

51%
League average

Goal patterns

18%BTTS at half-time24%
KilmarnockDundee United
6%BTTS in both halves12%
KilmarnockDundee United
18%Scored in both halves35%
KilmarnockDundee United

BTTS and goal count

44%Min. 3 goals and BTTS41%
KilmarnockDundee United
18%Min. 3 goals without BTTS12%
KilmarnockDundee United
20%BTTS - last 560%
KilmarnockDundee United

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

82%Min. 1 goal before half-time85%
KilmarnockDundee United
41%Min. 2 goals before half-time32%
KilmarnockDundee United
15%Min. 3 goals before half-time9%
KilmarnockDundee United

2nd half

82%Min. 1 goal after half-time85%
KilmarnockDundee United
53%Min. 2 goals after half-time53%
KilmarnockDundee United
18%Min. 3 goals after half-time26%
KilmarnockDundee United

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.

Kilmarnock is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.29 pts / game - Kilmarnock · 1.18 pts / game - Dundee United

Kilmarnock - half-time state
35% leading24% draw41% trailing
Dundee United - half-time state
29% leading29% draw41% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.29Points per game (1st half)1.18
KilmarnockDundee United
0.65Goals scored (1st half)0.53
KilmarnockDundee United
0.76Goals conceded (1st half)0.74
KilmarnockDundee United
1.41Average goals (1st half)1.26
KilmarnockDundee United
47%Clean sheet before half-time38%
KilmarnockDundee United
53%No goal before half-time53%
KilmarnockDundee United

After half-time (2nd half)

0.85Points per game (2nd half)1.29
KilmarnockDundee United
0.44Goals scored (2nd half)0.88
KilmarnockDundee United
1.18Goals conceded (2nd half)0.85
KilmarnockDundee United
1.62Average goals (2nd half)1.74
KilmarnockDundee United
35%Clean sheet after half-time38%
KilmarnockDundee United
59%No goal after half-time41%
KilmarnockDundee United

Kilmarnock - second-half results

18% W32% R50% P
44
Half-time points
22
Half-time goals
-4
Goal difference (1st half)
29
Second-half points
-25
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.29
PPG before half-time
Lead holding51%

Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 18%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.

Defense after halftime+0.4

Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Dundee United - second-half results

32% W32% R35% P
40
Half-time points
18
Half-time goals
-7
Goal difference (1st half)
44
Second-half points
+1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.18
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.1

Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Kilmarnock - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.801.00
Goals scored / game0.80.2
Goals allowed / game0.80.4
Average goals per game1.60.6
1 goal100%60%
2 goals40%0%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet40%60%
No goal40%80%
Goal difference0-1
Half-time: 60% leading - 0% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 4
Dundee United - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.601.60
Goals scored / game0.61.8
Goals allowed / game0.41.2
Average goals per game1.03.0
1 goal60%100%
2 goals20%100%
3 goals20%60%
Clean sheet80%40%
No goal40%0%
Goal difference+1+3
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 3

* 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.

Kilmarnock
ScoredConceded
3
10
0-15
8
10
16-30
11
6
31-45
5
14
46-60
2
11
61-75
8
15
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.

Dundee United
ScoredConceded
5
3
0-15
5
13
16-30
8
9
31-45
7
11
46-60
14
5
61-75
9
13
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (14 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.

* 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

3.01
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.3 : 1.7
Estimated goal split
home : away
110%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
58%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-34%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
50%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
8%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 13 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Kilmarnock

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.39
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.46
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+3.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.19
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.27
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
69%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
166%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.58
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.2
Late goals
22% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 8% come in the first quarter-hour.
22%

Dundee United

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.22
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.04
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.07
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.11
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
121%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
100%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.74
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
19% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 10% come in the first quarter-hour.
19%

* 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

KilmarnockLigaDundee United
Average goals per game 3.032.75 3.00
Both teams scored 56%51% 59%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 62%52% 53%
Clean sheets 21%28% 18%
Goal before half-time 82%75% 85%
Goal after half-time 82%80% 85%

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

2.75
Average goals per game
51%
Both teams scored
52%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
28%
Clean sheets
1.59
Home goals / game
1.17
Away goals / game
+36%
Home attack advantage
+26%
Home defensive advantage
+17%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
75%
1 goal
33%
2 goals
9%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
80%
1 goal
47%
2 goals
18%
3 goals
6%
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. KilmarnockGoalRobbie DeasAssist: Greg Kiltie
  2. Dundee UnitedYellow cardNeil Farrugia
  3. KilmarnockSubstitutionOn: Dominic ThompsonOff: Nicky Serghei Clescenco
  4. KilmarnockGoalFindlay Curtis
  5. Dundee UnitedSubstitutionOn: Vicko ŠeveljOff: Max Watters
  6. Dundee UnitedSubstitutionOn: Ivan DolčekOff: Krisztián Keresztes
  7. KilmarnockSubstitutionOn: Liam PolworthOff: Bruce Anderson
  8. KilmarnockGoalJoe Hugill
  9. Dundee UnitedSubstitutionOn: Owen StirtonOff: Neil Farrugia

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.

Kevin ClancyMatches officiated: 13
3.38Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 262%Home wins15%Draws23%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Kilmarnock's perspective: 1 win, 2 draws and 0 losses against Dundee United. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.

FAQ

What was the result of Kilmarnock vs Dundee United?

The Premiership match finished Kilmarnock 3:0 Dundee United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Kilmarnock and Dundee United?

In the last 3 head-to-head matches Kilmarnock won 1, Dundee United won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Kilmarnock vs Dundee United?

Kilmarnock score 1.09 goals per game on average and Dundee United 1.41. The Premiership average is 2.75 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Kilmarnock's matches and 59% of Dundee United's.

What form are Kilmarnock and Dundee United in?

Over the last 5 games Kilmarnock have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Dundee United 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).

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

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