Dundee Upsets Motherwell 2‑1 in Scottish Premiership Opener Behind Robertson’s Winner

DUNDEE, Scotland (Interstat) — Dundee opened its Scottish Premiership season with a 2-1 comeback victory over Motherwell at Dens Park on Saturday, defying pregame projections.

Motherwell’s Tony Yogane scored in the 32nd minute. The visitors held the lead until the 78th minute, when substitute Callum Slattery equalized. Dundee midfielder Finlay Robertson then netted the decisive goal six minutes later, completing a goal and an assist.

The result was an upset. Statistical models heavily favored Motherwell, projecting an 85.6% win probability and a 2-2 draw.

Five yellow cards were issued in a chippy second half. Dundee begins the league campaign 1-0, while Motherwell starts 0-1.