Football Result

Ivan Dolcek 22', 41'
Lawrence Shankland 19' Pen
Stuart Findlay 58', 90'+4'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
34.7%
27.2%
38.2%
That went as expected.
Power Comparison in the League
0.437
0.587
Game Stats
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots
13
16
Possession
27.3%
72.7%
Fouls
14
11
Yellow Cards
3
4
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
2
9
Offsides
0
0
Saves
4
3
Team Formations
3-5-2
3-5-2


Location
CalForth Construction Arena at Tannadice Park, Dundee, Scotland
Attendance
10,874
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
2025-08-11 | Game Summary

On August 10, 2025, Heart of Midlothian defeated Dundee United 3-2 in a thrilling Scottish Premiership match at the CalForth Construction Arena. The game saw a flurry of goals, with Lawrence Shankland opening the scoring for Hearts with a penalty in the 19th minute. Dundee United responded with two goals from Ivan Dolcek in the 22nd and 41st minutes to take the lead. Stuart Findlay then scored twice for Hearts, in the 58th and 90+4th minutes, securing the victory for the visitors.
Heart of Midlothian dominated possession with 72.7%, reflecting their control over the game. While Dundee United had 13 total shots, only 5 were on target, whereas Hearts managed 8 shots on target out of 16. Both teams played with a 3-5-2 formation. Dundee United committed 14 fouls, receiving 3 yellow cards, while Hearts committed 11 fouls and received 4 yellow cards.
The AI prediction favored a Heart of Midlothian win, and the actual result aligned with this prediction. The AI also anticipated a balanced game, which was reflected in the close scoreline, although the possession stats indicate a clear dominance from the visitors. Before the game the home team win probability was 34.7%, the away team win probability was 38.2% and draw probability was 27.2%.
Dundee United's recent form has been inconsistent, with draws in their last two games prior to this defeat. This result will likely impact their confidence heading into their next Scottish Premiership match against Dundee on August 31st. Previous games show recent struggles in head-to-head encounters, with Dundee United only winning one of the last five matches against Dundee.
Heart of Midlothian, on the other hand, are in excellent form, having won their previous Scottish Premiership match against Aberdeen and winning most of their matches before this one. Their next game is at home against Motherwell on August 23rd, where they will aim to continue their winning streak. Considering their recent performance and head-to-head record against Motherwell, they will be confident of securing another victory. Hearts has won 4 of their last 5 games against Motherwell.
Looking at previous games between Dundee United and Heart of Midlothian, Heart of Midlothian have won three of the last five encounters. Dundee United's defense has struggled in recent games. The teams' recent form suggests that Dundee United will need to improve defensively before their next match against Dundee to improve their chance to win.

2025-08-09 | Pre-game insights

On 2025-08-10, Dundee United will face Heart of Midlothian in a Scottish Premiership match at the CalForth Construction Arena. An AI predicts a Heart of Midlothian victory, despite only a slightly higher win probability (38.2%) compared to Dundee United (34.7%). The draw probability is 27.2%. Dundee United's recent form has been inconsistent. Heart of Midlothian, on the other hand, has displayed a strong winning streak. Key players for Heart of Midlothian, like their prolific striker, will be crucial. The AI's prediction hinges on Heart's superior attack.