Ross County FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Ross County FC vs Kilmarnock FC — Premier League at Global Energy Stadium.
- Ross County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Kilmarnock FC 33 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Assistant 1 Calum Spence
- Assistant 2 John McCrossan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Oct | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 06 Oct | Celtic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Sep | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Sep | St. Johnstone FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 14 Sep | Dundee FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | Ross County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Oct | Rangers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | Dundee FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 28 Sep | Dundee United FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 14 Sep | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Sep | Hibernian FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
39%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Global Energy Stadium as Ross County FC face off against Kilmarnock FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' Poland international Kacper Lopata has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Kilmarnock FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' The travelling Kilmarnock FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' Ross County FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kilmarnock FC backline.
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Ross County FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 35' Ross County FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 39' The deadlock is broken! Corrie Ndaba gets on the scoresheet on 39 minutes.
- 44' Supporters expect more eagerness from Marley Watkins, as he is very good at scoring at Global Energy Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 46' Stuart Findlay makes way for Joe Wright at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kilmarnock FC.
- 51' James Brown has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 53' Controversy at the stadium! Liam Donnelly argues furiously but the card stands.
- 58' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 60' Kilmarnock FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 61' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jordan White makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 63' Brad Lyons is having his name booked by the referee on 63.
- 65' Ryan Leak makes way for Alex Samuel at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Ross County FC.
- 69' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Kyle Vassell is replaced by David Watson.
- 72' Ross County FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 77' 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.
- 78' It is a substitution in Ross County FC team. Josh Reid is replaced by Michee Efete on 78 minute.
- 82' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Joe Wright makes no mistake. 1-2!
- 87' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Kilmarnock FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 88' The supporters are chanting for Joshua Nisbet. He replaces Noah Chilvers on 88 minute.
- 90' The referee shows Kilmarnock FC player a card on 90.
- The final score is 2-1.
Lineups
Ross County FC Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 8
- 1
- 9
-
10
Noah Chilvers ↓ Joshua Nisbet 88'
- 26
-
43
Josh Reid ↓ Michee Efete 78'
- 15
-
42
Ryan Leak ↓ Alex Samuel 65'
- 2
- 4
- 20
Bench
-
25
Alex Samuel ↑ 65'
- 27
-
23
Joshua Nisbet ↑ 88'
- 6
-
24
Michee Efete ↑ 78'
Coach
Don Cowie
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 23
- 8
-
9
Kyle Vassell ↓ David Watson 69'
-
17
Stuart Findlay ↓ Joe Wright 46'
- 22
- 20
- 3
- 5
- 6
- 11
-
10
Matty Kennedy ↓ Bruce Anderson 88'
Bench
-
4
Joe Wright ↑ 46'
- 14
-
19
Bruce Anderson ↑ 88'
- 7
- 15
-
2
Jack Burroughs ↑ 78'
- 1
- 24
-
12
David Watson ↑ 69'
Coach
Derek McInnes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chris Burke | 3 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 3 |
| Danny Armstrong | 2 |
| Yan Dhanda | 2 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 2 |
| Jordan White | 2 |
| Kyle Lafferty | 2 |
| Billy McKay | 2 |
Head to Head
Ross County FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.44
Ross County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Ross County FC or Kilmarnock FC 73% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Ross County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Ross County FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
57%
Ross County FC or Kilmarnock FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 0
8.6%
1 – 0
8.6%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Ross County FC
| Handicap | Ross County FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 20% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 18% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

