Dundee Utd vs Hibernian
Dundee Utd edge Hibernian in tight contest
D. Bennie's first-half strike secures a narrow home victory.
Dundee Utd claimed a slender 1-0 win over Hibernian thanks to D. Bennie's goal in the 35th minute. Despite high confidence in an away win prediction, Hibernian couldn't find the net, making this result a surprise upset against Fipster's call. The match was a closely fought affair with the home side holding on to their lead.
Outcome probability
Dundee Utd and Hibernian face off in what promises to be a closely contested Scottish Premiership match. Both sides have had their share of struggles this season, with Hibernian holding a narrow advantage in the league table and head-to-head record.
Match factors
Dundee Utd's Jesse Randall Key to Breaking Defense
Randall's recent away scoring form and involvement in goals gives Dundee Utd a tactical edge in attack.
William Ferry's Dual Threat as Defender and Scorer
Ferry's goal and assist contributions exceed league average for defenders, adding unexpected attacking options.
Hibernian's Martin Boyle in Good Scoring Form
Boyle's consistent scoring and high minutes played suggest he will be a key offensive player for Hibernian.
Hibernian's Defensive Assisters Provide Creative Outlet
Hanley and Passlack's assist records from defense offer Hibernian creative set-piece and wide play advantages.
No Confirmed Injuries for Either Side
Both teams have full availability, so predicted lineups likely to feature key scorers and assisters.
The context
This fixture sees Dundee Utd sitting 11th with 5 points from 6 games, while Hibernian are just above in 9th place with 6 points. Historically, Hibernian have had the upper hand in their encounters, winning 9 of the 20 matches against Dundee Utd, who have won 4, with 7 draws. The average goals per match in their meetings is a healthy 3.3, suggesting an open game.
Key insights
Jesse Randall
Dundee Utd
Randall's recent away scoring form and involvement in goals gives Dundee Utd a tactical edge in attack.
Premiership 26/272 goals in last 3 away games, 6 appearances, 351 minutes
William Ferry
Dundee Utd
Ferry's goal and assist contributions exceed league average for defenders, adding unexpected attacking options.
Premiership 26/271 goal and 1 assist in last 5 games, 5 appearances, 424 minutes
Martin Boyle
Hibernian
Boyle's consistent scoring and high minutes played suggest he will be a key offensive player for Hibernian.
Premiership 26/272 goals in 5 games, 306 minutes
Grant Campbell Hanley
Hibernian
Hanley and Passlack's assist records from defense offer Hibernian creative set-piece and wide play advantages.
Premiership 26/271 assist in last 5 games, 4 appearances, 323 minutes
Analysis
Hibernian's attacking threats, particularly Martin Boyle with 2 goals this season, and creative contributions from defenders like Grant Campbell Hanley and Felix Passlack, provide them with a tactical edge. Dundee Utd will rely on Jesse Randall, who has been in good away scoring form, and William Ferry's unexpected goal contributions from defence. The prediction of a 2-1 win for Hibernian aligns with their slightly better form and head-to-head record, with an expected halftime lead of 2-0 indicating a strong start from the visitors.
Key facts
- 1.Hibernian have won 9 of 20 matches against Dundee Utd, with 7 draws and 4 Dundee Utd wins.
- 2.Average 3.3 goals per match in head-to-head, with Hibernian scoring more overall (38 vs 28).
- 3.Dundee Utd are ranked 11th in the league with 5 points from 6 games (W1 D2 L3).
- 4.Hibernian are ranked 9th in the league with 6 points from 6 games (W2 D0 L4).
- 5.Jesse Randall has scored 2 goals in his last 3 away games, showing strong form.
- 6.Martin Boyle has scored 2 goals this season and is a key attacking threat for Hibernian.
- 7.Grant Campbell Hanley and Felix Passlack provide creative assists from defence for Hibernian.
- 8.The predicted total number of cards in the match is 4, indicating a competitive game.
Prediction
We expect Hibernian to take the lead early and maintain control, finishing the match 2-1. Dundee Utd will get on the scoresheet but ultimately fall short. The match is likely to see around four cards, reflecting a competitive but fair contest.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Dundee Utd
Away — Hibernian
The verdict
In summary, Hibernian's slight advantage in form and historical results points to a narrow away win. Key players like Martin Boyle and Jesse Randall will be pivotal, and fans can anticipate an engaging match with goals and some robust challenges.
Prediction generated 19 Sep 2026, 15:53 UTC · Fipster Model v1.158
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Chaiwa
Yellow Card
Bennie
Assist: Cameron
Forbes
Yellow Card
Šuto
Klidje
Elding
Zidane Iqbal
Yellow Card
Bennie
Rawlins
Metsoko
Cameron
Randall
Chaiwa
Iredale
Tait
Yellow Card
Penalty cancelled
Devaney
Red Card
Abdoulaye Yoro
Yellow Card
Boyle
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Celtic | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | +12 | 21 |
| 4 |  Dundee | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +3 | 13 |
| 5 |  Dundee Utd | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 11 |
| 6 |  ST Mirren | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 10 |
| 9 |  Motherwell | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
| 10 |  Hibernian | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 7 |
| 11 |  Falkirk | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -4 | 6 |
Match Statistics
Dundee Utd
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1J. WaltonG
- 3B. EsselinkD
- 10D. TaitM
- 14Zidane IqbalM
- 16L. CameronM
- 18M. ForbesD
- 19K. CiubotaruD
- 21J. RandallF
- 23J. RawlinsD
- 77D. BennieF
- 93I. MetsokoF
Substitutes
- 4I. IovuD
- 6R. GrahamD
- 8Panutche CamaráM
- 9Z. SapsfordM
- 15L. RoseF
- 20N. FarrugiaF
- 22D. NaamoD
- 26Abdoulaye YoroM
- 30J. AmissahG
Hibernian
5-4-1Starting XI
- 1R. SallingerG
- 5M. IvezićD
- 6J. KerrD
- 7O. EldingM
- 8J. MulliganM
- 14M. ChaiwaM
- 15J. IredaleD
- 18T. KlidjeM
- 22A. ŠutoD
- 23C. WrightF
- 25F. PasslackD
Substitutes
- 4G. HanleyD
- 9N. LoweF
- 10M. BoyleF
- 11J. NewellM
- 19N. CaddenM
- 24J. DevaneyM
- 35F. OwensG
- 39R. MatondoM
- 47A. AbdulaiM
Dundee Utd
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Bennie | F | 67 | 8.0 | 1 | — | 6 | 1 | — | — |
| L. Cameron | M | 77 | 7.7 | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 1/3 |
| J. Rawlins | D | 71 | 7.4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| B. Esselink | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Zidane Iqbal | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1/2 |
| Abdoulaye Yoro | M | 13 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Z. Sapsford | M | 23 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| J. Walton | G | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Naamo | D | 19 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| L. Rose | F | 19 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| K. Ciubotaru | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0/2 |
| J. Randall | F | 77 | 6.5 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0/2 |
| N. Farrugia | F | 13 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Forbes | D | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Metsoko | F | 71 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| D. Tait | M | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| R. Graham | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Panutche Camará | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Amissah | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Iovu | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Hibernian
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Sallinger | G | 90 | 7.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Kerr | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| M. Ivezić | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Elding | M | 54 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
| F. Passlack | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| M. Boyle | F | 36 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| C. Wright | F | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 0/2 |
| N. Cadden | M | 12 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Mulligan | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — |
| R. Matondo | M | 36 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| N. Lowe | F | 36 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Chaiwa | M | 77 | 6.1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| T. Klidje | M | 54 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| A. Šuto | D | 54 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| J. Iredale | D | 78 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| J. Devaney | M | 7 | 5.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Newell | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Hanley | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Owens | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Abdulai | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Dundee Utd vs Hibernian?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Hibernian to win against Dundee Utd.
- What score did Fipster predict for Dundee Utd vs Hibernian?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Dundee Utd 1–2 Hibernian.
- What were the win probabilities for Dundee Utd vs Hibernian?
- Fipster's model gave Dundee Utd a 7% chance of winning, Hibernian a 85% chance, and a 8% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 85% confidence — a high-confidence call.