Kilmarnock FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League at The Simple Digital Arena.
- Kilmarnock FC 13 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andrew Dallas
- Referee Sean Carr
- Referee Graeme Leslie
- Referee Alan Newlands
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Mar | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Feb | Celtic FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Feb | Hibernian FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Feb | Rangers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Feb | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 01 Feb | Ross County FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Mar | Kilmarnock FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Feb | Ross County FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Feb | Celtic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Feb | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Feb | Rangers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Kilmarnock FC | Aberdeen FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #11 |
| 9 | Points | 11 |
| 13 | Played | 12 |
| 2 / 3 / 8 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 7 |
| 13 | Scored | 12 |
| 29 | Conceded | 18 |
| -16 | GD | -6 |
| 0.69 | PPG | 0.92 |
| 15% | Win % | 25% |
Key Stats
21%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
17%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
Kilmarnock FC are 12th (9 pts). Aberdeen FC are 11th (11 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
| Greg Kiltie | 3 G | |
| Joe Hugill | 2 G | 2 A |
| Michael Schjonning-Larsen | 2 G | |
| Jason Holt | 1 G |
Aberdeen FC
| Kevin Nisbet | 4 G | 3 A |
| Connor Ronan | 2 G | 2 A |
| Ayoub Mouloua | 2 G | |
| Lewis Mayo | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at The Simple Digital Arena. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Kilmarnock FC and Aberdeen FC.
- 5' Kilmarnock FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Aberdeen FC backline.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' Kilmarnock FC have won 286 goals from 273 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 17' A stunning finish from Eamonn Brophy — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 17' Ash Taylor is having his name booked by the referee on 17.
- 22' It looks like no one’s ball. Kilmarnock FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 23' What a moment for Greg Kiltie! That strike on 23 puts his side firmly in control.
- 28' Kilmarnock FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 33' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 38' Magnificent from Niall McGinn! That is 16 goals in 362 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 43' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kilmarnock FC and Aberdeen FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 48' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matt Kennedy made 264 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 50' What a moment for Connor McLennan! That strike on 50 puts his side firmly in control.
- 55' Supporters expect more eagerness from Stephen O'Donnell, as he is very good at scoring at The Simple Digital Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 60' It is a cagey affair so far. Kilmarnock FC in their trying to find a way past Aberdeen FC's compact .
- 64' Poor challenge from Lewis Ferguson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 65' The referee shows Aberdeen FC player a Yellow card on 65.
- 69' Connor McLennan was booked on 69.
- 74' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Alex Dyer will be considering his options from the bench.
- 75' A tactical swap from Aberdeen FC — Bruce Anderson on, Connor McLennan off on 75 minutes.
- 80' Aberdeen FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 85' Over 85 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 90' The Aberdeen FC manager makes a substitution. Niall McGinn departs to be replaced by Ryan Hedges.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 29
- 19
- 7
- 2
- 17
- 10
- 8
- 9
- 27
- 12
Bench
- 5
- 26
- 25
- 22
- 24
- 52
- 33
Coach
Alex Dyer
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 14
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 6
-
10
Niall McGinn ↓ Ryan Hedges 90'
- 19
- 18
- 23
- 9
Bench
- 17
-
11
Ryan Hedges ↑ 90'
-
25
Bruce Anderson ↑ 75'
- 20
- 32
- 8
- 21
Coach
Derek McInnes
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
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.19
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Kilmarnock FC or Aberdeen FC 73% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.73
Actual: Yes — both scored
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
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
67%
Kilmarnock FC or Aberdeen FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 1
9.1%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 0
8.4%
0 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
6.8%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 0
4.5%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 21% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

