Kilmarnock vs Aberdeen Prediction 31 January 2026
🔊 The upcoming clash between Kilmarnock and Aberdeen promises to be an intriguing affair. Both teams have shown inconsistent form, but each has its own reasons to fight for points. Kilmarnock are desperate to turn their fortunes around, having gone 17 games without a win. Meanwhile, Aberdeen are looking to solidify their mid-table position, although recent performances suggest a dip in their stability. Both sides are expected to take the field with a determined mindset to improve their outcomes.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 14 December 2025 and ended with a 2-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Aberdeen were the home side):
- possession percentage: 69% vs 31%;
- corners: 9 vs 3;
- fouls: 10 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 5;
- shots on target: 7 vs 5.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Kilmarnock and Aberdeen:
- 51 matches played;
- home wins - 9, away wins - 32, draws - 10;
- goals scored - 48 for Kilmarnock, 85 for Aberdeen;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.22, in the 2nd half - 1.39;
- average total goals per match - 2.61.
Head-to-head statistics Kilmarnock - Aberdeen

Kilmarnock Team Overview
The last official match for the team took place on in the Premier League, featuring Motherwell as the hosts and Kilmarnock as the visitors. The match concluded with a 4-0 victory.
Here are the game statistics (Kilmarnock vs Motherwell):
- possession percentage: 27% vs 73%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 2;
- fouls: 18 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 1 vs 11.
🔵 Kilmarnock are currently navigating a challenging phase, sitting in 11th place on the league table and struggling to secure positive results. They haven't tasted victory since October 4th. Their average goals scored per match is a mere 0.6, while their defense remains highly vulnerable, conceding an average of 1.9 goals. In their most recent head-to-head against Aberdeen, they fell 2-1, further highlighting their current predicament.
Match Results: Kilmarnock

Aberdeen Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Premier League, facing Aberdeen away. The match ended in a 6-2 victory.
Here are the game stats (Aberdeen vs Livingston):
- possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 2;
- fouls: 16 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 4.
🔴 Aberdeen are displaying more confidence compared to their opponents, currently sitting seventh in the league. Their recent form over the last five matches has been mixed, with two wins and three losses, indicating some struggles in maintaining consistency. Despite this, Aberdeen have the ability to score more than one goal per match even on the road. However, they historically face challenges at Rugby Park, averaging less than 1.5 goals per game in their last five away encounters against Kilmarnock.
Match Results: Aberdeen
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 51;
- Home wins - 9, Away wins - 32, Draws - 10.
Statistics: Kilmarnock vs Aberdeen
- Matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- Wins: 2 vs 8;
- Win percentage: 9% vs 35%;
- Losses: 13 vs 11;
- Draws: 8 vs 4.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 0 vs 3;
- Losses: 7 vs 6;
- Draws: 3 vs 1.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team average goals - 0.94, away team - 1.67;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.61;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 23 times; at the home team's ground - 12 times.
Statistics: Kilmarnock vs Aberdeen
- Average total in the tournament: 2.74 vs 2.43;
- Average goals scored: 0.87 vs 1.13;
- Average total in the first half: 0.48 vs 0.43;
- Average total in the second half: 0.39 vs 0.7;
- Kilmarnock's average home total in the tournament - 0.73;
- Aberdeen's average away total in the tournament - 0.64;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 0.6 (home - 0.5) vs 1.1 (away - 0.2).
- Aberdeen have scored less than 1.5 goals away in the last 5 head-to-head matches (Premier League).
- Aberdeen have scored less than 1.5 goals away in 16 of their last 17 matches (Premier League).
- Aberdeen have scored less than 1.5 goals away in 13 of their last 14 matches.
- Aberdeen have scored less than 1.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 matches.
- Aberdeen have scored less than 1.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches (Premier League).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 51;
- Both teams scored all-time - 23 times;
- At the home team's ground - 12 times.
Statistics: Kilmarnock vs Aberdeen
- Total matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- Matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 13 vs 8;
- Kilmarnock's BTTS at home - 5 (45%);
- Aberdeen's BTTS away - 2 (18%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 6 vs 4;
- Kilmarnock's BTTS at home - 2 (50%);
- Aberdeen's BTTS away - 1 (20%).
Correct Score Prediction
Frequent Score Statistics (Current Season):
- Most common score in the tournament: 1-1 (17/137, 12.4%);
- Kilmarnock's most frequent home scores: 0-1, 0-3, 1-3 (2/11, 18.2%);
- Aberdeen's most frequent away score: 2-0 (5/11, 45.5%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts top-3 outcomes:
1-1 - 13.9% (Odds: 6)
0-1 - 10.49% (Odds: 7)
1-0 - 9.47% (Odds: 8)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and their head-to-head statistics, a cautious approach from the hosts is expected. It's likely to be a low-scoring affair, so we'll opt for Aberdeen's individual total under 1.5 goals, as has been the case in their last five encounters at Rugby Park. Kilmarnock are in dire need of points. They might manage to sit deep in defense and secure a draw.