Kilmarnock vs Aberdeen: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Kilmarnock prepare to host Aberdeen on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee Wilson, this SCOTLAND: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Kilmarnock, currently 11th in the standings with 20 points from 27 games, trail the leaders by 37 points. They've earned 12 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 15 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Aberdeen, sitting 8th with 28 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Kilmarnock and Aberdeen have favored Aberdeen, with Kilmarnock claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-0). This fixture has generally favored Aberdeen in recent years.

In their previous league match against Celtic, Kilmarnock recorded a 2-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Roos, Thompson, Deas , Schilte-Brown, Schjonning-Larsen , Kiltie, Watson, Lyons, Curtis, Hugill, John-Jules. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Aberdeen's last outing came against Motherwell, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Bratveit, Frame, McIntyre, Morrison, Jensen, Afeez, Keskinen, Geiger, Cameron, Olusanya, Nisbet. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Kilmarnock are expected to maintain their 4-3-1-2 structure, while Aberdeen are likely to counter with a 4-1-4-1 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Kilmarnock's fixtures have averaged 3.7 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Aberdeen's games average 2.5 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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