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Dundee gears up to lock horns with Kilmarnock at their home ground this Saturday in a Scottish Premiership face-off. Set to take place on September 23, 2023, at 3pm UK time, both sides will enter the match keen to shift their recent form. The stakes are high as mere goal difference separates the teams in the standings.

Analysis: Dundee, after their recent games, is clearly hungry for a win. A 3-0 drubbing by Celtic has placed them in a position they’d be eager to move away from. The subsequent 2-2 draw with St Johnstone was not much of a consolation either. However, playing at home seems to provide solace as the ‘Dark Blues’ remain undefeated on their own turf this season, giving them a morale boost heading into the weekend’s clash.

On the flip side, Kilmarnock, led by Derek McInnes, showcased their resilience in their latest draw against Hibernian, coming from two goals down to snatch a point. Yet, their away form remains a concern with zero wins in the SPL on the road. Their goal tally remains a mere four, with 50% of those coming from their last outing. This goal drought is something they must address and soon.

From a team dynamics perspective, Dundee will have the absence of Aaron Donnelly and Juan Antonio Portales to contend with, due to injuries. Zach Robinson is the key player for Dundee, leading their goal tally. Kilmarnock, on the other hand, will likely be riding on the back of recent goalscorer, Kyle Vassell, employing him as a solitary striker.

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Historical data between these sides offers intriguing insights. The most common scoreline, particularly when Dundee plays at home, is 1-1. Out of 53 encounters, the win-loss record is evenly balanced with 17 victories each and 19 draws, but Dundee has a slender edge in goal difference. Dundee boasts an impressive home record, remaining unbeaten in their last 9 matches. In terms of form, Dundee’s recent performance slightly edges out Kilmarnock’s.

Prediction: Considering the stats, home advantage, and recent form, this looks poised to be a tight contest. However, given Dundee’s strong home form and Kilmarnock’s struggles on the road, the scales tip slightly in favor of Dundee.

Goal.mu predicts: Dundee 2-1 Kilmarnock

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