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Kilmarnock FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2022-23
Kilmarnock FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Aberdeen FC
Wed 28 Dec 2022 · 19:45 UTC The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 15' Jack MacKenzie
Y 23' Hayden Coulson
Lewis Mayo 90' Y
Sam Walker 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Kilmarnock FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 2 6
2 St. Mirren FC 2 6
3 Motherwell FC 2 4
4 Heart of Midlothian FC 2 3
5 Dundee FC 2 3
6 St. Johnstone FC 2 3
7 Hibernian FC 2 3
8 Aberdeen FC 2 3
9 Rangers FC 2 1
10 Falkirk FC 2 1
11 Dundee United FC 2 1
12 Kilmarnock FC 2 0

Head-to-Head

7
3
13
Kilmarnock FC 23 games · Avg 2.0 goals Aberdeen FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-12-28 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 Aberdeen FC 2022-10-01 Aberdeen FC 4–1 Kilmarnock FC 2021-02-20 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2020-12-20 Kilmarnock FC 0–2 Aberdeen FC 2020-09-12 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC

Recent Form

Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Dec Aberdeen FC H 2–1 W
23 Dec Motherwell FC A 2–2 D
17 Dec Heart of Midlothian FC A 1–3 L
12 Nov Hibernian FC H 1–0 W
09 Nov Dundee United FC A 0–4 L
04 Nov Livingston FC H 2–3 L
Aberdeen FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Dec Kilmarnock FC A 1–2 L
24 Dec St. Mirren FC A 1–3 L
20 Dec Rangers FC H 2–3 L
17 Dec Celtic FC H 0–1 L
12 Nov Dundee United FC H 1–0 W
08 Nov Livingston FC A 1–2 L

Season Stats

Kilmarnock FC Aberdeen FC
#12 Position #8
0 Points 3
2 Played 2
0 / 0 / 2 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 1
4 Scored 2
9 Conceded 3
-5 GD -1
0.00 PPG 1.50
0% Win % 50%

Key Stats

22% Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
35% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season

Kilmarnock FC are 12th (0 pts). Aberdeen FC are 8th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Kilmarnock FC to score. At the same time, Aberdeen FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Rory McKenzie has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 10' Kilmarnock FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Aberdeen FC backline.
  • 15' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jack MacKenzie.
  • 20' Aberdeen FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
  • 23' The referee has no hesitation. Hayden Coulson is booked for Aberdeen FC — Yellow card on 23.
  • 28' Aberdeen FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 31' What composure from Scott Robinson! The Scotland international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 36' The 34-year-old Blair Alston has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 39' A change in the Aberdeen FC ranks — Hayden Coulson exits the field as Vicente Besuijen enters on 39.
  • 42' GOAL! Joe Wright fires home to make it 2-0!
  • 47' Aberdeen FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 52' Aberdeen FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 56' Ryan Duncan makes way for Christian Ramirez at the 56 minute mark. A tactical switch from Aberdeen FC.
  • 61' It is a cagey affair so far. Kilmarnock FC in their trying to find a way past Aberdeen FC's compact .
  • 66' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 66 minutes.
  • 71' The energy levels are beginning to show. Derek McInnes might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 76' Kilmarnock FC have won 274 goals from 261 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 77' Aberdeen FC ring the changes. Connor Barron has done his job and it is now time for Marley Watkins to step up.
  • 82' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 86' Christopher Stokes is replacing Scott Robinson for the Kilmarnock FC side.
  • 87' Kilmarnock FC ring the changes. Rory McKenzie has done his job and it is now time for Oliver Shaw to step up.
  • 89' The crowd applauds Liam Polworth as he leaves the pitch. Blair Alston steps in for Kilmarnock FC.
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Lewis Mayo.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

Aberdeen FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach James Goodwin

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2022-12-28 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 Aberdeen FC 2022-10-01 Aberdeen FC 4–1 Kilmarnock FC 2021-02-20 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC 2020-12-20 Kilmarnock FC 0–2 Aberdeen FC 2020-09-12 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC

Kilmarnock FC Form

2022-12-28 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 Aberdeen FC W 2022-12-23 Motherwell FC 2–2 Kilmarnock FC D 2022-12-17 Heart of Midlothian FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC L 2022-11-12 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Hibernian FC W 2022-11-09 Dundee United FC 4–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2022-11-04 Kilmarnock FC 2–3 Livingston FC L

Aberdeen FC Form

2022-12-28 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 Aberdeen FC L 2022-12-24 St. Mirren FC 3–1 Aberdeen FC L 2022-12-20 Aberdeen FC 2–3 Rangers FC L 2022-12-17 Aberdeen FC 0–1 Celtic FC L 2022-11-12 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Dundee United FC W 2022-11-08 Livingston FC 2–1 Aberdeen FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.99 Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.23 Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 78% + Kilmarnock FC or Aberdeen FC 78%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC40% Draw22% Aberdeen FC38%
Actual: Kilmarnock FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes76% 0% No24%
Avg goals/match: 4.22
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 92%
8%
± 2.5 78%
22%
± 3.5 60%
40%
± 4.5 41%
59%

Double Chance

Kilmarnock FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
60%
Kilmarnock FC or Aberdeen FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Kilmarnock FC29% Draw37% Aberdeen FC34%
Actual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
5.2%
2 – 3
5.1%
3 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.2%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 3
3.4%
2 – 0
3%
0 – 1
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC

Handicap Kilmarnock FC covers Push Aberdeen FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 10% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 16% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 56% — 44%
+1 56% 18% 26%
+1.5 74% — 26%
+2 74% 13% 13%
+2.5 87% — 13%

Clean Sheet

Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
12% ✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.