- Dundee FC have failed to win any of their last 5 games, drawing twice and losing 3.
- Saint Mirren FC have won just 1 of their last 3 away games, losing the other two.
- Dundee FC have the better of the recent head-to-head record with 3 wins in the last 5, Saint Mirren FC have 1 win and 1 draw.
A tactical chess match with set plays and transitions likely to decide the result
Dundee FC and Saint Mirren FC are embroiled in a relegation battle in the Premiership - Relegation Round. Dundee FC are 3rd with 33 points from 34 games, while Saint Mirren FC are 4th with 30 from the same number of matches. There’s only 3 points between these two sides and survival in the top flight is on the line this season, so expect a tight and nervous match. For those interested in predictions, our Dundee FC vs Saint Mirren FC prediction highlights just how close this contest is expected to be.
Dundee FC haven’t won in their last 2 home games (D1, L1) and look likely to be involved in a tight 90 minutes here. The current Dundee FC boss, Steven Pressley, has set about his job in a pragmatic and careful manner, much like the man he replaced. His approach can morph into different shapes depending on whether Dundee are defending in a low-block or reacting to transitions. In any case, the focus is on keeping shape and being solid at the back, while pressing reactively and hitting the opponent on the counter-attack.
The visitors play a more structured 3-5-2 system, but they’re also reliant on winning central duels, wing-back overloads and proactive pressing in order to control the pace of the game. According to this Dundee FC vs Saint Mirren FC preview, Craig McLeish’s men have won just 2 of their 17 Premiership Relegation Round away games (W2, D4, L11) and have conceded a huge 32 goals in the process, so it’s easy to see them struggling here.
Dundee FC to win at a slight underdog
Dundee FC to win is the main selection for this game at 2.49, as the hosts have the best of the head-to-head but both sides are in poor form coming into the game. Our Dundee FC vs Saint Mirren FC prediction also supports this view, considering recent records and home advantage. Saint Mirren FC have won just 2 of their last 5 (W2, L3) and have failed to win their last 2 trips to Dundee FC. The bookies have the visitors at 2.78 and the draw at 3.22, which suggests that they feel Saint Mirren are the more likely victors, which simply doesn’t add up given their poor recent form and road woes.
Despite Dundee FC’s poor form, they have the upper hand in the head-to-head and should be able to scrape a win here. Both teams to score is definitely a big market at 1.65 and the stats certainly back that up. As for Dundee FC vs Saint Mirren FC betting tips, both teams to score could be a value angle for those looking at goal markets. Dundee FC score an average of 1.50 goals per home game in the Premiership Relegation Round but concede 1.62 on average, suggesting they’re a little vulnerable at the back. Simon Murray has scored 2 of Dundee FC’s last 5 goals and can get on the scoresheet again this weekend, while Mikael Mandron has also struck 2 of Saint Mirren FC’s 6 goals in their last 5 outings.
