Dundee's weekend defeat to Celtic has intensified the spotlight on their Scottish Premiership survival fight. Head coach Steven Pressley immediately framed the final six games as a major challenge, calling for continued "bravery" from his squad. The table shows why: sitting eighth, The Dark Blues are just two points clear of the drop zone and face a pivotal trip to Kilmarnock this Saturday.

At first glance, the form book looks alarming—only two wins in their last ten league outings. However, a deeper look reveals a brutal run of fixtures. That sequence included daunting away days at Rangers, Hearts, and Aberdeen, plus home clashes against the likes of Celtic and Dundee United. In that context, losing only four of those ten, often by a single goal, suggests a resilient side that has been competing hard against the league's best.

The concern, of course, is that resilience must now translate into points. Pressley's team has earned praise for an attractive, front-foot style of play, but the business end of the season is about results. The upcoming match at Rugby Park is a classic six-pointer; a win would provide crucial breathing room, while a defeat would drag them right into the heart of the relegation scrap.

So, should fans be worried? There's legitimate cause for concern given the tight standings, but not for panic. The team has shown it can battle with top-half sides. If they maintain that level of performance and find a cutting edge in these final games, starting at Kilmarnock, they should have enough to secure their Premiership status for another season.