Dundee United vs Dundee

Dundee's visit to Tannadice ended in a comfortable 0-2 victory despite being second best for long stretches. United dominated possession with 68 percent of the ball and had more attempts on goal, but couldn't find a way through. The visitors struck early in the first half to take control, then sealed it later in the game to secure all three points. It was a frustrating afternoon for the home side, who created chances without managing to convert them into goals. Dundee's Drey Wright was the standout performer, earning the official man of the match award with a rating of 8.9 out of 10. His display epitomized a clinical visiting side that made their limited opportunities count. United will be kicking themselves about this one—they had the better chances and controlled the tempo, but the scoreline tells the real story. It's back to the drawing board at Tannadice as they search for answers in their next outing.

Dundee beat Dundee United 0-2 at Tannadice Park, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 68% in favour of Dundee United, Dundee made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 23 attempts from Dundee United against 14 from Dundee over the course of the game. Dundee United had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.