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Dundee United vs Arbroath: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

Dundee United Dundee UnitedvsArbroath Arbroath
Our predictionDundee United to win
Model score: High · 81/100
Score hint: 2-0

The model puts Dundee United at 64%. The model leans toward Dundee United. Confidence: high.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · Dundee UnitedDraw2 · Arbroath
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Recent form

Dundee UnitedWWLWW
ArbroathLWDDL
Team strength rating
Dundee United
72
Arbroath
43

Most likely scorelines

2-014.1%
1-014.0%
3-09.4%
2-19.2%
1-19.2%
0-07.0%

Expected goals

2.01Dundee United
xG
0.65Arbroath
Over 2.5 goals50%
Both teams to score42%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
Dundee United Arbroath

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2Dundee United win1.43Fair

Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.

Scoreline probability matrix

H \ A012345
0751
11493
21493
3962
4531
521

Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.

Model vs market

Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.

1X2Arbroath6.06+1.5%
1X2Dundee United1.43+0.1%
1X2Draw4.25-1.6%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = model disagreement, not a value bet. Not betting advice.

Full analysis

The model puts Dundee United at 64%. The model puts the draw at 20%. The model puts Arbroath at 17%. The model's most likely scoreline is 2-0.

The market leans toward Dundee United. Dundee United is priced at 1.43. The draw is priced at 4.25. Arbroath is priced at 6.06.

Arbroath have won 5 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 1 of their head-to-head meetings.

Dundee United have 4 wins in their last 5 matches. Dundee United are on 2 wins in a row. Arbroath have 1 wins in their last 5 matches.

The model gives 42% for both teams to score. The model gives 50% for over 2.5 goals.

This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite, Dundee United or Arbroath?

Our model rates Dundee United as the most likely outcome at 64% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for Dundee United vs Arbroath?

A scoreline around 2-0 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

What's the head-to-head record?

In the last 6 meetings: 0 Dundee United wins, 1 draws, 5 Arbroath wins.

See odds at bookmakers

Odds movement

6.315.093.872.651.42
Home 1.69 Draw 3.13 Away 6.35

Match statistics

Player of the matchStewartArbroath8.7
62
Possession
38
2
Total shots
2
2
Shots on target
1
3
Corners
1
1
Yellow cards
0
0
Shots off target
1
Randall🟨7'

Dundee United

Starting XI
  • 1Walton7.0
  • 3Esselink6.4
  • 5Sevelj6.7
  • 9Sapsford7.0
  • 10Tait D.7.1
  • 11Ferry W.7.6
  • 12Agyei5.9
  • 18Forbes6.3
  • 21Randall6.2
  • 23Rawlins6.7
  • 93Metsoko6.5

Arbroath

Starting XI
  • 1Mcadams7.0
  • 2Morrison St.
  • 4Paterson6.5
  • 5O'Brien T.8.6
  • 6Beadling6.9
  • 8Flynn R.7.4
  • 9Winter An.6.3
  • 11Dow7.5
  • 12Stewart8.7
  • 14McKenna M.
  • 15McGill5.9

Match story

How the game unfolded
0–15'00

No goals but plenty of bite: 1 card(s) in this spell. Score holds at 0–0.

7'🟨Randall
15–45'00

A controlled first-half spell with few clear chances. (0–0)

Half-time

Half-time score: Dundee United 0 – 0 Arbroath.

45–75'00

The game settles after the break without a breakthrough. (0–0)

75–90'+00

A tense finish, but the scoreline stays put. (0–0)

Full time: Dundee United 00 Arbroath

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