Dundee 1-3 Aberdeen: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Dundee 1-3 Aberdeen in the Premiership on Saturday, 06 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Aberdeen came out on top with a 3-1 win over Dundee. The visitors got off to a flyer when Adil Aouchiche slotted home in the 17th minute, and he doubled their lead just before the half-hour mark at 30 minutes, putting Aberdeen in a strong position early on. Dundee had been struggling with a run of losses in their recent league games, including defeats to Celtic and Rangers, which seemed to carry over as they couldn’t find a way back before the break.

In the second half, Dundee pulled one back through Ryan Astley in the 60th minute, giving them a glimmer of hope and making things a bit nervy for Aberdeen, who had been in decent form with wins over Livingston and Hearts lately. But the Dons held firm, and Kevin Nisbet sealed the deal with a late goal in the 90+2nd minute. This result keeps Aberdeen’s momentum going after their recent draw with St. Mirren, while Dundee will be looking to bounce back from yet another home defeat.

Dundee edged possession with 55% of the ball compared to Aberdeen’s 45%, suggesting they tried to control the game, but Aberdeen looked sharper on the counter with far more successful dribbles at 67 to Dundee’s 31, which helped them create those early chances. Corners were close, with Dundee having six and Aberdeen four, showing both sides pushed forward, but the visitors made their opportunities count more effectively. There were a couple of yellow cards for Dundee and one for Aberdeen, keeping things feisty without any reds, and both teams used three substitutions each, like Callum Jones coming on for Joe Westley early for Dundee at 16 minutes, while Aberdeen brought on Kevin Nisbet for Marko Lazetić at 64 minutes to freshen things up.

Each side recorded one assist, underlining that the goals came from some smart teamwork, and there were no penalties taken, but Aberdeen’s injury-time strike really put the game to bed.

The game turned early when Adil Aouchiche fired Aberdeen ahead in the 17th minute, and he struck again at 30 minutes to make it 2-0, catching Dundee on the back foot. Dundee’s yellow card to Drey Wright just before half-time in the 45+1st minute didn’t help their cause, and although Ryan Astley got them back in it at 60 minutes with an assist from Cameron Congreve, the hosts couldn’t build on it. Aberdeen’s Dylan Lobban picked up a booking at 40 minutes, but their substitutions proved key, with Kevin Nisbet replacing Marko Lazetić at 64 minutes and later grabbing the decisive goal in stoppage time at 90+2 minutes, assisted by Stuart Armstrong.

Dundee made changes too, like Ashley Hay coming on for Drey Wright and Finlay Robertson replacing Callum Jones both at 83 minutes, but a late yellow for Robertson at 90 minutes summed up their frustrating day, as Aberdeen’s Graeme Shinnie and Topi Keskinen entered at 70 minutes to shore things up.

Dundee lined up in a 4-5-1 shape, packing the midfield to try and dominate the ball, with players like Ryan Astley stepping up in defence to score their only goal. Drey Wright was involved before his yellow card and substitution, while Callum Jones came on early to add some energy in the middle. The setup aimed for solidity, but they struggled to convert possession into clear chances.

Aberdeen set up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, allowing them to be compact at the back while pushing forward through the flanks, with Adil Aouchiche shining in attack by bagging a brace. Dylan Lobban got booked in midfield, and substitutions like Graeme Shinnie replacing him added experience, while Kevin Nisbet came on to net the late winner. It gave them a good balance to soak up pressure and hit on the break.

Coral’s Man of the Match goes to Adil Aouchiche, who was outstanding for Aberdeen with his two goals that set the tone early on. He didn’t rack up assists or big chances created, but his two key passes showed he was involved in the build-up too. Starting the game, he looked lively throughout and really made the difference in securing the win.

Recent Premiership matches:

• Loss: 1-3 vs Aberdeen (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Celtic (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs St. Mirren (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Hibernian (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Rangers (H)

Recent Premiership matches:

• Win: 3-1 vs Dundee (A)
• Draw: 3-3 vs St. Mirren (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Livingston (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Hearts (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Motherwell (H)

Dundee have just suffered a 1-3 home defeat to Aberdeen, leaving them sitting 11th on 12 points after a tough run of form with four losses in their last five league games, including this one and setbacks against Celtic and Rangers. They’ll be desperate to turn things around when they face Livingston next on 13 December 2025 at 15:00, with the visitors currently 12th on eight points and also in the relegation scrap. A win here could help Dundee pull clear of danger and build some confidence heading into the festive period.

Aberdeen have just picked up a solid 3-1 away win over Dundee, boosting them to sixth on 21 points with a decent recent run featuring wins against Livingston and Hearts, plus draws with St. Mirren and Motherwell. They’ll look to keep that momentum going in their next fixture against Strasbourg on 11 December 2025 at 20:00, though details on the opposition’s position and points are still to be confirmed. This could be a chance to push for a higher spot in the table or make progress in whatever competition this falls under.

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