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Dundee and Hearts go head-to-head at The Scot Foam Stadium at Dens Park on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 3:00 pm UK time in a closely contested Scottish Premiership clash. Both sides are level on points, with goal difference separating them in the standings.

Interesting Fact:

Hearts have won four of their last five meetings with Dundee, including a 2-0 victory in the reverse fixture earlier this season.

Team Analysis

Dundee

Dundee are eighth in the Scottish Premiership, with 27 points from 23 matches. Their recent form has been encouraging, with only one defeat in their last six league outings.

Form:

• Last 5 matches: W-D-W-D-L
• Last match: 3-3 draw vs Celtic

Key Players:

• Simon Murray: The striker has been Dundee’s main goal threat, scoring eight times this season.
• Lyall Cameron: A creative force in midfield, providing assists and controlling the tempo.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Billy Koumetio (out, unspecified)
• Joe Shaughnessy (out, knee injury)
• Jordan McGhee (out, hamstring)
• Juan Portales (out, hamstring)
• Scott Fraser (out, groin)
• Ziyad Larkeche (out, hamstring)

Hearts

Hearts sit just below Dundee in ninth place but have played one more match. They come into this fixture in excellent form, unbeaten in their last five league games.

Form:

• Last 5 matches: W-D-W-W-D
• Last match: 3-2 win vs Kilmarnock

Key Players:

• James Wilson: The 17-year-old has been crucial in Hearts’ resurgence, scoring four league goals.
• Blair Spittal: A consistent performer in midfield, contributing with goals and creativity.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Calem Nieuwenhof (out, hamstring)
• Frankie Kent (out, muscle injury)
• Stephen Kingsley (out, hamstring)

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

Hearts have dominated recent meetings, winning four of the last five matches against Dundee.

Recent Meetings:

• Dec 2024: Hearts 2-0 Dundee
• Apr 2024: Dundee 1-2 Hearts
• Oct 2023: Hearts 3-1 Dundee

Key Stats:

• Dundee have not beaten Hearts in their last five meetings.
• Hearts are unbeaten in their last three away matches.

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Dundee 1-2 Hearts

With Hearts in strong form and boasting a solid head-to-head record, they have the edge in this encounter. Dundee, however, will put up a fight at home.

Betting Tips

1. Both Teams to Score: Yes
2. Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
3. Anytime Goalscorer: James Wilson

Possible Lineups

Dundee (3-4-1-2):
Carson; Astley, Robertson, Donnelly; Mulligan, Sylla, Garza, Ingram; Adewumi; Robertson, Murray

Hearts (4-4-2):
Gordon; Forrester, Neilson, McCart, Penrice; Grant, Baningime, Devlin, Spittal; Kabangu, Wilson

Hot Stat

Hearts are unbeaten in their last five Scottish Premiership matches, their longest streak of the season.

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