21 March 2026 at 15:00

Referee: D. Robertson
Stadium: Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh

Match Events

Key match events between Heart Of Midlothian and Dundee — 1 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.

Heart Of Midlothian
Dundee
Kick Off
Half Time
P. KaboreL. Shankland
54′
J. AltenaB. Spittal
54′
63′
J. WestleyJ. Cotterill
63′
T. YoganeC. Reilly
71′
C. CongreveS. Wright
72′
A. HayS. Murray
C. DevlinB. Baningime
76′
77′
F. RobertsonC. Jones
O. McEntee

assist: M. Leonard

77′
C. BragaI. Chesnokov
86′
A. KyziridisA. Forrest
86′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Heart Of Midlothian had 57% possession against Dundee's 43%. Heart Of Midlothian registered 15 shots (6 on target) while Dundee managed 8 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 4–7. Fouls committed: 10–10.

6Shots on Goal1
4Shots off Goal3
15Total Shots8
5Blocked Shots4
6Shots insidebox4
9Shots outsidebox4
10Fouls10
4Corner Kicks7
1Offsides1
57%Ball Possession43%
3Yellow Cards2
1Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves5
449Total passes338
369Passes accurate253
82%Passes %75%
1.09expected_goals0.57
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

Heart Of Midlothian lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under Derek McInnes, while Dundee deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Steven Pressley.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Heart Of Midlothian is 6.96, compared to 6.82 for Dundee. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Heart Of Midlothian's highest-rated starter is Marc Leonard (7.72), while Dundee's best-rated player is Luke Graham (7.06).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Heart Of Midlothian have contributed 27 goals and 19 assists this season, led by Cláudio Braga (14G). Dundee's starters account for 16 goals and 17 assists, spearheaded by Ashley Hay (3G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Heart Of Midlothian deploy 4 defenders rated 6.87 on average, against Dundee's 4-man backline averaging 6.87. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Heart Of Midlothian field 4 midfielders averaging 7.18, versus Dundee's 5 rated 6.75. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Heart Of Midlothian start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.69, compared to 1 for Dundee averaging 6.79. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 75% for Heart Of Midlothian and 74% for Dundee. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Heart Of Midlothian's starters have collected 27 yellow cards this season, compared to 29 for Dundee. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Heart Of Midlothian's starting XI is 26.2 (youngest: Jordi Altena (22), oldest: Alexander Schwolow (33)), while Dundee average 24.0 (youngest: Tony Yogane (20), oldest: Brad Halliday (30)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Heart Of Midlothian's starters average 23 league appearances each, versus 23 for Dundee. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Heart Of Midlothian4-4-24-2-3-1Dundee
GKDEFMIDFWD
25Schwolow31McEntee2Kent15Steinwe.5McCart23Altena14Devlin49Leonard89Kyzirid.10Braga11Kaboré1McCrack.16Halliday4Astley22Graham7Wright10Roberts.48Hamilton20Congreve19Westley17Yogane11Hay

Substitutes

Coach: Derek McInnes

Substitutes

Coach: Steven Pressley

Heart Of MidlothianPosition StrengthDundee
6.96
Avg Rating
6.82
6.93Goalkeeper (1 v 1)7.03
0G 0A0G 0A
6.87Defender (4 v 4)6.87
2G 4A5G 4A
7.18Midfielder (4 v 5)6.75
6G 10A8G 12A
6.69Forward (2 v 1)6.79
19G 5A3G 1A
Heart Of Midlothian4-4-2
25GoalkeeperAlexander Schwolow6.9
31DefenderOisin McEntee6.82G3A
2DefenderFrankie Kent6.9
15DefenderMichael Steinwender6.91A
5DefenderJamie McCart6.9
23MidfielderJordi Altena6.81A
14MidfielderCameron Devlin7.21G
49MidfielderMarc Leonard7.71G3A
89MidfielderAlexandros Kyziridis7.04G6A
10ForwardCláudio Braga6.714G3A
11ForwardPierre Landry Kaboré6.75G2A
Dundee4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperJon McCracken7.0
16DefenderBrad Halliday6.7
4DefenderRyan Astley6.92G1A
22DefenderLuke Graham7.12G1A
7DefenderDrey Wright6.81G2A
10MidfielderFinlay Robertson6.72G
48MidfielderEthan Hamilton6.81G
20MidfielderCameron Congreve6.82G6A
19MidfielderJoe Westley6.52G1A
17MidfielderTony Yogane6.91G5A
11ForwardAshley Hay6.83G1A

Match Summary

Heart Of Midlothian defeated Dundee 1:0. The match was played in Premiership 2025. Goals were scored by O. McEntee 77′. 5 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Heart Of Midlothian had 57% possession while Dundee held 43%. Heart Of Midlothian had 15 shots (6 on target) compared to 8 (1 on target) for Dundee. Expected goals: Heart Of Midlothian 1.09 — Dundee 0.57. Heart Of Midlothian made 5 substitutions, Dundee made 5.

Heart Of Midlothian vs Dundee Head to Head Results

Heart Of Midlothian and Dundee have met 2 times — Heart Of Midlothian won 2, Dundee won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Heart Of Midlothian leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.50 per match (5 for the home side, 0 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–0 in 2025.

2

Heart Of Midlothian

0

Drawn

0

Dundee

Goals: 5Goals: 0

Recent Meetings (2)

11 Jan 2026Dundee0 – 1Heart Of Midlothian
1 Nov 2025Heart Of Midlothian4 – 0Dundee

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Heart Of Midlothian have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Dundee show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Heart Of Midlothian

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Dundee

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Heart Of Midlothian

Away Record: Dundee

W 170D 156L 311
Over 2.553
Goals scored714

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 22 Mar 2026