Dundee United vs The Spartans: Lineups, Predictions and Betting Tips

Dundee United vs The Spartans Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: February 7, 2026 | Tannadice Park | Scottish Cup | 15:00 GMT

Dundee United host League Two leaders Spartans in a Scottish Cup last 16 clash.

Key Betting Tips: Dundee United to Win @ 1.2 odds on BoyleSports and 1.14 odds on QuinnBet.

Dundee United vs The Spartans Lineups

Dundee United Predicted XI (3-4-3): Maynard-Brewer, Cleall-Harding, Graham, Keresztes, Naamo, Ferry, Stephenson, Sibbald, Sapsford, Trapanovski, Moller

The Spartans Predicted XI (4-3-3): Martin, Watson, Tapping, Sonkur, Drysdale, Craigen, Welsh, Whyte, Stowe, McNulty, Dishington

Dundee United vs The Spartans Current League Standings

Dundee United lie eighth in the Premiership amid a run of four straight league defeats and with the club 11 points behind the top six and eight clear the relegation play-off spot, Jim Goodwin can ill afford the current losing streak to grow, certainly not against lower league opposition.

Meanwhile, The Spartans, who are comfortably ahead in the League Two title race as they proudly sit six points in top spot have already caused a cup shock by dispensing of League One's Inverness and Douglas Samuel will believe his men have more than enough to pull off another scalp.

Dundee United vs The Spartans Head-to-Head Timeline

The two clubs have met once before in a League Cup group match which ended in a shock Spartans victory. Could lightning strike twice?

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• 15 July 2023: Spartans 1-0 Dundee United (League Cup)

Dundee United vs The Spartans Recent Matches Analysis

Dundee United Last 5 Matches:

• Dundee United 0-1 Dundee
• Celtic 4-0 Dundee United
• Dundee United 2-0 Ayr (Scottish Cup)
• Dundee United 0-3 Heart of Midlothian
• Hibernian 3-2 Dundee United

Dundee United enter this tie with only one win in their last five with all four defeats occurring on league business and an unthinkable failure to reach the quarter-finals will increase the pressure on manager Jim Goodwin.

The Spartans Last 5 Matches:

• Spartans 2-0 Dumbarton
• Spartans 0-0 Inverness CT (Scottish Cup - Spartans win on penalties)
• Clyde 2-1 Spartans
• East Kilbride 0-6 Spartans
• Elgin 3-3 Spartans

The Ainslie Park club have only lost one of their last five which includes a 6-0 demolition of East Kilbride as they sit six points clear at the top of League Two.

Dundee United vs The Spartans Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with a 40.00% confidence in Dundee United to Win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Dundee United vs The Spartans Best Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Dundee United to Win @ 1.14 on QuinnBet.

Key Players to Watch: Dundee United vs The Spartans

Zachary Sapsford (Dundee United): Top goalscorer for the Tangerines with eight goals so far this season.

Mark Stowe (The Spartans): The club's top goalscorer with 18 goals with three scored in his last three matches.

Dundee United vs The Spartans Match Facts

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Stadium Information: Home of Dundee United since 1909.

Dundee United vs The Spartans: Final Prediction

Dundee United 2-1 The Spartans