Aberdeen FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aberdeen FC vs Kilmarnock FC — Premier League at Pittodrie Stadium.
- Aberdeen FC 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
- Kilmarnock FC 33 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David McGeachie
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee Gavin Duncan
- Referee Graham McNeillie
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 33 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 33 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic FC | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell FC | 33 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian FC | 33 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk FC | 33 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee United FC | 33 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 33 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee FC | 33 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Mirren FC | 33 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock FC | 33 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston FC | 33 | 16 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Aug | Hibernian FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Aug | NSI Runavik | H | 6–0 | W |
| 23 Aug | Livingston FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Aug | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Aug | Rangers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Aug | Dundee United FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 22 Aug | Rangers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Aug | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Aug | Ross County FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Aug | Celtic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Aberdeen FC | Kilmarnock FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #11 |
| 33 | Points | 28 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 9 / 6 / 18 | W / D / L | 6 / 10 / 17 |
| 33 | Scored | 37 |
| 48 | Conceded | 65 |
| -15 | GD | -28 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 0.85 |
| 27% | Win % | 18% |
Key Stats
22%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
35%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Aberdeen FC are 8th (33 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 11th (28 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Aberdeen FC and Kilmarnock FC is underway.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Aberdeen FC and Kilmarnock FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' Scotland international Stuart Findlay has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Aberdeen FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 16' Ross McCrorie puts Aberdeen FC on the lead.
- 21' Aberdeen FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Kilmarnock FC's shape.
- 26' 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.
- 31' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 36' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Aberdeen FC and Kilmarnock FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 41' Both keepers have barely been tested. Aberdeen FC and Kilmarnock FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Clevid Dikamona. He replaces Kirk Broadfoot on 46 minute.
- 50' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nicke Kabamba on 50 minutes.
- 55' Aberdeen FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 55.
- 60' With 0 assists to his name this season, Chris Burke is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kilmarnock FC.
- 65' A tactical swap from Kilmarnock FC — Rory McKenzie on, Chris Burke off on 65 minutes.
- 66' The whistle greets Eamonn Brophy as he departs to be replaced by Mitchell Pinnock.
- 71' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 76' The crowd applauds Matt Kennedy as he leaves the pitch. Shaleum Logan steps in for Aberdeen FC.
- 80' Danny Whitehall is ready to make an impact after coming on for Calum Waters at the 80 minute mark.
- 81' Aberdeen FC ring the changes. Ryan Hedges has done his job and it is now time for Niall McGinn to step up.
- 86' Over 86 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 87' Aberdeen FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ash Taylor is hanging Scott Wright on the field on 87 minute.
- 90' A change in the Kilmarnock FC ranks — Clevid Dikamona exits the field as Zeno Ibsen Rossi enters on 90.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Aberdeen FC and Kilmarnock FC (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 50
-
11
Ryan Hedges ↓ Niall McGinn 81'
- 17
- 3
- 1
- 4
- 5
-
25
Scott Wright ↓ Ash Taylor 87'
- 19
-
33
Matt Kennedy ↓ Shaleum Logan 76'
-
40
Ross McCrorie ↓ Dylan McGeouch 81'
Bench
-
15
Dylan McGeouch ↑ 81'
- 8
-
14
Ash Taylor ↑ 87'
-
2
Shaleum Logan ↑ 76'
-
10
Niall McGinn ↑ 81'
- 21
- 20
- 18
- 9
Coach
Derek McInnes
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
-
29
Chris Burke ↓ Rory McKenzie 65'
- 5
- 17
- 10
- 8
-
18
Calum Waters ↓ Danny Whitehall 80'
- 9
- 22
- 23
- 11
Bench
- 3
-
19
Mitchell Pinnock ↑ 66'
- 2
- 16
-
4
Clevid Dikamona ↑ 46'
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↑ 65'
- 20
-
12
Danny Whitehall ↑ 80'
- 14
Coach
Alex Dyer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Eamonn Brophy | 2 |
| Duk | 2 |
| Kyle Vassell | 2 |
| David Watson | 2 |
| Scott McKenna | 2 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 2 |
| Bojan Miovski | 2 |
| Pape Gueye | 2 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.74
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Aberdeen FC to win 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
39%
Aberdeen FC or Kilmarnock FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 0
11.7%
0 – 0
10%
2 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
6.7%
3 – 1
5.4%
0 – 1
5.4%
1 – 2
4.1%
2 – 2
3.7%
4 – 0
2.9%
4 – 1
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 18% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 25% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

