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Kilmarnock FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
Kilmarnock FC
4 – 0
Full Time
Aberdeen FC
Thu 26 Dec 2024 · 15:00 UTC The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park 6,846 HT 45' · FT 45'
Kyle Vassell 18' 4–0
David Watson 59' 4–0
Innes Cameron 87' 4–0
Bruce Anderson 90+3' 4–0
Y 46' Sivert Nilsen
Y 62' Ante Palaversa
Y 63' Slobodan Rubezic
Y 67' Jamie McGrath

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Calum Scott (Scotland)
  • Assistant 1 Francis Connor
  • Assistant 2 Alastair Mather

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
2024-12-26 Kilmarnock FC 4–0 Aberdeen FC 2024-08-25 Aberdeen FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC 2024-02-24 Kilmarnock FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC 2023-12-06 Aberdeen FC 0–1 Kilmarnock FC 2023-10-29 Kilmarnock FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC

Recent Form

Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Dec Aberdeen FC H 4–0 W
20 Dec Motherwell FC A 1–1 D
15 Dec Heart of Midlothian FC H 1–0 W
07 Dec Dundee United FC A 1–1 D
04 Dec Rangers FC A 0–6 L
30 Nov Dundee FC H 1–1 D
Aberdeen FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Dec Kilmarnock FC A 0–4 L
21 Dec Hibernian FC H 1–3 L
07 Dec St. Johnstone FC H 1–1 D
04 Dec Celtic FC H 0–1 L
01 Dec Heart of Midlothian FC A 1–1 D
26 Nov Hibernian FC A 3–3 D

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 ball is rolling at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park. Kilmarnock FC are looking to make home advantage count against Aberdeen FC.
  • 5' Lewis Mayo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
  • 10' Danny Armstrong is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Kilmarnock FC so far.
  • 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kilmarnock FC and Aberdeen FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 18' Magnificent from Kyle Vassell! That is 26 goals in 357 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 23' It’s high time Derek McInnes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 28' Aberdeen FC come into this ranked 3 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 33' Kilmarnock 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.
  • 38' 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 Robby McCrorie suffering a number of foals already.
  • 43' Kilmarnock FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Aberdeen FC backline.
  • 46' Aberdeen FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 46.
  • 51' The travelling Aberdeen FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 56' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Derek McInnes will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 59' Magnificent from David Watson! That is 9 goals in 261 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 60' Another change for Aberdeen FC made on 60 minute. Topi Keskinen leaves to be changed by Leighton Clarkson.
  • 61' Shayden Morris is ready to make an impact after coming on for Peter Ambrose at the 61 minute mark.
  • 62' The referee shows Aberdeen FC player a card on 62.
  • 63' It’s gonna be a card for Slobodan Rubezic.
  • 67' It’s gonna be a card for Jamie McGrath.
  • 68' A tactical swap from Aberdeen FC — Kevin Nisbet on, Graeme Shinnie off on 68 minutes.
  • 73' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 78' 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.
  • 83' Kilmarnock FC have won 274 goals from 261 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 84' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Danny Armstrong is replaced by Bruce Anderson.
  • 87' Innes Cameron does the damage! The net is bulging and Kilmarnock FC surge ahead!
  • 89' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Fraser Murray is replaced by Oliver Bainbridge.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Kilmarnock FC 4-0 Aberdeen FC.

Lineups

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

Aberdeen FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jimmy Thelin

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
David Watson 2
Scott McKenna 2
Sam Cosgrove 2
Bojan Miovski 2
Pape Gueye 2
Eamonn Brophy 2
Duk 2
Kyle Vassell 2

Head to Head

2024-12-26 Kilmarnock FC 4–0 Aberdeen FC 2024-08-25 Aberdeen FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC 2024-02-24 Kilmarnock FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC 2023-12-06 Aberdeen FC 0–1 Kilmarnock FC 2023-10-29 Kilmarnock FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC

Kilmarnock FC Form

2024-12-26 Kilmarnock FC 4–0 Aberdeen FC W 2024-12-20 Motherwell FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC D 2024-12-15 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Heart of Midlothian FC W 2024-12-07 Dundee United FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC D 2024-12-04 Rangers FC 6–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2024-11-30 Kilmarnock FC 1–1 Dundee FC D

Aberdeen FC Form

2024-12-26 Kilmarnock FC 4–0 Aberdeen FC L 2024-12-21 Aberdeen FC 1–3 Hibernian FC L 2024-12-07 Aberdeen FC 1–1 St. Johnstone FC D 2024-12-04 Aberdeen FC 0–1 Celtic FC L 2024-12-01 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–1 Aberdeen FC D 2024-11-26 Hibernian FC 3–3 Aberdeen FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.43 Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.79 Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 78% + Both teams to score 75%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC55% Draw20% Aberdeen FC25%
Actual: Kilmarnock FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes75% 0% No25%
Avg goals/match: 4.22
Actual: No — clean sheet

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
75%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
45%
Kilmarnock FC or Aberdeen FC
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC39% Draw36% Aberdeen FC25%
Actual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–0 not predicted
4 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 1
7.2%
2 – 2
6.7%
3 – 1
6%
1 – 2
5.7%
3 – 2
5.4%
2 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
4%
4 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
3.3%
4 – 2
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC

Handicap Kilmarnock FC covers Push Aberdeen FC covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 15% 68%
-1.5 32% — 68%
-1 32% 19% 49%
-0.5 51% — 49%
+0.5 72% — 28%
+1 72% 14% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 8% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✗
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
10% ✓

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