Match report
Dundee Utd 3-2 Aberdeen: match report
Dundee Utd edged out Aberdeen 3-2 in a thrilling Premiership clash on Saturday, featuring key goals from Zidane Iqbal and Dylan Tait.
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Dundee Utd secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Aberdeen in the Premiership on Saturday. The match featured five goals and plenty of action throughout.
Zidane Iqbal opened the scoring for Dundee Utd in the 14th minute, assisted by Dylan Tait, making it 1-0. Aberdeen responded quickly, with Nesta Guinness-Walker equalising in the 25th minute, assisted by Kevin Nisbet.
Just two minutes later, Dundee Utd regained the lead through Dylan Tait, who scored in the 27th minute with an assist from Kevin Ciubotaru, bringing the score to 2-1.
Aberdeen levelled again in the second half when Connor Patrick Ronan scored in the 56th minute, assisted by Lewis Smith, making it 2-2.
Dundee Utd found the winner in the 72nd minute, with Zachary Sapsford scoring, assisted by Dylan Tait, to seal the match at 3-2.
Brad Lyons of Aberdeen received a yellow card in the 17th minute. The match statistics showed Dundee Utd with 45% possession and 6 shots on target, while Aberdeen had 55% possession and 3 shots on target. Aberdeen also earned more corners, with 8 to Dundee Utd's 3.
Going into the game, Dundee Utd were in 6th place with 12 points from 9 matches, while Aberdeen were 7th with 11 points from the same number of games.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: Dundee Utd vs Aberdeen preview: form, head-to-head & prediction
Dundee Utd will face Aberdeen in the Premiership on Saturday 24 October at 15:00 BST at Tannadice Park.
Dundee Utd are currently sixth in the league with 12 points from 9 matches. They have won 3, drawn 3, and lost 3, scoring 11 goals and conceding 12.
Aberdeen sit just below in seventh place with 11 points from 9 games. They have 3 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, with 10 goals scored and 10 conceded.
In their last five matches, Dundee Utd have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, with their most recent game ending in a 1-1 draw against St Johnstone on 17 October.
Aberdeen's recent form shows 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, their latest match being a 3-1 victory over St Mirren on 17 October.
Historically, the two teams have met 10 times, with Aberdeen winning 4, Dundee Utd winning 3, and 3 matches ending in a draw. Their last encounter was on 9 May, where Aberdeen won 2-0.
Dundee Utd are the bookmakers' favourites for this match, suggesting they may have the upper hand.
Match Events
All events- 76'Stuart Armstrong(Out: Hicham Mahou)
- 74'Zachary Sapsford(Out: Lachlan Rose)
- 74'Lyall Cameron(Out: abdoulaye yoro)
- 72'Zachary Sapsford(3 - 2)(Assist: Dylan Tait)
- 65'Daniel Bennie(Out: Neil Farrugia)
- 65'Ayoub Mouloua(Out: Toyosi Olusanya)
- 62'▣Zachary SapsfordVAR: Goal Cancelled
- 56'Connor Patrick Ronan(2 - 2)(Assist: Lewis Smith)
Match Statistics
All stats- 45%Possession55%
- 6Shots on Target3
- 3Corners8
- 6Fouls7
- 2Offsides1
Prediction
Live win probability
Dundee Utd 93%Draw 6%Aberdeen 0%
Dundee Utd is most likely to win the game against Aberdeen.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionPremiership · Regular Season 10
Last five games
Dundee UtdWDWWD
AberdeenLWLWD
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Heart of Midlothian | 10 | +7 | 19 |
| 4 |  Dundee | 11 | +4 | 17 |
| 5 | Dundee Utd | 11 | 0 | 16 |
| 6 |  Falkirk | 11 | +1 | 15 |
| 7 |  St. Mirren | 11 | -7 | 14 |
| 8 |  ST Johnstone | 11 | -4 | 13 |
Highlights
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Dundee Utd vs Aberdeen: result, stats & highlights
Dundee Utd and Aberdeen finished 3-2 in the Premiership (Regular Season 10). Played: (your local time).
Dundee Utd are 5th in the table on 16 points; Aberdeen are 9th on 11.
Recent form: Dundee Utd WDWWD, Aberdeen LWLWD.
Head-to-head (last 10): Dundee Utd 4 wins, 3 draws, Aberdeen 3 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics and video highlights below.