Aberdeen FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aberdeen FC vs Kilmarnock FC — Premier League at Pittodrie Stadium.
- Aberdeen FC 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Kilmarnock FC 13 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee John Beaton
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Referee Daniel McFarlane
- Referee Drew Kirkland
7 games this season
🟨 5.1/game
⚽ 9.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Kilmarnock FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Jan | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Livingston FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Celtic FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 22 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Dec | Dundee FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Jan | Rangers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Motherwell FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Dec | Dundee FC | H | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Aberdeen FC | Kilmarnock FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #12 |
| 11 | Points | 9 |
| 12 | Played | 13 |
| 3 / 2 / 7 | W / D / L | 2 / 3 / 8 |
| 12 | Scored | 13 |
| 18 | Conceded | 29 |
| -6 | GD | -16 |
| 0.92 | PPG | 0.69 |
| 25% | Win % | 15% |
Key Stats
21%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
15%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
Aberdeen FC are 11th (11 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 12th (9 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/4
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
1/4
31-45
3/8
46-60
4/3
61-75
2/3
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
| Kevin Nisbet | 4 G | 3 A |
| Connor Ronan | 2 G | 2 A |
| Ayoub Mouloua | 2 G | |
| Lewis Mayo | 1 G |
Kilmarnock FC
| Greg Kiltie | 3 G | |
| Joe Hugill | 2 G | 2 A |
| Michael Schjonning-Larsen | 2 G | |
| Jason Holt | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Aberdeen FC and Kilmarnock FC has kicked off!
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Derek McInnes might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Aberdeen FC in their trying to find a way past Kilmarnock FC's compact .
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' Aberdeen FC is showing some good football. However, Aberdeen FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 29' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Graeme Shinnie.
- 34' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Kilmarnock FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 39' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 44' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Aberdeen FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 45' Aberdeen FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 50' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 55' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 57' Gary Dicker picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 60' The Kilmarnock FC bench stirs into life. Eamonn Brophy is withdrawn and Kris Boyd gets his opportunity.
- 65' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Rory McKenzie suffering a number of foals already.
- 66' The Kilmarnock FC manager makes a substitution. Chris Burke departs to be replaced by Rory McKenzie.
- 68' Aberdeen FC make a change. Stevie May trudges off to be replaced by Niall McGinn on 68 minutes.
- 73' Kilmarnock FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 75' Controversy at the stadium! Scott Boyd argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 77' A moment of madness from Alan Power on 77 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Kilmarnock FC will be frustrated.
- 78' Scott McKenna makes way for Tommie Hoban at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Aberdeen FC.
- 79' The supporters are chanting for Mikael Ndjoli. He replaces Jordan Jones on 79 minute.
- 82' Poor challenge from Kris Boyd. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
- 87' Aberdeen FC make a change. Gary Mackay-Steven trudges off to be replaced by James Wilson on 87 minutes.
- The points are shared — Aberdeen FC 0-0 Kilmarnock FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
-
17
Stevie May ↓ Niall McGinn 68'
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 3
-
5
Scott McKenna ↓ Tommie Hoban 78'
- 11
- 16
- 19
- 7
Bench
- 8
-
9
James Wilson ↑ 87'
-
28
Tommie Hoban ↑ 78'
- 21
-
10
Niall McGinn ↑ 68'
- 15
- 20
Coach
Derek McInnes
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 27
-
29
Chris Burke ↓ Rory McKenzie 66'
-
11
Jordan Jones ↓ Mikael Ndjoli 79'
- 3
- 16
- 2
- 17
- 8
- 6
-
25
Eamonn Brophy ↓ Kris Boyd 60'
Bench
-
12
Mikael Ndjoli ↑ 79'
-
9
Kris Boyd ↑ 60'
- 5
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↑ 66'
- 1
- 10
- 18
Coach
Steve Clarke
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| David Watson | 2 |
| Scott McKenna | 2 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 2 |
| Bojan Miovski | 2 |
| Pape Gueye | 2 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 2 |
| Duk | 2 |
| Kyle Vassell | 2 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.4
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Aberdeen FC or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
55%
Aberdeen FC or Kilmarnock FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
12%
0 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
4.3%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 2
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 23% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 16% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

