Aberdeen FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2023-24 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
- Assistant 1 Alan Mulvanny
- Assistant 2 David Dunne
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Dec | Hibernian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Nov | Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Nov | Celtic FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 01 Nov | Motherwell FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 29 Oct | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Dec | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Nov | Ross County FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Nov | Hibernian FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Nov | Motherwell FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Nov | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–2 | L |
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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Aberdeen FC to score. At the same time, Kilmarnock FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Kyle Vassell is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Kilmarnock FC tonight.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
- 25' Jamie McGrath has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. Aberdeen FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 45' Graeme Shinnie catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 45.
- 50' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 55' It’s high time Barry Robson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 60' Kilmarnock FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Rory McKenzie is hanging Brad Lyons on the field on 60 minute.
- 65' Jonny Hayes catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 65.
- 70' With 0 assists to his name this season, Matty Kennedy is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Aberdeen FC.
- 73' Liam Polworth is ready to make an impact after coming on for Liam Donnelly at the 73 minute mark.
- 78' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 82' The referee shows Aberdeen FC player a card on 82.
- 82' A tactical swap from Kilmarnock FC — Matty Kennedy on, Marley Watkins off on 82 minutes.
- 86' Controversy at the stadium! Rory McKenzie argues furiously but the card stands.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Kilmarnock FC take all three points.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 24
- 27
- 2
- 5
- 17
- 4
- 7
- 10
- 6
- 9
- 11
Bench
- 15
- 34
- 33
- 8
- 20
- 23
- 21
- 28
- 19
Coach
Barry Robson
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
-
23
Marley Watkins ↓ Matty Kennedy 82'
-
8
Brad Lyons ↓ Rory McKenzie 60'
- 9
- 17
-
22
Liam Donnelly ↓ Liam Polworth 73'
- 3
- 5
- 1
- 6
- 11
- 12
Bench
- 39
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↑ 60'
- 15
- 20
- 21
-
31
Liam Polworth ↑ 73'
- 14
- 19
-
10
Matty Kennedy ↑ 82'
Coach
Derek McInnes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyle Vassell | 2 |
| David Watson | 2 |
| Scott McKenna | 2 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 2 |
| Bojan Miovski | 2 |
| Pape Gueye | 2 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 2 |
| Duk | 2 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.27
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Aberdeen FC or Kilmarnock FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
62%
Aberdeen FC or Kilmarnock FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
12.1%
1 – 0
11.3%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 21% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.