Aberdeen FC vs Ross County FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aberdeen FC vs Ross County FC — Premier League at Pittodrie Stadium.
- Aberdeen FC 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
- Ross County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Barry Cook
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Referee David Doig
- Referee Drew Kirkland
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 Dec | Ross County FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Dec | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Nov | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Nov | Rangers FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 06 Nov | Hibernian FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Oct | Celtic FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Dec | Rangers FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 21 Nov | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Nov | Livingston FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Oct | Dundee United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Oct | Motherwell FC | A | 0–4 | L |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Aberdeen FC launch into their encounter with Ross County FC.
- 5' What a moment for Curtis Main! That strike on 5 puts his side firmly in control.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Aberdeen FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 17' Josh Reid has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alex Iacovitti on 17 minute.
- 22' Scotland international Ross Stewart has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 27' Aberdeen FC have won 357 goals from 350 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 32' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ross McCrorie.
- 33' The referee shows Ross County FC player a Yellow card on 33.
- 36' Billy McKay gets the nod from Ross County FC. He replaces Connor Randall and will look to change the dynamic.
- 41' Aberdeen FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 41.
- 46' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 51' Ross County FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 56' Aberdeen FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 57' GOAL! Curtis Main fires home to make it 2-0!
- 62' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 64' Ross County FC make a change. Jordan Tillson trudges off to be replaced by Michael Gardyne on 64 minutes.
- 69' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Matt Kennedy suffering a number of foals already.
- 74' Shaleum Logan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Connor McLennan on 74 minute.
- 79' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 84' The Aberdeen FC manager makes a substitution. Matt Kennedy departs to be replaced by Sam Cosgrove.
- 89' Aberdeen FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Ross County FC's shape.
- 90' Fresh legs for Aberdeen FC! Kieran Ngwenya comes on to replace Curtis Main.
- With this win, Aberdeen FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 14
-
17
Jonny Hayes ↓ Niall McGinn 90'
- 3
- 1
- 4
-
24
Dean Campbell ↓ Funso-King Ojo 90'
-
18
Connor McLennan ↓ Shaleum Logan 74'
-
33
Matt Kennedy ↓ Sam Cosgrove 84'
-
9
Curtis Main ↓ Kieran Ngwenya 90'
- 40
Bench
- 32
-
8
Funso-King Ojo ↑ 90'
-
2
Shaleum Logan ↑ 74'
-
10
Niall McGinn ↑ 90'
-
16
Sam Cosgrove ↑ 84'
- 22
- 44
-
37
Kieran Ngwenya ↑ 90'
Coach
Derek McInnes
Ross County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
-
2
Connor Randall ↓ Billy McKay 36'
- 22
-
16
Alex Iacovitti ↓ Josh Reid 17'
- 1
- 18
- 27
- 25
- 5
- 11
-
24
Harry Paton ↓ Jermaine Hylton 64'
Bench
-
14
Jermaine Hylton ↑ 64'
- 21
-
7
Michael Gardyne ↑ 64'
-
9
Billy McKay ↑ 36'
-
43
Josh Reid ↑ 17'
- 44
- 46
Coach
Stuart Kettlewell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie McGrath | 5 |
| Bojan Miovski | 4 |
| Curtis Main | 3 |
| Billy McKay | 2 |
| Duk | 2 |
| Lewis Ferguson | 2 |
| Simon Murray | 2 |
| Ryan Hedges | 2 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.9
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.83
Ross County FC xG
I would bet for:
Aberdeen FC to win 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.73
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Ross County FC
38%
Aberdeen FC or Ross County FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
11.6%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.3%
3 – 0
7.1%
3 – 1
6%
0 – 1
4.6%
1 – 2
4.1%
2 – 2
4%
4 – 0
3.4%
4 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Ross County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 19% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 24% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.