Dundee Utd v Heart of Midlothian prediction

Premiership · · Tannadice Park

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Dundee Utd v Heart of Midlothian, Premiership on Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Dundee Utd host Heart of Midlothian in the Premiership on Saturday 31 October (kick-off 15:00 UK).

The key numbers

Heart of Midlothian have scored 19 goals, the most of the 12 clubs (2026/27 so far).

Heart of Midlothian have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions. Dundee Utd are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Heart of Midlothian, every meeting checked.

Form and the table

Seven of Dundee Utd’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in four of Dundee Utd’s last 15 results in all competitions (27%). At home, Dundee Utd have three wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.57 points per game, scoring 1.43 and conceding 1.14. Dundee Utd have scored 11 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 12 clubs (2026/27 so far). Dundee Utd have conceded 12 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 12 clubs.

11 of Heart of Midlothian’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in 12 of Heart of Midlothian’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%). Away from home, Heart of Midlothian have two wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.14 points per game, scoring 1.57 and conceding 1.86. Heart of Midlothian have conceded eight goals, the third-fewest of the 12 clubs (2026/27 so far).

Dundee Utd are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions. Heart of Midlothian are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Dundee Utd (sixth) and Heart of Midlothian (third) are four points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Heart of Midlothian the stronger side, 135 rating points above Dundee Utd (Heart of Midlothian 1783, Dundee Utd 1648, after at least 199 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 9 August 2026, finished Heart Of Midlothian 4–0 Dundee Utd.

Team news

Predicted Dundee Utd XI (4-3-3): J. Walton, M. Forbes, B. Esselink, J. Rawlins, K. Ciubotaru, D. Tait, P. Camará, L. Cameron, J. Randall, D. Bennie, I. Metsoko — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Vicko Ševelj (5.7 per match over three appearances) and Lyall Cameron (5.1 per match over four appearances, two goals and one assist) have been Dundee Utd’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Dundee Utd (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Lyall Cameron averages 2.3 key passes per 90 over 314 minutes.

Predicted Heart of Midlothian XI (4-4-2): B. Reus, J. Altena, J. McCart, S. Findlay, O. McEntee, L. Mendy, J. Mcpake, C. Miller, C. Braga, J. wilson, J. Williams — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Josh Mcpake (6.3 per match over 11 appearances, three goals and five assists) and L. Mendy (4.4 per match over 10 appearances, three goals) have been Heart of Midlothian’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Heart of Midlothian (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Josh Mcpake averages 2.2 key passes per 90 over 863 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. L. Mendy averages 0.9 key passes per 90 over 789 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The numbers

  • Kick-off: · Premiership · Tannadice Park
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Dundee Utd 1 · draws 1 · Heart of Midlothian 4 · 2.67 goals/game
  • Recent form: Dundee Utd 2W 2D 1L · Heart of Midlothian 2W 2D 1L

Dundee Utd v Heart of Midlothian (Premiership): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

1.25 / 2.25
Goals
against 1.38 / 0.88 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
7.14 / 7.43
Corners
against 4.86 / 3.86 · 5 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 7 matches
6.71 / 5.57
Shots on target
against 4.14 / 2.43 · 5 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 7 matches
3 / 1.71
Cards
against 2.29 / 2.86 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameDundee Utd for / againstLineHeart of Midlothian for / against
Goals scored
1.25 for · 1.38 against n 8
2.5standard
2.25 for · 0.88 against n 8
Corners won
7.14 for · 4.86 against n 7
9.5standard
7.43 for · 3.86 against n 7
Shots
17.29 for · 14.43 against n 7
19.5standard
17.14 for · 9.43 against n 7
Shots on target
6.71 for · 4.14 against n 7
8.5standard
5.57 for · 2.43 against n 7
Fouls committed
12.29 for · 11.71 against n 7
21.5standard
13 for · 15.57 against n 7
Cards shown
3 for · 2.29 against n 7
3.5standard
1.71 for · 2.86 against n 7
Dundee Utd
Dundee Utd — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Abdoulaye Yoro n 734.6
34/2
1.53/1
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D. Tait n 884.1
2.88/5
2.87/6
—
L. Rose n 829.6
2.34/2
0.41/0
—
E. Agyei n 871.5
27/5
26/5
—
M. Merghem n 836.1
1.95/1
0.62/0
—
Dundee Utd — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
N. Farrugia n 818
3.14/1
0.61/0
D. Bennie n 860.4
2.87/4
0.94/1
Z. Sapsford n 850.4
2.27/3
0.93/1
J. Randall n 862.3
26/3
1.46/1
L. Rose n 829.6
1.94/1
0.82/0
Dundee Utd — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
L. Cameron n 862.8
0.42/0
0.42/0
J. Randall n 862.3
0.42/0
0.42/0
I. Metsoko n 843.8
0.31/0
0.31/0
M. Merghem n 836.1
00/0
0.61/1
W. Ferry n 872
0.21/0
0.21/0
Dundee Utd — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
E. Agyei n 871.5
3.67/6
K. Ciubotaru n 671.8
3.36/4
V. Ševelj n 877.4
2.65/5
Panutche Camará n 857
2.66/3
Abdoulaye Yoro n 734.6
2.64/1
Dundee Utd — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
J. Walton n 890
3.17/6
Heart of Midlothian
Heart of Midlothian — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
P. Kabore n 836.4
3.15/4
1.96/0
—
S. Guendouz n 839.6
2.86/2
2.67/2
—
Ageu n 824.3
2.34/1
1.94/0
—
J. Williams n 839.3
25/1
1.12/1
—
Cláudio Braga n 880
1.86/4
1.86/4
—
Heart of Midlothian — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Cláudio Braga n 880
2.87/5
14/2
S. Guendouz n 839.6
2.64/2
0.62/0
Josh Mcpake n 873.6
2.46/4
1.15/2
P. Kabore n 836.4
2.26/1
1.54/1
Sabah Kerjota n 832.5
1.73/2
0.72/0
Heart of Midlothian — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Josh Mcpake n 873.6
0.32/0
0.64/0
R. Mato n 813.6
00/0
0.81/0
C. Miller n 870.6
0.52/1
0.21/0
S. Kingsley n 858.1
0.42/0
0.21/0
James wilson n 869.3
0.53/0
00/0
Heart of Midlothian — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Sabah Kerjota n 832.5
4.26/2
R. Mato n 813.6
3.33/1
C. Borchgrevink n 861.5
3.17/4
H. Milne n 867.6
2.87/5
L. Mendy n 878.5
2.77/6
Heart of Midlothian — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Beau Reus n 893.8
1.85/3

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Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind Dundee Utd v Heart of Midlothian — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Dundee UtdLDWWD
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1.2 scored / 1 conceded per game
Heart of MidlothianWLDWD
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 2.2 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Dundee Utd 1 · 1 draw · Heart of Midlothian 4 · 2.67 goals/game
  • 2026-08-09 Heart Of Midlothian 4–0 Dundee Utd
  • 2026-01-31 Dundee Utd 0–3 Heart Of Midlothian
  • 2025-11-09 Heart Of Midlothian 1–1 Dundee Utd
  • 2025-08-10 Dundee Utd 2–3 Heart Of Midlothian
  • 2025-04-06 Heart Of Midlothian 0–1 Dundee Utd
  • 2025-01-05 Dundee Utd 0–1 Heart Of Midlothian
League standing · 2026/27
Dundee Utd#6 pos12 pts9 pl-1 GD
Heart of Midlothian#3 pos16 pts8 pl+11 GD
Goals per game
Dundee Utd scored1.22
Heart of Midlothian scored2.38
Dundee Utd conceded1.33
Heart of Midlothian conceded1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Dundee Utd and Heart of Midlothian?
In their last 6 meetings, Dundee Utd won 1, Heart of Midlothian won 4 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Dundee Utd and Heart of Midlothian?
Recent form — Dundee Utd 2W 2D 1L; Heart of Midlothian 2W 2D 1L.

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