Heart of Midlothian v Dundee result
Team pages: Heart of Midlothian · Dundee · Head-to-head
Heart of Midlothian 2–0 Dundee — Heart of Midlothian won this Premiership match.
The result
Heart of Midlothian beat Dundee 2–0 at Tynecastle Park in the Premiership on Saturday 7 December.
The goals
Heart of Midlothian led 2–0 at half-time. The goals — Heart of Midlothian: Lawrence Shankland (21’, assisted by James Penrice; 31’).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Heart of Midlothian 0.00, Dundee 0.00, from 19 shots to 6 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
C. Steven showed five yellow cards — against 3.6 yellows a game across the last 21 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Heart of Midlothian: Lawrence Shankland (62’) and James Penrice (89’); Dundee: Josh Mulligan (84’), Simon Murray (86’) and E. Ingram (90+1’).
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Lawrence Shankland (Heart Of Midlothian) 10.6, James Penrice (Heart Of Midlothian) 8.5 and Cameron Devlin (Heart Of Midlothian) 7.5 led the match.
Next up
Heart of Midlothian next travel to Trabzonspor on 22 October 2026.
Dundee next travel to ST Mirren on 24 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Heart of Midlothian: Trabzonspor v Heart of Midlothian, Thursday 22 October — the preview. Next for Dundee: ST Mirren v Dundee, Saturday 24 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Heart of Midlothian 2–0 Dundee · Premiership
- Venue: Tynecastle Park · Edinburgh
- Referee: C. Steven
- Head-to-head (last 6): Heart of Midlothian 3 · draws 0 · Dundee 3 · 3.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Heart of Midlothian 0W 1D 4L · Dundee 3W 1D 1L
Heart of Midlothian 2–0 Dundee (Premiership): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 4 December 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Heart of Midlothian for / against | Line | Dundee for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.75 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.88 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6.13 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.38 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.63 for · 12.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11.5 for · 17.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.25 for · 5.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.13 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.38 for · 12.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.5 for · 11.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.88 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.38 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: C. Steven.
Heart of Midlothian
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Devlin n 8 | 68 | 2.3 | 3.3 | M. Sylla |
| A. Forrester n 8 | 47.1 | 1.7 | 1.4 | — |
| J. Grant n 8 | 26.5 | 1.7 | 2.1 | — |
| L. Boyce n 8 | 13.8 | 1.6 | 1.6 | — |
| J. Penrice n 8 | 80.9 | 1.5 | 1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Drammeh n 4 | 30.5 | 3 | 1.5 |
| L. Shankland n 8 | 89.4 | 2.6 | 0.8 |
| James wilson n 6 | 17.7 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| K. Vargas n 8 | 47.8 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| B. McKay n 8 | 25.8 | 1.7 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| James wilson n 6 | 17.7 | 1.7 | 0 |
| M. Drammeh n 4 | 30.5 | 0.7 | 0 |
| K. Vargas n 8 | 47.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| A. Forrest n 8 | 74.5 | 0.2 | 0 |
| B. Baningime n 8 | 65.4 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| C. Devlin n 8 | 68 | 5.3 |
| B. Baningime n 8 | 65.4 | 3.6 |
| J. Penrice n 8 | 80.9 | 2.6 |
| D. Oyegoke n 8 | 64.4 | 2.3 |
| J. Grant n 8 | 26.5 | 2.1 |
Dundee
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziyad Mallah n 8 | 81.5 | 2.1 | 0 | — |
| M. Sylla n 8 | 70.9 | 1.9 | 1 | C. Devlin |
| J. Mulligan n 8 | 63.4 | 1.6 | 2.1 | — |
| C. Main n 8 | 43.3 | 1.6 | 1.8 | — |
| Oluwaseun Adewumi n 8 | 42.6 | 1.6 | 2.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Main n 8 | 43.3 | 2.3 | 1.3 |
| S. Murray n 8 | 83.3 | 1.9 | 0.9 |
| S. Palmer-Houlden n 8 | 54.3 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Oluwaseun Adewumi n 8 | 42.6 | 1.8 | 1.1 |
| L. Cameron n 8 | 80.5 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oluwaseun Adewumi n 8 | 42.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| L. Cameron n 8 | 80.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| S. Murray n 8 | 83.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| C. Main n 8 | 43.3 | 0.5 | 0 |
| S. Palmer-Houlden n 8 | 54.3 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Braybrooke n 7 | 35.9 | 4.3 |
| M. Sylla n 8 | 70.9 | 3.3 |
| E. Ingram n 8 | 58.8 | 3.3 |
| Ziyad Mallah n 8 | 81.5 | 2.2 |
| S. Tiffoney n 8 | 47.9 | 1.9 |
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Match statistics & details
| Heart of Midlothian | Dundee | |
|---|---|---|
| 57% | Possession | 43% |
| 19 | Shots | 6 |
| 8 | Shots on target | 0 |
| 8 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 12 | Shots inside the box | 5 |
| 6 | Corners | 4 |
| 1 | Offsides | 3 |
| 11 | Fouls | 13 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 0 | Saves | 5 |
| 431 | Passes | 336 |
| 77% | Pass accuracy | 68% |
Heart of Midlothian player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Gordon | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| D. Oyegoke | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7.9 |
| C. Halkett | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.6 |
| Kye Rowles | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Penrice | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | Y | 8.5 |
| C. Devlin | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 7.6 |
| M. Boateng | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| L. Shankland | 90 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | Y | 9 |
| M. Drammeh | 76 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| B. Spittal | 76 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.5 |
| James wilson | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| A. Forrest sub | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| J. Grant sub | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| K. Vargas sub | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Dundee player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon McCracken | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| R. Astley | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.2 |
| A. Portales | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Billy Dawson Koumetio | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| J. McGhee | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| M. Sylla | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.7 |
| L. Cameron | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Mulligan | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.5 |
| S. Palmer-Houlden | 61 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Finlay Robertson | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Oluwaseun Adewumi | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.5 |
| E. Ingram sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.9 |
| S. Murray sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.5 |
| S. Tiffoney sub | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Vetro sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Heart of Midlothian v Dundee — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2024-08-10 Dundee 3–1 Heart Of Midlothian
- 2024-05-11 Heart Of Midlothian 3–0 Dundee
- 2024-02-03 Dundee 2–3 Heart Of Midlothian
- 2024-01-23 Heart Of Midlothian 3–2 Dundee
- 2023-08-27 Dundee 1–0 Heart Of Midlothian
- 2022-02-09 Heart Of Midlothian 1–2 Dundee
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Heart of Midlothian and Dundee?
- In their last 6 meetings, Heart of Midlothian won 3, Dundee won 3 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Heart of Midlothian and Dundee?
- Recent form — Heart of Midlothian 0W 1D 4L; Dundee 3W 1D 1L.
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