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Dundee Utd vs Spartans

Scotland Scotland

League Cup Tannadice Park, Dundee
Tue, Jul 21, 2026
VS
06:45 PM
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AI Match Summary

A one-off knockout match in the League Cup. Chances could be at a premium in this fixture. Spartans have shipped 1.25 goals a game lately, while Dundee Utd have conceded 0.88 and scored 0.63. Head-to-head, Dundee Utd have won 1 to Spartans's 1, with 0 draws. They last met on Feb 17, 2026, ending 2:1. xG projections (0.94 - 0.94) back Spartans to edge this. Over 2.5 looks the sharpest market angle here.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

50%
Dundee Utd
28%
Draws
22%
Spartans
Draw rate projection: 28% Favored: Dundee Utd

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

76% / High Confidence
  • Dundee Utd haven't matched Spartans's recent run of results.
  • Win probability leans Dundee Utd's way, sitting at 50%.
  • Spartans arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Dundee Utd, who have won 1 of the last 2 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 6.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 3%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 72.6%
Dundee Utd Clean Sheet 20%
Spartans Clean Sheet 16%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Dundee Utd Spartans
Matches Played 27 28
Wins 10 11
Draws 7 8
Losses 10 9
Goals Scored 0.63 1
Goals Conceded 0.88 1.25
Expected Goals (xG) 0.63 1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.88 1.25

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Feb 17, 2026 Scottish Cup
Dundee Utd vs Spartans
2:1
Jul 15, 2023 League Cup
Spartans vs Dundee Utd
1:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Dundee Utd 49 / 100
Spartans 23 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Dundee Utd Spartans

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick DUU Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Dundee Utd found the back of the net in 67% of recent matches (27 games).

Defensive concern: Spartans conceded in 64% of 28 recent games.

H2H data points to 2.00 goals as a typical output.

Recent resilience: Dundee Utd stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Dundee Utd VS Spartans
0.63 Goals Scored 1
0.88 Goals Conceded 1.25
50% Over 1.5 88%
25% Over 2.5 38%
0% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Dundee Utd

(Home)
14 Jul
Montrose
1 : 0
Dundee Utd
11 Jul
Stirling
0 : 1
Dundee Utd
17 May
St. Mirren
1 : 1
Dundee Utd
12 May
Dundee Utd
0 : 0
Livingston
09 May
Aberdeen
2 : 0
Dundee Utd
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Spartans

(Away)
14 Jul
Spartans
1 : 3
Stirling
11 Jul
Spartans
1 : 2
Arbroath
09 May
Spartans
1 : 1
Clyde
05 May
Clyde
2 : 0
Spartans
02 May
Stirling
2 : 2
Spartans
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League Standings (Group 1)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Queen's Park22005:16
2Aberdeen11002:03
3Kelty Hearts21011:32
4Queen of the South10011:11
5Brora Rangers20021:50
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League Standings (Group 2)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Stirling21013:23
2Arbroath11002:13
3Montrose11001:03
4Dundee Utd21011:13
5Spartans20022:50
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League Standings (Group 3)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1St. Mirren11004:03
2East Kilbride21015:33
3Cove Rangers11003:23
4Dunfermline21014:43
5Dumbarton20021:80
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League Standings (Group 4)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Dundee FC22009:26
2Ross County11004:13
3Clyde11001:03
4Airdrieonians20022:50
5Annan20021:90
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League Standings (Group 5)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Partick220010:06
2Livingston11002:03
3Stenhousemuir11002:03
4Forfar Athletic20020:60
5Brechin20020:80
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League Standings (Group 6)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1East Fife21013:14
2St Johnstone11002:03
3Linlithgow Rose21011:23
4Inverness11001:12
5Morton20020:30
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League Standings (Group 7)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Ayr22004:26
2Falkirk21015:13
3Edinburgh City21012:53
4Stranraer10012:30
5Alloa10010:20
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League Standings (Group 8)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Raith21013:14
2Peterhead21013:23
3Hamilton11001:03
4Kilmarnock11000:02
5Elgin City20022:60
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