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Numbers behind Dundee’s start to Premiership season

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Dundee sit sixth in the Scottish Premiership having won one and drawn three of their four league games this season, but that perhaps doesn’t do their performances justice.

While Tony Docherty might be frustrated his side haven’t won more, they are unbeaten to date and have managed to find the back of the net nine times, with only Celtic scoring more league goals so far.

They are also outperforming their xG of 6.49, implying a high level of finishing, and have the highest shot conversion rate in the league.

They have had six different goalscorers – again, only Celtic have more. They also have the second-youngest squad in the division with Lyall Cameron high in the charts for chances created with eight.

While things look good for Dundee in an attacking sense, a slight concern is the seven goals they have conceded.

Ziyad Larkeche and Mo Sylla have the joint-most tackles in the league (20) – implying they are kept busy in defence – while Sylla is third in the table for interceptions.

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