Heart Of Midlothian vs Dundee Utd: Over 2.5 goals
Heart of Midlothian and Dundee United both sit on an expected‑goals rate of 1.35, but the model nudges the match just over the 2.5‑goal line at 50.6%. A narrow statistical edge makes the Over 2.5 goal market the clearest pick.
Both clubs arrive with contrasting recent form – Hearts have struggled to string results together, while Dundee United have barely avoided defeat in their last five. The fixture pits a side that can still produce a three‑goal outburst against a team that has settled for low‑scoring draws.
Hamish's Verdict
The model assigns a 50.6% probability to more than 2.5 goals, edging the market’s threshold and reflecting the combined scoring potential of both sides.
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With Heart Of Midlothian averaging 1.35 expected goals and Dundee Utd averaging 1.35, the model gives a 54.9% chance both teams find the net, ahead of the 45.1% it gives to at least one side being kept out.
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Combined expected goals of 2.7 (Heart Of Midlothian 1.35 + Dundee Utd 1.35) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 50.6% chance against 49.4% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Heart Of Midlothian at 37.1%, the draw at 25.8%, and Dundee Utd at 37.1% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 1-1 at 12.2% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
The Numbers Behind the Headline
Most likely scorelines
Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
Heart Of Midlothian
Hearts’ recent DWLL sequence includes a 3‑0 victory over Falkirk (H) where they scored three times, and a 1‑3 defeat at Celtic (A) where they still found the net. The mix of a high‑scoring win and a conceding loss suggests they are capable of contributing to a goal‑rich game, supporting the Over 2.5 outlook.
Dundee Utd
Dundee United have endured two heavy defeats – 0‑3 at Kilmarnock (A) and 0‑2 at Aberdeen (A) – but have secured three consecutive draws, notably 1‑1 at Rangers (H) and 1‑1 at St Mirren (A). Those recent scores indicate they can still find the net while keeping games tight, adding to the likelihood of a combined goal total above 2.5.
Head-to-Head
In the last five meetings, Hearts have recorded a 3‑0 win, a 1‑1 draw, and a 3‑2 victory, while Dundee United have also managed a 1‑1 draw and a 0‑1 win, showing that recent head‑to‑heads often produce multiple goals, reinforcing the Over 2.5 premise.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2026 | Dundee Utd 0-3 Heart Of Midlothian | Premiership |
| 9 Nov 2025 | Heart Of Midlothian 1-1 Dundee Utd | Premiership |
| 10 Aug 2025 | Dundee Utd 2-3 Heart Of Midlothian | Premiership |
| 6 Apr 2025 | Heart Of Midlothian 0-1 Dundee Utd | Premiership |
| 5 Jan 2025 | Dundee Utd 0-1 Heart Of Midlothian | Premiership |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Heart Of Midlothian vs Dundee Utd?
Heart Of Midlothian won 4-0. Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals.
What was the final score of Heart Of Midlothian vs Dundee Utd?
Heart Of Midlothian 4-0 Dundee Utd (full time).
When was Heart Of Midlothian vs Dundee Utd?
Heart Of Midlothian played Dundee Utd on Sun 9 Aug · 15:00 BST in the Scottish Premiership at Tynecastle Park.
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See all Scottish Premiership fixtures →Given the balanced xG and the recent goal‑rich and goal‑tight results, the match is primed to see more than two and a half goals go in.
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