Aberdeen FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2025-26 RELEGATION ROUND
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 Nick Walsh
6 games this season
🟨 4.8/game
⚽ 15.3 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Apr | Hibernian FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Apr | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Mar | Rangers FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 14 Mar | Falkirk FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Mar | Celtic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Apr | Dundee FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Apr | Hibernian FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 21 Mar | Livingston FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Mar | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Feb | Falkirk FC | A | 1–5 | L |
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' Aberdeen FC have kicked off against Kilmarnock FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 1' Goal! Afeez Aremu scores his 1 goal in 283 matches.
- 5' Dominic Thompson is replacing Jamie Brandon for the Kilmarnock FC side.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
- 25' Nicky Clescenco needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 30' Aberdeen FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
- 35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 45' 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.
- 50' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Kilmarnock FC that had 270 games and scored 283 goals.
- 55' Aberdeen FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 58' Aberdeen FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Graeme Shinnie is hanging Mitchel Frame on the field on 58 minute.
- 59' It is a substitution in Aberdeen FC team. Lyall Cameron is replaced by Dennis Geiger on 59 minute.
- 64' George Stanger is having his name booked by the referee on 64.
- 66' It’s a booking for Kilmarnock FC player. Tom Lowery gets a card.
- 68' The Kilmarnock FC manager makes a substitution. Michael Schjonning-Larsen departs to be replaced by Rory McKenzie.
- 72' The Aberdeen FC bench stirs into life. Afeez Aremu is withdrawn and Ante Palaversa gets his opportunity.
- 77' A change in the Kilmarnock FC ranks — Nicky Clescenco exits the field as Bruce Anderson enters on 77.
- 78' It’s a booking for Kilmarnock FC player. Robbie Deas gets a card.
- 81' A change in the Aberdeen FC ranks — Jack Milne exits the field as Elvis Bwomono enters on 81.
- 84' The whistle greets Tom Lowery as he departs to be replaced by David Watson.
- 87' Time for substitution for Aberdeen FC. Toyosi Olusanya is replaced by Topi Keskinen.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Liam Morrison is booked for Aberdeen FC — card on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Kilmarnock FC.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 1
-
25
Lyall Cameron ↓ Dennis Geiger 59'
- 15
-
32
Afeez Aremu ↓ Ante Palaversa 72'
-
20
Toyosi Olusanya ↓ Topi Keskinen 87'
- 23
-
22
Jack Milne ↓ Elvis Bwomono 81'
-
3
Mitchel Frame ↓ Graeme Shinnie 58'
- 21
- 28
Bench
-
42
Elvis Bwomono ↑ 81'
-
8
Dennis Geiger ↑ 59'
-
4
Graeme Shinnie ↑ 58'
-
18
Ante Palaversa ↑ 72'
- 99
-
5
Mats Knoester ↑ 72'
- 27
- 38
-
81
Topi Keskinen ↑ 87'
Coach
Stephen Robinson
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Tom Lowery ↓ David Watson 84'
- 14
- 2
- 36
-
11
Greg Kiltie ↓ Kyle Magennis 77'
- 6
- 1
- 44
-
52
Findlay Curtis ↓ Brad Lyons 84'
- 21
- 20
Bench
- 13
-
8
Brad Lyons ↑ 84'
-
19
Bruce Anderson ↑ 77'
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↑ 68'
-
16
Kyle Magennis ↑ 77'
- 5
-
3
Dominic Thompson ↑ 5'
- 4
-
12
David Watson ↑ 84'
Coach
Neil McCann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Scott McKenna | 2 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 2 |
| Bojan Miovski | 2 |
| Pape Gueye | 2 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 2 |
| Duk | 2 |
| Kyle Vassell | 2 |
| David Watson | 2 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.71
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.78
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Aberdeen FC to win 58% + Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.49
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
42%
Aberdeen FC or Kilmarnock FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 0
11.8%
0 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
9.1%
3 – 0
6.6%
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
5.3%
1 – 2
4.1%
2 – 2
3.6%
4 – 0
2.8%
0 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 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.

