Dundee vs St Mirren – News and Probable Lineups

Dundee and St Mirren are set to clash at Dens Park on Saturday afternoon for a matchday 35 encounter in the Scottish Premiership.

The home side is currently positioned ninth in the league with 33 points from 34 matches, while their opponents sit in 10th place with 30 points garnered from 34 games.

Match overview

Dundee has faced a difficult 2025-26 campaign under the guidance of Steven Pressley, as the Dark Blue strive to secure their place in the Scottish Premiership with only four fixtures left this season.

Pressley’s team is ninth with 33 points, having recorded eight victories, nine draws, and 17 losses, leaving them a mere five points clear of Kilmarnock in 11th place, who currently occupy the relegation playoff spot.

A promising stretch of two wins and three draws between matchdays 26 and 30 bolstered their survival hopes, but they have since entered a five-game winless streak, producing two draws and two defeats in their last four matches prior to the split, which included a disappointing 3-0 loss to rivals Dundee United in their first match after the split.

As both St Mirren and Kilmarnock have notched two victories during this stretch, they have closed the gap on Dundee in the relegation battle, leading the Dee to face the Saints in an essential clash.

A critical victory would propel Dundee six points ahead of the Saints and potentially eight points clear of Kilmarnock, contingent on their result against Dundee United, while a loss could narrow their margin to just two points above the relegation zone, depending on outcomes elsewhere.

On the other hand, St Mirren also heads into this match following a frustrating defeat, having allowed Livingston to secure their first league win since August 2025, losing 2-0 in their first post-split fixture.

Fortunately for Craig McLeish, both Kilmarnock and Dundee also suffered losses, meaning they remain two points above the relegation zone and just three points behind the Dee, but Saturday’s fixture could be crucial to their survival aspirations.

With a matchup against Killie next weekend, building momentum with a win on Saturday — potentially extending their lead over Kilmarnock to five points — could be vital for ensuring their safety in the top division.

The Saints have struggled particularly on away turf this season, managing to win only two out of their 17 away league matches, with four draws and 11 losses as well.

Dundee also possesses a favorable history against St Mirren in their recent encounters at Dens Park, with the Dark Blue triumphing in their last two meetings held at their home ground.

Team News

Dundee is expected to be without Clark Robertson on Saturday due to a thigh injury, while the rest of the squad should be available for selection.

Pressley may consider implementing several changes to the lineup following their 3-0 defeat last weekend, which could see the likes of Simon Murray, Tony Yogane, and Charlie Reilly feature from the start.

Meanwhile, St Mirren is facing injury concerns with Shamal George, Ryan Mullen, Marcus Fraser, Keanu Baccus, Malik Dijksteel, and Liam Donnelly.

In light of their 2-0 setback against bottom-placed Livingston, McLeish might opt to include Jake Young, Jayden Richardson, and Conor McMenamin in the lineup as they seek a response this Saturday.

Dundee probable starting XI:

McCracken; Astley, Graham, Koumetio, Samuels; Murray, Dhanda, Hamilton, Westley, Reilly; Yogane

St Mirren probable starting XI:

Sinclair; King, Gogic, Freckleton; Richardson, Devaney, O’Hara, McMenamin; Phillips; Mandron, Young

Although both sides are facing challenges heading into this encounter, Dundee has a solid recent record at Dens Park against St Mirren, leading us to anticipate that the Dee will secure all three points.