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 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Kilmarnock FC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee John Beaton
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Referee Daniel McFarlane
- Referee Drew Kirkland
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | St. Mirren FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Motherwell FC | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | Hibernian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Rangers FC | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | Falkirk FC | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | Dundee United FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 2 | 0 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #12 |
| 3 | Points | 0 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 2 |
| 2 | Scored | 4 |
| 3 | Conceded | 9 |
| -1 | GD | -5 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
22%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
35%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
Aberdeen FC are 8th (3 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 12th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Pittodrie Stadium!
- 5' Sam Cosgrove is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Aberdeen FC tonight.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' Kilmarnock FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' 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.
- 25' 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.
- 29' Graeme Shinnie was booked on 29.
- 34' Aberdeen FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 39' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Daniel Bachmann made 261 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 44' Aberdeen FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 45' It’s a booking for Aberdeen FC player. Lewis Ferguson gets a Yellow card.
- 50' Jordan Jones has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 55' Lewis Ferguson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 57' Gary Dicker was booked on 57.
- 60' The crowd applauds Eamonn Brophy as he leaves the pitch. Kris Boyd steps in for Kilmarnock FC.
- 65' With 0 assists to his name this season, Stuart Findlay is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kilmarnock FC.
- 66' Rory McKenzie has so much to prove this time. He replaces Chris Burke on 66 minute.
- 68' Aberdeen FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Niall McGinn is hanging Stevie May on the field on 68 minute.
- 73' The referee shows Kilmarnock FC player a Yellow card on 73.
- 75' The referee shows Kilmarnock FC player a Yellow card on 75.
- 77' Alan Power has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 77.
- 78' The Aberdeen FC manager makes a substitution. Scott McKenna departs to be replaced by Tommie Hoban.
- 79' Kilmarnock FC make a change. Jordan Jones trudges off to be replaced by Mikael Ndjoli on 79 minutes.
- 82' Kilmarnock FC receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 82.
- 87' It is a substitution in Aberdeen FC team. Gary Mackay-Steven is replaced by James Wilson on 87 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
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
0 / 4
2.33
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.49
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 72% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.82
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
48%
Aberdeen FC or Kilmarnock FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 1
8.5%
3 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6.1%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 2
4.9%
1 – 0
4.7%
3 – 0
4.6%
4 – 1
3.9%
0 – 0
Actual
2 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 16% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 20% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 13% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✗
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.