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Aberdeen FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Aberdeen FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Kilmarnock FC
Sat 20 Feb 2021 · 15:00 UTC Pittodrie Stadium HT 45+4' · FT 45+6'
Y 40' Diaguely Dabo
Niall McGinn 51' Y
Y 62' Aaron McGowan

Overview

Match Preview

Aberdeen FC vs Kilmarnock FC — Premier League at Pittodrie Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Daniel McFarlane
  • Referee Don Robertson
  • Referee Graham Chambers
  • Referee Grant Irvine

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

13
3
7
Aberdeen FC 23 games · Avg 2.0 goals Kilmarnock FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-02-20 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2020-12-20 Kilmarnock FC 0–2 Aberdeen FC 2020-09-12 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2020-03-04 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Aberdeen FC 2019-11-02 Aberdeen FC 3–0 Kilmarnock FC

Recent Form

Aberdeen FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Feb Kilmarnock FC H 1–0 W
17 Feb Celtic FC A 0–1 L
13 Feb St. Mirren FC H 0–0 D
06 Feb Hibernian FC A 0–2 L
02 Feb Livingston FC H 0–2 L
30 Jan Livingston FC A 0–0 D
Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Feb Aberdeen FC A 0–1 L
13 Feb Rangers FC A 0–1 L
10 Feb Motherwell FC H 0–1 L
06 Feb St. Mirren FC A 0–2 L
02 Feb Celtic FC H 0–4 L
30 Jan St. Johnstone FC H 2–3 L

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)
35% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Aberdeen FC and Kilmarnock FC get this one started.
  • 5' Kilmarnock FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Aberdeen FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 15' Colin Doyle is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Kilmarnock FC tonight.
  • 20' Aberdeen FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Callum Hendry is hanging Fraser Hornby on the field on 20 minute.
  • 21' A stunning finish from Callum Hendry — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 26' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Aberdeen FC and Kilmarnock FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 29' Zechariah Medley gets the nod from Kilmarnock FC. He replaces Clevid Dikamona and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 34' Aberdeen FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 39' Over 39 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 40' Poor challenge from Diaguely Dabo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 45' The travelling Kilmarnock FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 46' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Diaguely Dabo is replaced by Kyle Lafferty.
  • 51' The referee shows Aberdeen FC player a Yellow card on 51.
  • 56' Aberdeen FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Kilmarnock FC's shape.
  • 61' Ross Millen has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 261 appearances.
  • 62' The referee has no hesitation. Aaron McGowan is booked for Kilmarnock FC — Yellow card on 62.
  • 67' It looks like no one’s ball. Kilmarnock FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 70' Niall McGinn makes way for Matt Kennedy at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Aberdeen FC.
  • 74' The whistle greets Brandon Haunstrop as he departs to be replaced by Greg Kiltie.
  • 79' Aberdeen FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kilmarnock FC backline.
  • 84' 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.
  • 89' The Aberdeen FC manager makes a substitution. Dean Campbell departs to be replaced by Miko Aarne Virtanen.
  • 1-0 the final result. Kilmarnock FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Aberdeen FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tommy Wright

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2021-02-20 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2020-12-20 Kilmarnock FC 0–2 Aberdeen FC 2020-09-12 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2020-03-04 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Aberdeen FC 2019-11-02 Aberdeen FC 3–0 Kilmarnock FC

Aberdeen FC Form

2021-02-20 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC W 2021-02-17 Celtic FC 1–0 Aberdeen FC L 2021-02-13 Aberdeen FC 0–0 St. Mirren FC D 2021-02-06 Hibernian FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC L 2021-02-02 Aberdeen FC 0–2 Livingston FC L 2021-01-30 Livingston FC 0–0 Aberdeen FC D

Kilmarnock FC Form

2021-02-20 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2021-02-13 Rangers FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2021-02-10 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Motherwell FC L 2021-02-06 St. Mirren FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2021-02-02 Kilmarnock FC 0–4 Celtic FC L 2021-01-30 Kilmarnock FC 2–3 St. Johnstone FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.46 Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17 Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 69% + Aberdeen FC to win 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Aberdeen FC65% Draw20% Kilmarnock FC15%
Actual: Aberdeen FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.63
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 69%
31%
± 3.5 48%
52%
± 4.5 30%
70%

Double Chance

Aberdeen FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
35%
Aberdeen FC or Kilmarnock FC
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Aberdeen FC48% Draw37% Kilmarnock FC15%
Actual: Aberdeen FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 1
8.4%
2 – 0
8.1%
3 – 1
7.4%
3 – 0
6.4%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
5.3%
4 – 1
4.6%
1 – 2
4.4%
3 – 2
4.3%
4 – 0
3.9%
0 – 0
3.9%

Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC

Handicap Aberdeen FC covers Push Kilmarnock FC covers
-2.5 24% — 76%
-2 24% 19% 57%
-1.5 43% — 57%
-1 43% 21% 36%
-0.5 64% — 36%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 10% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✗
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
9% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.