Premiership
Kilmarnock vs Dundee United
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Rugby Park
Kilmarnock vs Dundee United Prediction & Stats - Premiership 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Kilmarnock vs Dundee United carries real history into this round of the Premiership.
The two sides meet on 29/08 (Saturday) at Rugby Park, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Kilmarnock vs Dundee United prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Kilmarnock vs Dundee United
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Kilmarnock vs Dundee United call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Dundee United
Last updated on 28-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Kilmarnock the side to beat, with roughly 39% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Premiership odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Kilmarnock Preview
Kilmarnock reach this fixture 2 match into their Premiership. Here is where Killie stand:
In this competition
0 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost
0 points per game
4 scored, at 2 a game
9 conceded, at 4.5 a game
Killie, season-wide
0 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Joe Hugill, 1 goals
Most assists: Tom Lowery, 2 assists
Recent results — Kilmarnock
09/08/2026 08:30
02/08/2026 09:00
17/05/2026 09:00
12/05/2026 14:45
09/05/2026 10:00
Dundee United: how they are travelling
Dundee United come in 3 matches into their Premiership.
Here is what Dundee United have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost
0.33 points per game
1 scored, at 0.33 a game
7 conceded, at 2.33 a game
Dundee United, season-wide
0 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Lachlam Rose, 1 goals
Most assists: Jesse Randall, 1 assists
Recent results — Dundee United
22/08/2026 12:45
09/08/2026 10:00
31/07/2026 15:00
17/05/2026 09:00
12/05/2026 14:45
The head-to-head favours Kilmarnock
Recent meetings have tended to go Kilmarnock's way against Dundee United.
From 32 match(es):
Kilmarnock: 14 win(s)
Dundee United: 10 win(s)
Drawn: 8
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Kilmarnock vs Dundee United prediction.
Form comparison Kilmarnock vs Dundee United
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Kilmarnock
Scotland - Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 6.5 | 6 | 7 |
| Scored | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Conceded | 4.5 | 5 | 4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.35 | 1.02 |
|
xGA
|
2.62 | 3.52 | 1.71 |
Away Team
Dundee United
Scotland - Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
|
0.33 |
| Home |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 2 | 4 |
| Scored | 0.33 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2.33 | 1.5 | 4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.58 | 1.85 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.71 | 1.82 | 1.49 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
Kilmarnock vs Dundee United is set up to be a tough match, and we expect it to go over 2.5 goals.
With bookmakers offering odds of 1.75 on this outcome, there’s great value in betting on three or more goals being scored, especially considering the attacking strength of both teams.
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
Kilmarnock vs Dundee United is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.
The 3.43 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.
Fixture information - Kilmarnock vs Dundee United
Match: Kilmarnock vs Dundee United
Competition: Premiership
Date: Saturday, 29/08/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Rugby Park
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Stats
The statistics for The Ayrshire Men vs Dundee United that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
4.59
League: 2.77
Both Teams to Score
67%
League: 46%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 77%
Over 2.5+
67%
League: 46%
Cards
3.83
League: 3.77
Corners
8.33
League: 10.38
Home Team
Kilmarnock
Scotland - Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 6.5 | 6 | 7 |
| Scored | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Conceded | 4.5 | 5 | 4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.35 | 1.02 |
|
xGA
|
2.62 | 3.52 | 1.71 |
Away Team
Dundee United
Scotland - Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
|
0.33 |
| Home |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 2 | 4 |
| Scored | 0.33 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2.33 | 1.5 | 4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.58 | 1.85 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.71 | 1.82 | 1.49 |
Corners
10.5 / Match
+14% Corners / Match
Dundee United received +14% more corners than Kilmarnock in the Premiership
12 / Match
Celtic
(5)
St. Johnstone
(3)(6)
Dundee
(2)
Hearts
(5)
Rangers
Cards
1.5 / Match
+55% Cards / Match
Dundee United received +55% more cards than Kilmarnock in the Premiership
2.33 / Match
Celtic
(1)
St. Johnstone
(2)(4)
Dundee
(2)
Hearts
(1)
Rangers
Goals Scored
2 / Match
+506%
Kilmarnock is +506% better in terms of goals scored
0.33 / Match
Celtic
(1)
St. Johnstone
(3)(0)
Dundee
(0)
Hearts
(1)
Rangers
Goals Conceded
4.5 / Match
+48%
Kilmarnock condeded +48% more goals than Dundee United
2.33 / Match
Celtic
(5)
St. Johnstone
(4)(2)
Dundee
(4)
Hearts
(1)
Rangers
Premiership Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Celtic
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
St. Mirren
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 3 |
Dundee
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| 4 |
Motherwell
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 5 |
Hearts
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 6 |
Hibernian
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
St. Johnstone
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Aberdeen
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 9 |
Rangers
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 10 |
Falkirk
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 11 |
Dundee United
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 12 |
Kilmarnock
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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