Paul Dixon is missing for the SPL clash at Tannadice after breaking a bone in his foot against Raith Rovers on Sunday and will miss the remainder of the season.
Strikers Damian Casalinuovo, Francisco Sandaza and Danny Cadamarteri come into contention as boss Peter Houston considers resting some of his players.
United (from): Pernis, Dillon, Kovacevic, Watson, Dods, Kenneth, Hill, Gomis, Buaben, Conway, Swanson, D Robertson, Myrie-Williams, Shala, Cadamarteri, Daly, Goodwillie, Sandaza, Casalinuovo, Banks.
