Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Kilmarnock vs Dundee in the Premiership. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:45 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Kilmarnock vs Dundee |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premiership |
| Date | Tuesday, 12 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 19:45 BST |
| Venue | Rugby Park |
Match Prediction: Kilmarnock 1-1 Dundee
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 11 Apr 2026 |  Kilmarnock vs  Dundee |
2 – 2 | Rugby Park |
| Premiership | 30 Dec 2025 | Dundee vs Kilmarnock |
2 – 1 | Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park |
| Premiership | 23 Aug 2025 | Kilmarnock vs Dundee |
0 – 0 | Rugby Park |
| Premiership | 10 May 2025 | Kilmarnock vs Dundee |
3 – 2 | Rugby Park |
| Premiership | 30 Nov 2024 | Kilmarnock vs Dundee |
1 – 1 | Rugby Park |
Kilmarnock come into this at Rugby Park with a recent home win over Dundee United and a 2-2 draw against Dundee in the latest meeting between the sides. Dundee have also shown they can make this competitive, though their away form in the supplied results includes defeats at Dundee United and Hearts. With no xG data available, the clearest guide is the recent scorelines, which point to a game that could stay fairly tight. Kilmarnock’s home edge and Dundee’s mixed away returns make a narrow home result the most data-led angle.
Dundee’s best recent result was a 1-0 home win over St. Mirren, but they have also conceded three at Dundee United and lost by a single goal at Hearts. Kilmarnock have alternated wins and losses in their last five league matches, so consistency is not strong on either side. The head-to-head record also shows several close games, including two draws and a one-goal Dundee win. Match Prediction: Kilmarnock 2-1 Dundee
Form Guide & Team Overview
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock’s recent league form reads as two wins, one draw and two defeats from their last five. The strongest result in that run was the 3-0 home win over Dundee United, while the 2-2 draw with Dundee shows they have been involved in a competitive game against this opponent already.
At home, Kilmarnock have also beaten Livingston 2-0 and Dundee United 3-0 in the supplied results, which gives them a better-looking profile at Rugby Park than away from it. Their defeats to Aberdeen and Hibernian show there has been some inconsistency, but the home results are the main positive in the data.
Kilmarnock Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 2 May 2026 | Kilmarnock vs  Dundee United |
3 – 0 | W | Rugby Park |
| Premiership | 25 Apr 2026 |  Aberdeen vs Kilmarnock |
1 – 0 | L | Pittodrie Stadium |
| Premiership | 11 Apr 2026 | Kilmarnock vs Dundee |
2 – 2 | D | Rugby Park |
| Premiership | 4 Apr 2026 |  Hibernian vs Kilmarnock |
3 – 0 | L | Easter Road Stadium |
| Premiership | 21 Mar 2026 | Kilmarnock vs  Livingston |
2 – 0 | W | Rugby Park |
Dundee
Dundee’s recent league form is one win, one draw and three defeats from their last five. Their best result in that sequence was the 1-0 home win over St. Mirren, while the 2-2 draw away to Kilmarnock is the clearest sign they can compete in this fixture.
Away from home, Dundee have lost 3-0 to Dundee United and 0-1 to Hearts in the supplied results, which is not a strong travelling record. They have also lost at home to Celtic, so the recent data points to a side that has struggled for consistency even when the margins have been close.
Dundee Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 2 May 2026 | Dundee vs  St. Mirren |
1 – 0 | W | Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park |
| Premiership | 26 Apr 2026 | Dundee United vs Dundee |
3 – 0 | L | Tannadice Park |
| Premiership | 11 Apr 2026 | Kilmarnock vs Dundee |
2 – 2 | D | Rugby Park |
| Premiership | 5 Apr 2026 | Dundee vs  Celtic |
1 – 2 | L | Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park |
| Premiership | 21 Mar 2026 |  Hearts vs Dundee |
1 – 0 | L | Tynecastle Park |
Team News & Injury Report
Kilmarnock
- Djenairo Daniels (Knee Injury)
Dundee
- No injuries have been reported for the current season.
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Kilmarnock (4-3-3)
Predicted lineup: Maksymilian Stryjek (Goalkeeper), Findlay Curtis (Defender), George Stanger (Defender), Michael Schjönning-Larsen (Defender), Robbie Deas (Defender), Aaron Tshibola (Midfielder), Greg Kiltie (Midfielder), Tom Lowery (Midfielder), Bruce Anderson (Attacker), Joe Hugill (Attacker), Nicky Clescenco (Attacker)
Kilmarnock’s predicted 4-3-3 should give them a solid base in midfield while still keeping three players high enough to press Dundee’s back line. With Bruce Anderson leading the line, they can look to use width and quick support from the midfield three to create chances at Rugby Park.
Dundee (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Jon McCracken (Goalkeeper), Brad Halliday (Defender), Drey Wright (Defender), Luke Graham (Defender), Ryan Astley (Defender), Cameron Congreve (Midfielder), Ethan Hamilton (Midfielder), Joe Westley (Midfielder), Tony Yogane (Midfielder), Yan Dhanda (Midfielder), Simon Murray (Attacker)
Dundee’s predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a compact double pivot behind the attacking midfield line, which should help them stay organised without the ball. Simon Murray is the focal point up front, so the three players behind him will need to supply him early and often if Dundee are to threaten.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Kilmarnock | Dundee | Text |
|---|---|---|
| Kilmarnock | Dundee | Bruce Anderson will look to test Brad Halliday by making sharp runs and forcing Dundee’s right side to defend deep. |
| Kilmarnock | Dundee | Aaron Tshibola’s midfield work against Cameron Congreve could be important in deciding who controls the central areas. |
| Kilmarnock | Dundee | Bruce Anderson is key for Kilmarnock because he leads the line in the predicted shape and gives them their main attacking reference. |
| Kilmarnock | Dundee | Simon Murray is key for Dundee because he is the lone striker in the 4-2-3-1 and the main outlet for their attacks. |
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