Kilmarnock vs Dundee prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis May 12, 2026
In the 37th round of the Scottish Premiership relegation group on May 12, 2026, Kilmarnock will face Dundee. The hosts will try to defeat their rival.
Kilmarnock vs Dundee: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from "Rugby Park" has not been highly rated for quite some time. Last season, they were also among the outsiders and finished in ninth place. This season, they have lost most of their matches — only Livingston has worse statistics, even though there has been some improvement in 2026. They even managed to beat their most recent opponents, Dundee United and St. Mirren.
The team from "Dens Park" barely finished in tenth place a year ago. This season, they are only slightly better, once again fighting to avoid the relegation playoffs. They lost the derby against United, 0-3. But then they defeated both St. Mirren and Livingston.
McCann's side scores an average of just 1.19 goals per game while conceding 1.83. Their next opponent is a bit better defensively, conceding "only" 1.56 goals per game with an average of 1.06 scored.
Previous Matches: Kilmarnock vs Dundee
In the last four encounters, Dundee has two wins and there have been two draws.
It seems time for Kilmarnock to finally break the pattern in head-to-head meetings. We bet on their win (odds – 1.87).
Kilmarnock vs Dundee: Key Statistics and Trends
- Kilmarnock has won their last two matches
- 53% of Kilmarnock's matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.03 goals per match
- Dundee has lost three of their last six games
- 44% of Dundee's matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.61
Kilmarnock vs Dundee: Probable Starting Lineups
Kilmarnock plays in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Ross - Shanning-Larsen, Deas, Stanger, Brandon - Curtis, Tshibola, Lowry, Kiltie - Hugill, Anderson
Dundee plays in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): McCracken - Koumetio, Graham, Wright, Holliday - Hamilton - Johan, Cotterill, Danda, Congreve - Murray
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