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 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
- Kilmarnock FC 33 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nick Walsh
7 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 3.1 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' Welcome to Pittodrie Stadium that hosts another battle between Aberdeen FC and Kilmarnock FC.
- 1' Aberdeen FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Afeez Aremu on 1.
- 5' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Jamie Brandon is replaced by Dominic Thompson.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Aberdeen FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 20' 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.
- 25' 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.
- 30' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Aberdeen FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 35' It looks surprising Kilmarnock FC does not make any changes. George Stanger has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 40' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mitchel Frame, as he is very good at scoring at Pittodrie Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 45' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Aberdeen FC that had 350 games and scored 357 goals.
- 50' The travelling Kilmarnock FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 55' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 58' Time for substitution for Aberdeen FC. Mitchel Frame is replaced by Graeme Shinnie.
- 59' Another substitution for Aberdeen FC to replace Lyall Cameron by Dennis Geiger on 59 minute.
- 64' Kilmarnock FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 66' That looks like a foul for a card for Tom Lowery.
- 68' The supporters are chanting for Rory McKenzie. He replaces Michael Schjonning-Larsen on 68 minute.
- 72' Another change for Aberdeen FC made on 72 minute. Afeez Aremu leaves to be changed by Ante Palaversa.
- 77' Bruce Anderson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nicky Clescenco on 77 minute.
- 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Robbie Deas on 78.
- 81' Elvis Bwomono has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jack Milne on 81 minute.
- 84' The Kilmarnock FC manager makes a substitution. Tom Lowery departs to be replaced by David Watson.
- 87' The Aberdeen FC manager makes a substitution. Toyosi Olusanya departs to be replaced by Topi Keskinen.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Liam Morrison.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Aberdeen FC and Kilmarnock FC (для сухой ничьи).
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 |
|---|---|
| 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
1.64
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Aberdeen FC to win 55% + 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
81%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
45%
Aberdeen FC or Kilmarnock FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 0
10.9%
0 – 0
10.3%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 1
6%
3 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
5.1%
1 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 24% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.