Kilmarnock vs Dundee Predictions, Lineups and betting tips

Kilmarnock vs Dundee predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 17th 2026 | Rugby Park, Kilmarnock | Scottish FA Cup | 15.00pm

These two are frequent foes when it comes to league duties and have pulled the short straw in facing each other with that chance of facing a team in the leagues below them. However Dundee having confidence from recent games under Steven Preseley, Kilmarnock on the other hand are still trying to find their feet especially under new manager Neil McCan

Key Betting Tip: Away team win at 3.60 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Kilmarnock have struggled with recent form and throughout the season with new managers and injuries leaving them in a bottom half of the table battle with newly promoted side Livingston.

Dundee have found excellent form and continue to grind out results, despite not scoring many goals; their steady form has bolstered their league table position.

Kilmarnock and Dundee Matches Analysis

##Kilmarnock Last 5 Matches:

Livingston 1-1 Kilmarnock (Scottish Premiership)

Kilmarnock 1-3 Hibernian (Scottish Premiership)

Dundee FC 2-1 Kilmarnock (Scottish Premiership)

St. Mirren 0-0 Kilmarnock (Scottish Premiership)

Kilmarnock 0-1 Falkirk (Scottish Premiership)

Having won no games in their last five Kilmarnock go into this cup tie underdogs, failing to win at home also gives Dundee an advantage however they have found the net in three of the last five meaning a goal could be on the cards.

##Dundee Last 5 Matches:

Dundee 1-0 Falkirk (Scottish Premiership)

Dundee 2-1 Kilmarnock (Scottish Premiership)

Dundee United 0-1 Dundee (Scottish Premiership)

Dundee 0-1 Hearts (Scottish Premiership)

Dundee's form has been excellent despite their loss against top of the league with a tight, fiery 0-1 loss. The dark blues have beaten their rivals and also show theyre eager to score too.

Kilmarnock vs Dundee Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions, suggesting that there is a 27.78% chance of an away win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Kilmarnock vs Dundee Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Away win @ 3.60 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted an away win in this fixture. Due to the away side having much better form on their opponents.

Key Players to Watch:

For Dundee Simon Murray is a big game player his contributions to the dee have never failed to impress and he always pops up with something special in the big ties. For Kilmarnock Jamie Brandon is always reliable he’s a quick and strong defender with a lot of experience and certainly makes things hard for wingers.

Kilmarnock vs Dundee match facts

Referee: Colin Steven

Broadcast Details:

UK: Killie TV

Stadium Information: In February 2019 Kilmarnock received approval to install a new safe-standing section in areas of the East and Moffat stands. The installation process was completed in early December of that year. In 2020, plans were unveiled revealing details of plans for further renovations at Rugby Park, creating a new entrance, changing facilities and community resources, including a memorial garden. During the 2021–22 season offices were installed in the upper deck of the Moffat Stand, which reduced the seating capacity of the stadium to 15,552.