Kilmarnock FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League at BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 13 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Graeme Stewart
- Referee David Munro
- Referee Euan Anderson
- Referee Graham Chambers
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Dec | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Nov | Ross County FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Nov | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Nov | Rangers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 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 |
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Kilmarnock FC launch into their encounter with Aberdeen FC.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kilmarnock FC and Aberdeen FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' Aberdeen FC looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 15' Kilmarnock FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' The travelling Aberdeen FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' A quiet spell here at BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park. Kilmarnock FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 29' Kilmarnock FC ring the changes. Aaron McGowan has done his job and it is now time for Greg Kiltie to step up.
- 34' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kilmarnock FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 39' Aberdeen FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 44' Aberdeen FC have won 369 goals from 362 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 46' Another substitution for Aberdeen FC to replace Tommie Hoban by Dean Campbell on 46 minute.
- 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Derek McInnes might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 52' What a moment for Ryan Hedges! That strike on 52 puts his side firmly in control.
- 57' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Kilmarnock FC and Aberdeen FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 62' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 67' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 72' Danny Whitehall has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nicke Kabamba on 72 minute.
- 76' Kilmarnock FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 80' The Aberdeen FC bench stirs into life. Connor McLennan is withdrawn and Shaleum Logan gets his opportunity.
- 85' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 87' Fresh legs for Kilmarnock FC! Brandon Haunstrop comes on to replace Stuart Findlay.
- 90' Brandon Haunstrop picks up a Red card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- The final score is 0-2.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
2
Aaron McGowan ↓ Greg Kiltie 29'
- 27
- 29
- 5
- 7
- 17
- 6
- 18
- 9
- 23
-
11
Nicke Kabamba ↓ Danny Whitehall 72'
Bench
-
3
Brandon Haunstrop ↑ 87'
- 19
- 21
- 16
-
10
Greg Kiltie ↑ 29'
-
12
Danny Whitehall ↑ 72'
- 33
Coach
Alex Dyer
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 14
- 17
-
3
Tommie Hoban ↓ Dean Campbell 46'
- 1
- 4
- 19
-
18
Connor McLennan ↓ Shaleum Logan 80'
- 33
-
9
Curtis Main ↓ Sam Cosgrove 80'
- 40
Bench
- 32
- 8
-
2
Shaleum Logan ↑ 80'
- 10
-
24
Dean Campbell ↑ 46'
-
16
Sam Cosgrove ↑ 80'
- 43
- 22
- 37
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
3 / 4
1.03
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.49
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.52
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
53%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
74%
Kilmarnock FC or Aberdeen FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 1
11%
0 – 0
10.1%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.2%
2 – 1
6.1%
2 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
4.5%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 15% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 23% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

