Football Result

Sam Dalby 67'
James Wilson 38'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
60.5%
21.7%
17.8%
That's quite a surprise.
Power Comparison in the League
0.576
0.552
Game Stats
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots
15
7
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Fouls
14
13
Yellow Cards
1
4
Red Cards
1
0
Corners
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Saves
2
7
Team Formations
4-1-2-1-2
3-5-2


Location
Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh, Scotland
Attendance
18,888
2025-04-07 | Game Summary

In a surprising upset in the Scottish Premiership, Dundee United defeated Heart of Midlothian 1-0 at Tynecastle Park. The AI had predicted a Heart of Midlothian win with a 60.5% probability, but Sam Dalby's goal in the 67th minute secured the victory for the visitors. This result contradicts the AI's pre-game assessment, highlighting the unpredictable nature of football, especially in a league as competitive as the Scottish Premiership.
Despite having slightly more possession (50.6% vs. 49.4%) and more than double the shots on target (7 vs. 3), Heart of Midlothian couldn't find the net. Their efforts were further hampered by a red card issued to James Wilson in the 38th minute, forcing them to play with ten men for the majority of the match. Dundee United, playing in a 3-5-2 formation, capitalized on their numerical advantage in the second half. Goalkeeper Jack Walton had a busy afternoon, saving 7 shots for the visiting side.
Heart of Midlothian's recent form has been inconsistent, with two losses and two wins in their last five league games. They will need to improve their consistency when they face Motherwell next, who are also struggling for form with three losses in their last five. Looking back to the previous games it is visible that the next game will not be easy for Heart of Midlothian because they lost 3:1 against Motherwell and won only one of the last five matches against them. Dundee United, on the other hand, have shown some resilience recently, winning two and drawing one of their last five. Before this game, they beat Ross County. Dundee United's victory over Heart of Midlothian demonstrates their ability to perform under pressure, which will be vital when they host St Johnstone in their next match. The previous head-to-head games indicates that Dundee United can beat St. Johnstone.
This match was a significant turnaround from their previous encounter in January, where Heart of Midlothian won 1-0. However, in the September game, Dundee United also managed to win 1-0 against Heart of Midlothian. The statistical data shows how unpredictable matches can be between these two teams. Overall, this game highlighted the importance of capitalizing on opportunities and maintaining discipline, as Dundee United secured a valuable away victory despite being the underdogs.

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance