Dundee VS Dumbarton Match Prediction

Dundee United's relegation to the Scottish Championship in the summer means the two teams playing in the same league for the first time since the 1995/96 season - a campaign which saw the Terrors score 17 goals in their four games against Dumbarton. This season, Dumbarton have won both their home games 1-0, but their last meeting at Tannadice ended 2-1 to the hosts. Here are the results of the last four matches:

Dec 31, 2016: Dumbarton 1-0 Dundee United
Oct 22, 2016: Dundee United 2-1 Dumbarton
Aug 13, 2016: Dumbarton 1-0 Dundee United
Aug 28, 2013: Dumbarton 2-3 Dundee United

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Dundee United vs Dumbarton Prediction

Dundee United's stutter at the start of the New Year put paid to their title hopes, but that poor run is behind them now and promotion back to the Scottish Premier League at the first attempt is still very much on. Their home form has been impressive, and that should continue against Dumbarton.

Correct Score Prediction: Dundee United 1-0 Dumbarton

Dundee United vs Dumbarton Betting Tips and Odds

Dundee United are favourites, with Ladbrokes, Bet365 and Betfair all offering 8/11 on the hosts to continue their good form at Tannadice Park. The draw is as high as 27/10 with Betfair and 13/5 with William Hill, while you can get 18/5 on a Dumbarton win with Betfair.

Both teams to score has been set at 5/6 for both yes and no with Bet365.

Reason: With their poor run of form behind them, and their strong performances at home this season, it is hard to back against Dundee United.

Team News

Scott Fraser is a long-term absentee with a fractured foot, but Dundee United may otherwise be at full-strength for Dumbarton's visit. Nick van der Velden will definitely not be included, meanwhile, after being released from his contract six weeks early in order to seal a move to Indonesia.

Key Man

Tony Andreu has scored 18 goals from his position behind the striker this season.

Team Form

Having won just two of their first 11 games of 2017, Dundee United have got back on track with four wins and two draws in their last seven. Last time out, they beat St Mirren 3-2, with Blair Spittal grabbing a 90th-minute winner - their fourth win in their last five home games.

Expected Line-up: 4-2-3-1

Team News

After winning at Queen of the South last weekend, Dumbarton may stick with the same starting XI, meaning Christian Nade in for David Smith.

Key Man

Since signing on a free transfer in February, Christian Nade has scored four goals and grabbed four assists too - including laying on the winner last weekend.

Team Form

A 2-1 win at Queen of the South last time out has put Dumbarton on the brink of survival and ended a run of five away games without a win. They have been inconsistent all season, however, failing to win two consecutive games all year. Their most recent victory prior to the win at Queen of the South was at home to Greenock Morton on April 1.

Expected Line-up: 4-4-2

Dundee United will know before kick-off whether a win will be enough to see them leapfrog Falkirk into second-place - and with it put them a game away from the play-off semi-finals. The Terrors\' record at Tannadice this season has been hugely impressive, and Dumbarton will have their work cut out to get anything from this game.

Dundee United have lost just one of their 17 home league fixtures this season, winning 11 and drawing five - the best home record in the Scottish Championship.