Aberdeen v Dundee Utd: leaders meet chasers in the relegation group | OneFootball

Aberdeen host Dundee Utd in the Scottish Premiership's relegation group at Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday, 9 May 2026, with the hosts aiming to close the gap on the section leaders.

Dundee Utd top the section on 43 points, Aberdeen sit second on 37. The last two meetings ended level, 1-1 and 0-0.

The Dons have built momentum, beating Hibernian and Kilmarnock at home before a 2-2 draw at Livingston. United won three of their last four, defeating Celtic, Livingston and Dundee before a 3-0 setback at Kilmarnock.

United tend to play quicker and more direct, averaging 42% possession with 23.67% cross accuracy from open play and notable aerial strength with 791 duels won. The Dons see more of the ball at 48% and complete 77.36% of passes, so midfield control could be their route to chances.

Kevin Nisbet has nine league goals for The Dons. For United, Amar Fatah and Zachary Sapsford have eight each, while Will Ferry and Luca Stephenson supply regularly. Stuart Armstrong leads Aberdeen's creativity with five assists.

A home win would move The Dons to 40 points and tighten the top of the section. Victory for The Arabs would lift them to 46 and strengthen their grip on first place in the relegation group.