Scottish PremiershipTannadice Park, Dundee10°28 km/h

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    Dundee UnitedDundee UnitedPossession control
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    HibernianHibernianPossession & high press
    The model's lean: 2 · Hibernian (41%)

    Dundee United vs Hibernian · Scottish Premiership

    1 · Dundee United 32%X 27%41% Hibernian · 2

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    Analysis: Dundee United – Hibernian

    Sofia Andersson · · The model's read on the match · How the predictions work

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    Dylan Levitt's orchestrations in midfield are crucial for Dundee United. The hosts rely heavily on controlled possession to set the tempo, but the numbers suggest a struggle against Hibernian's high press. With the visitors dominating this fixture, boasting three wins to one over the past seven meetings, United face an uphill battle. Hibernian's ability to disrupt rhythm and capitalize on turnovers could prove decisive.

    Despite Dundee United's slight edge in points this season—eight to Hibernian's seven—the underlying metrics lean toward the visitors. Hibernian's expected points of 11.0 and an average xG of 1.8 per match suggest a team performing below potential, while United's xPoints sit at 8.8 with an xG of 1.7. This indicates that Hibernian is perhaps due for a turnaround. Factor in that they concede fewer expected goals per match (1.5) compared to Dundee United (1.8), and the scales tip further toward the visitors.

    This fixture historically trends high-scoring, averaging 4.0 goals per game. The model pegs the likelihood of over 2.5 goals at 59%, with both teams to score at 62%. However, a small sample size of head-to-head matchups since 2023 tempers the weight of historical results. Still, the expected goals for both squads—1.44 for United and 1.64 for Hibernian—align with the potential for a goal-rich encounter.

    In terms of betting value, the model's 41% probability lean toward Hibernian presents an opportunity worth considering, given the statistical edges and historical dominance. A 2-1 scoreline in favor of the visitors emerges as a plausible result, encapsulating both the high-scoring pattern and Hibernian's tactical advantage.

    Dundee UnitedDundee United
    Form LWLDW
    League ranking xG #5xGA #11xT #3xP/match #8Points #9
    Key players
    • Jesse Carmichael RandallRWxG 0.30 · xT 0.21
    • Vicko SeveljCMxG 0.05 · xT 0.19
    • Dylan TaitCDMxG 0.11 · xT 0.16
    HibernianHibernian
    Form WLLLD
    League ranking xG #3xGA #5xT #7xP/match #5Points #10
    Key players
    • Jamie Terence McGrathLWxG 0.17 · xT 0.08
    • Adam MayorLWxG 0.04 · xT 0.24
    • Felix PasslackRWBxG 0.06 · xT 0.27

    Match prediction: Dundee United – Hibernian

    Predicted score matrix

    Hibernian →
    Dundee United →
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4+
    0
    0–04.9%
    0–17.2%
    0–26.2%
    0–33.4%
    0–4+2.0%
    1
    1–06.3%
    1–111.2%
    1–28.9%
    1–34.9%
    1–4+2.9%
    2
    2–04.8%
    2–17.8%
    2–26.4%
    2–33.5%
    2–4+2.1%
    3
    3–02.3%
    3–13.8%
    3–23.1%
    3–31.7%
    3–4+1.0%
    4+
    4+–01.1%
    4+–11.9%
    4+–21.5%
    4+–30.8%
    4+–4+0.5%
    Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

    Most likely scorelines

    1. 1.1-111%
    2. 2.1-29%
    3. 3.2-18%
    4. 4.0-17%
    5. 5.2-26%
    Expected goals
    1,44–1,64
    Both teams to score
    62%

    Over/under goals

    Expected goals: 3,1
    Under 2,541%
    @2.25
    Over 2,559%
    @1.62

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    01 · 2 legs

    Safe

    • Double chance Hibernian or draw (X2)67%
    • Over 1.5 goals82%

    Combined probability

    54%

    Fair odds

    1.84

    Two legs pulling the same way — the probability is computed exactly from the score matrix, not multiplied.

    02 · 3 legs

    Balanced

    • Double chance Hibernian or draw (X2)67%
    • Over 2.5 goals59%
    • Josh Campbell to score26%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The whole slip is priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches — the scorer interacts with result and total goals, never naive multiplication.

    03 · 4 legs

    Bold

    • Both teams to score62%
    • Over 2.5 goals59%
    • Zachary Albert Sapsford to score30%
    • Jacob Patrick John Devaney to be booked23%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The goal-fest: both teams score with at least three goals, plus the match's most likely scorer and card candidate — all priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches.

    Odds & value

    Bookmaker1 · Dundee UnitedX2 · Hibernian
    Betsafe2.653.452.42
    LeoVegas2.603.502.38
    Nordicbet2.653.452.42

    Odds updated 4 Oct, 16:36

    Odds movement

    10 %
    38 %33 %

    2.60 → 2.60

    X+1 %
    29 %24 %

    3.45 → 3.50

    20 %
    41 %36 %

    2.38 → 2.38

    Over 2,5+1 %
    61 %56 %

    1.55 → 1.57

    LeoVegas · 3 recorded price levels · 02/10/2026 → 04/10/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points

    Statistics

    Head-to-head

    7 matches
    Dundee United 1Draw 3Hibernian 3
    Goals: 12–16 (⌀ 4)

    Head-to-head based on Scottish Premiership data since 2023.

    Key facts

    • Hibernian dominate this fixture historically: 3 wins to 1 in 7 meetings.
    • A high-scoring fixture: 4.0 goals per meeting on average.
    xG & xGA per match — 3-game rolling average

    Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).

    Dundee United
    Hibernian
    When goals are scored and conceded — 2026
    Dundee United (9–11)
    Hibernian (8–11)
    Pass networks

    Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.

    Dundee United
    Bert Esselink: 229 passningar, xT 0.42EsselinkMichael Forbes: 207 passningar, xT 0.15ForbesDylan Tait: 169 passningar, xT 0.78TaitPanutche Camara: 163 passningar, xT 1CamaraJoshua James Rawlins: 118 passningar, xT 0.54RawlinsWill Ferry: 96 passningar, xT 0.13FerryJack Walton: 78 passningar, xT 0.02WaltonAbdoulaye Serge Marc Dylan Yoro: 75 passningar, xT 0.37YoroMehdi Merghem: 71 passningar, xT 0.46MerghemJesse Carmichael Randall: 63 passningar, xT 0.56RandallKevin Andrei Ciubotaru: 60 passningar, xT -0.02Ciubotaru
    Hibernian
    Jason John Kerr: 314 passningar, xT 0.77KerrGrant Hanley: 309 passningar, xT 0.25HanleyFelix Passlack: 200 passningar, xT 1.53PasslackRaphael Sallinger: 158 passningar, xT 0.27SallingerAdam Mayor: 156 passningar, xT 0.87MayorJacob Patrick John Devaney: 141 passningar, xT -0.11DevaneyJosh Mulligan: 129 passningar, xT 0.14MulliganJack Iredale: 128 passningar, xT 0.45IredaleMiguel Chaiwa: 109 passningar, xT -0.09ChaiwaJamie Terence McGrath: 102 passningar, xT 0.08McGrathJordan Obita: 87 passningar, xT 0.09Obita
    xT networks

    The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.

    Dundee United
    Bert Esselink: 229 passningar, xT 0.42EsselinkMichael Forbes: 207 passningar, xT 0.15ForbesDylan Tait: 169 passningar, xT 0.78TaitPanutche Camara: 163 passningar, xT 1CamaraJoshua James Rawlins: 118 passningar, xT 0.54RawlinsWill Ferry: 96 passningar, xT 0.13FerryJack Walton: 78 passningar, xT 0.02WaltonAbdoulaye Serge Marc Dylan Yoro: 75 passningar, xT 0.37YoroMehdi Merghem: 71 passningar, xT 0.46MerghemJesse Carmichael Randall: 63 passningar, xT 0.56RandallKevin Andrei Ciubotaru: 60 passningar, xT -0.02Ciubotaru
    Hibernian
    Jason John Kerr: 314 passningar, xT 0.77KerrGrant Hanley: 309 passningar, xT 0.25HanleyFelix Passlack: 200 passningar, xT 1.53PasslackRaphael Sallinger: 158 passningar, xT 0.27SallingerAdam Mayor: 156 passningar, xT 0.87MayorJacob Patrick John Devaney: 141 passningar, xT -0.11DevaneyJosh Mulligan: 129 passningar, xT 0.14MulliganJack Iredale: 128 passningar, xT 0.45IredaleMiguel Chaiwa: 109 passningar, xT -0.09ChaiwaJamie Terence McGrath: 102 passningar, xT 0.08McGrathJordan Obita: 87 passningar, xT 0.09Obita

    The teams in numbers

    PerformanceDundee UnitedHibernian
    Points87
    xPoints8.811
    xG per match1.71.8
    xGA per match1.81.5
    xG within 8s of winning the ball0.270.38
    xGA within 8s of losing the ball0.20.12
    Playing styleDundee UnitedHibernian
    Build-up efficiency0.340.33
    Field tilt0.410.54
    xT per match1.31
    xTA per match1.20.83
    Won balls, offensive half2627
    Pressing intensity0.240.25
    Pressing efficiency0.290.28
    Pressing efficiency, offensive half0.260.23
    Entries into the box per match1616
    Entries into the box against1411
    Pass completion %0.730.77
    Pass completion % under pressure0.680.72
    Passes per match332377
    Passes against per match349372
    Switches of play per match31.830.5
    Long balls per match3337
    Set piecesDundee UnitedHibernian
    xG from free kicks0.040.05
    Corners per match6.17.5
    Corners against per match6.45.5
    xG per corner0.030.02
    xGA per corner against0.020.02
    First touch, offensive corners %0.430.33
    First touch, defensive corners %0.630.66
    OtherDundee UnitedHibernian
    Throw-in control0.750.81
    The goalkeepersJack Walton (Dundee United)Raphael Sallinger (Hibernian)
    Saves2424
    Save %69%71%
    xG prevented53%42%
    Claims0 (0%)0 (0%)

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who wins Dundee United vs Hibernian according to our model?

    The model gives Hibernian a 41% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Dundee United 32%, draw 27%, Hibernian 41%.

    What is the most likely scoreline?

    The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 11% probability.

    Over or under 2.5 goals?

    The model rates over 2.5 goals at 59% and under at 41%.

    Will both teams score?

    The probability of both teams scoring is 62% according to the model.

    Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?

    The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.

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