Aberdeen vs Dundee FC Prediction: A draw should be enough for both sides in this goal scoring affair

In a captivating Scottish Premiership encounter on Tuesday night, Aberdeen and Dundee will face off at Pittodrie Stadium, both vying to maintain their top-six aspirations. The Dons suffered a 2-0 defeat to Hearts in their recent away match, while Dundee secured an impressive victory at Livingston, aided by the contributions of two January signings.

Aberdeen - LWWDL

Aberdeen aims to bounce back to the winning column after a 2-0 loss to Hearts in their recent Premiership fixture. In that match, Aberdeen held 45% possession and made 16 attempts on goal, with only 1 on target. Hearts, on the other hand, had 15 attempts, landing 5 on target. Jorge Grant (57') and Lawrence Shankland (77') found the net for Hearts. Barry Robson's Aberdeen has scored a total of 8 goals in their last 6 outings, conceding 7 in the process. Looking ahead to this encounter, Aberdeen has been undefeated in their last 3 league games against Dundee.

Dundee - LDLLW

Dundee enters this matchup on the back of a 4-1 victory against Livingston in their recent Premiership fixture. In that game, Dundee held 37% possession and registered 7 shots on goal, with 5 of them on target. Amadou Bakayoko (19'), Luke McCowan (62'), Zach Robinson (79'), and Michael Mellon (87') were the goalscorers for Dundee, while Tete Yengi (78') found the net for Livingston. Dundee has shown a penchant for high-scoring matches, with a total of 20 goals in their last six outings, averaging 3.33 goals per game. Their opponents have scored 11 of those goals.

Looking ahead to this clash, Dundee has not secured a victory against Aberdeen in their last 13 away league matches against them.

Aberdeen possible starting lineup:

Roos; Devlin, Gartenmann, Jensen, MacKenzie; Barron, Shinnie, Duk, Morris, McGrath; Miovski

Dundee possible starting lineup:

Sharp; McGhee, Shaughnessey, Ashcroft, Dodgson; Robertson, Sylla, Boateng; Mellon, Tiffoney, Bakayoko

Expert Betting Tips

Aberdeen, having produced only one shot on target in their recent defeat to Hearts, may encounter similar challenges on the road in this upcoming match. Dundee, boosted by January additions from Burnley, particularly in the attacking department with players like Mellon, will face a resilient Aberdeen side eager to bounce back from their last loss. While both teams are likely to enhance their offensive strategies, a prudent betting approach could be on goals, expecting contributions from both sides, resulting in a match that seems poised for a draw.