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Premiership Match Week 17 May 2026 to 23 May 2026 Predictions: Best Odds and Match Previews

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Harvey Watkins
Harvey Watkins is a football specialist who lives and breathes match predictions, betting angles, and stats-based analysis. With more than six years in sports content, he...
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Updated: This round-up has been updated with the latest match news links.

This Premiership round-up brings together the key fixtures for Match Week 17 May 2026 to 23 May 2026, with a quick predictions table, predicted lineups, best odds and short match-by-match previews in one place.

Quick Predictions Table

Match Kick-off Predicted score Detailed Match Review
St. Mirren vs Dundee United Sun 17 May 2026 14:00 BST 2-1 Read review
Livingston vs Kilmarnock Sun 17 May 2026 14:00 BST 1-0 Read review
Dundee vs Aberdeen Sun 17 May 2026 14:00 BST 2-1 Read review

St. Mirren vs Dundee United

Kick-off: Sun 17 May 2026 14:00 BST

Prediction
St. Mirren vs Dundee United 2-1

St. Mirren vs Dundee United Best Odds

St. Mirren To Win
2.12
Implied probability: 47.17%
Draw
3.55
Implied probability: 28.17%
Dundee United To Win
3.15
Implied probability: 31.75%

Short form guide

St. Mirren vs Dundee United reads as one of the more finely balanced games in the round-up, with the draw percentage making a level match realistic. The prediction should therefore be viewed alongside the tactical setup rather than as a simple favourite-versus-outsider call. The score prediction is 2-1.

The goals market does not force one obvious read, with Both Teams to Score: Yes 54.83%, No 45.17% and Total Goals Over/Under 2.5: Over 51.91%, Under 48.09%. That makes the tactical setup and early rhythm more important than a simple over-or-under call.

Recent results

St. Mirren last three recorded results from the match preview:
League Date Team Score
Premiership 12/05/26 273Aberdeen vs 496St. Mirren 0 – 2
Premiership 09/05/26 496St. Mirren vs 180Kilmarnock 0 – 3
Premiership 02/05/26 284Dundee vs 496St. Mirren 1 – 0
Dundee United last three recorded results from the match preview:
League Date Team Score
Premiership 12/05/26 282Dundee United vs 258Livingston 0 – 0
Premiership 09/05/26 273Aberdeen vs 282Dundee United 2 – 0
Premiership 02/05/26 180Kilmarnock vs 282Dundee United 3 – 0
Recent head-to-head
League Date Team Score
Premiership 03/03/26 282Dundee United vs 496St. Mirren 2 – 1
Premiership 06/12/25 496St. Mirren vs 282Dundee United 2 – 0
Premiership 25/10/25 282Dundee United vs 496St. Mirren 3 – 1

Predicted lineups

St. Mirren vs Dundee United predicted lineups

Key battles to watch

St. Mirren Dundee United Key Battle Overview
St. Mirren Dundee United Killian Phillips against Bert Esselink could be important because Phillips will look to attack the space in front of Dundee United’s back three while Esselink has to keep the shape intact.
St. Mirren Dundee United Allan Campbell against Panutche Camara is a key midfield duel, with both players likely to influence who controls the central areas.
St. Mirren Dundee United Killian Phillips is key for St. Mirren because he has been part of their recent attacking structure and offers a direct threat in a system built around two forwards.
St. Mirren Dundee United Johnny Russell is key for Dundee United because he gives them an experienced attacking option in the 3-4-2-1 and can help connect midfield to the front line.

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Livingston vs Kilmarnock

Kick-off: Sun 17 May 2026 14:00 BST

Prediction
Livingston vs Kilmarnock 1-0

Livingston vs Kilmarnock Best Odds

Livingston To Win
2.72
Implied probability: 36.76%
Draw
3.50
Implied probability: 28.57%
Kilmarnock To Win
2.40
Implied probability: 41.67%

Short form guide

Livingston vs Kilmarnock has a balanced result profile, with the draw probability at 27.25%. That makes the predicted scoreline important, because the numbers suggest a fixture where neither side is expected to run away with the match. The score prediction is 1-0.

The goal probabilities lean towards a more controlled match, with Both Teams to Score: Yes 51.25%, No 48.75% and Total Goals Over/Under 2.5: Over 46.81%, Under 53.19%. That makes patience, set pieces and defensive shape central to how the fixture may unfold.

Recent results

Livingston last three recorded results from the match preview:
League Date Team Score
Premiership 12/05/26 282Dundee United vs 258Livingston 0 – 0
Premiership 09/05/26 284Dundee vs 258Livingston 3 – 0
Premiership 01/05/26 258Livingston vs 273Aberdeen 2 – 2
Kilmarnock last three recorded results from the match preview:
League Date Team Score
Premiership 12/05/26 180Kilmarnock vs 284Dundee 3 – 1
Premiership 09/05/26 496St. Mirren vs 180Kilmarnock 0 – 3
Premiership 02/05/26 180Kilmarnock vs 282Dundee United 3 – 0
Recent head-to-head
League Date Team Score
Premiership 21/03/26 180Kilmarnock vs 258Livingston 2 – 0
Premiership 10/01/26 258Livingston vs 180Kilmarnock 1 – 1
Premiership 02/08/25 180Kilmarnock vs 258Livingston 2 – 2

Predicted lineups

Livingston vs Kilmarnock predicted lineups

Key battles to watch

Livingston Kilmarnock Key Battle Overview
Livingston Kilmarnock Robbie Muirhead against Dominic Thompson could be important if Livingston look to attack down that side and test Kilmarnock’s defensive balance.
Livingston Kilmarnock Emmanuel Danso against Aaron Tshibola may shape the midfield battle, especially if Livingston need to stop Kilmarnock building through the centre.
Livingston Kilmarnock Robbie Muirhead is key for Livingston because he is the main attacking reference in the predicted shape and the player most likely to turn limited chances into a goal.
Livingston Kilmarnock Joe Hugill is key for Kilmarnock because he leads the line in the predicted setup and will be the main focus for their attacking moves.

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Dundee vs Aberdeen

Kick-off: Sun 17 May 2026 14:00 BST

Prediction
Dundee vs Aberdeen 2-1

Dundee vs Aberdeen Best Odds

Dundee To Win
2.28
Implied probability: 43.86%
Draw
3.50
Implied probability: 28.57%
Aberdeen To Win
2.88
Implied probability: 34.72%

Short form guide

Dundee have the clearest result edge, with the full-time probabilities putting them at 49.14% compared with 26.38% for Aberdeen. That gives the match a defined favourite, although the prediction still leaves room for the game to tighten if the underdog can slow the tempo. The score prediction is 2-1.

The goals data is balanced, with Both Teams to Score: Yes 55.79%, No 44.21% and Total Goals Over/Under 2.5: Over 55.56%, Under 44.44%. That keeps the fixture open to different game states depending on who settles quickest.

Recent results

Dundee last three recorded results from the match preview:
League Date Team Score
Premiership 12/05/26 180Kilmarnock vs 284Dundee 3 – 1
Premiership 09/05/26 284Dundee vs 258Livingston 3 – 0
Premiership 02/05/26 284Dundee vs 496St. Mirren 1 – 0
Aberdeen last three recorded results from the match preview:
League Date Team Score
Premiership 12/05/26 273Aberdeen vs 496St. Mirren 0 – 2
Premiership 01/05/26 258Livingston vs 273Aberdeen 2 – 2
Premiership 25/04/26 273Aberdeen vs 180Kilmarnock 1 – 0
Recent head-to-head
League Date Team Score
Premiership 21/02/26 273Aberdeen vs 284Dundee 2 – 3
Premiership 06/12/25 284Dundee vs 273Aberdeen 1 – 3
Premiership 05/10/25 273Aberdeen vs 284Dundee 4 – 0

Predicted lineups

Dundee vs Aberdeen predicted lineups

Key battles to watch

Dundee Aberdeen Key Battle Overview
Dundee Aberdeen Ashley Hay against Gavin Molloy could be important because Dundee will want Hay’s movement to test Aberdeen’s central defensive structure.
Dundee Aberdeen Brad Halliday against Afeez Aremu looks a key midfield duel, with both sides needing control in the middle of the pitch.
Dundee Aberdeen Ashley Hay is key for Dundee because he offers a direct attacking option in a system that has recently produced goals at home.
Dundee Aberdeen Dennis Geiger is key for Aberdeen because he gives them a central attacking link in a narrow shape and has a role in connecting play around the box.

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Best Odds

St. Mirren vs Dundee United

Sun 17 May 2026 14:00 BST
10Bet
St. Mirren To Win
2.12
Implied probability: 47.17%
Draw
3.55
Implied probability: 28.17%
Dundee United To Win
3.15
Implied probability: 31.75%

Latest bookmaker update: 2026-05-12 11:05:34

Livingston vs Kilmarnock

Sun 17 May 2026 14:00 BST
10Bet
Livingston To Win
2.72
Implied probability: 36.76%
Draw
3.50
Implied probability: 28.57%
Kilmarnock To Win
2.40
Implied probability: 41.67%

Latest bookmaker update: 2026-05-13 00:02:42

Dundee vs Aberdeen

Sun 17 May 2026 14:00 BST
10Bet
Dundee To Win
2.28
Implied probability: 43.86%
Draw
3.50
Implied probability: 28.57%
Aberdeen To Win
2.88
Implied probability: 34.72%

Latest bookmaker update: 2026-05-12 11:31:33

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