Yoro tipped for major role

United host Aberdeen at Tannadice at three o’clock tomorrow. Jim Goodwin’s side begin sixth, one point and one place above the visitors, after taking seven points from their last three league games and going unbeaten in four. Aberdeen arrive after beating St Mirren three-one. A United win would open a four-point gap between the sides, while an Aberdeen victory would take the Dons above United.

Recent meetings in Dundee favour United. Aberdeen have not won on their last three league visits to Tannadice. United won two-one in May 2025 and two-nil in September 2025, before the sides drew nil-nil in February. United conceded only once across those three matches.

The Courier reports that Jim Goodwin expects Abdoulaye Yoro to become a major player for United this season, despite the nineteen-year-old starting only three matches so far, with Lyall Cameron’s form limiting his opportunities and Yoro impressing from the bench at St Johnstone. The Courier also reports that Jim Goodwin has challenged his strikers to score more and hinted that Zac Sapsford could come into the attack against Aberdeen, with the team to be picked after training.

On Aberdeen, Stephen Robinson says the missing piece has been following one good result with another. Defender Mats Knoester says he is confident the Dons can win if they reproduce their second-half level against St Mirren. The Daily Record reports that Brad Lyons’ knee scans were encouraging after he came off in that game, and that he expects to be fine for tomorrow, although his fitness still has to be confirmed.

In the academy, United host Rangers Under-eighteens in the Scottish Youth Cup second round tonight. Kick-off at Foundation Park is at half past seven.

Sources:
Dundee United Football Club
Aberdeen Football Club
Aberdeen Football Club
Dundee United Football Club
Dundee United Football Club
SPFL
The Courier
The Courier
Daily Record
Rangers Football Club