Aberdeen vs Kilmarnock
Aberdeen and Kilmarnock locked in goalless stalemate
Neither side could find a breakthrough in a tight Premiership contest
The match ended 0-0 as both Aberdeen and Kilmarnock failed to score, resulting in a stalemate that defied Fipster's confident prediction of a 2-0 home win. Despite expectations, the teams cancelled each other out in a match where chances were at a premium.
Outcome probability
The new Scottish Premiership season kicks off with an intriguing fixture between Aberdeen and Kilmarnock. Both teams have reshaped their squads over the summer, setting the stage for a competitive encounter as they look to make a strong start to the campaign.
Key facts
- 1.Aberdeen have signed C. Cadden this summer, adding fresh options to their squad.
- 2.Aberdeen have released A. Jensen and D. Mitov ahead of the new season.
- 3.Kilmarnock have lost D. Thompson, B. Anderson, and S. Tiffoney (on loan) during the summer.
- 4.The predicted halftime score is 1-0 in favour of Aberdeen.
- 5.The most likely fulltime score is 2-0 to Aberdeen.
- 6.The match is expected to see around four cards issued.
- 7.Aberdeen and Kilmarnock finished last season close in the league standings.
- 8.This is the first competitive fixture of the 2026-27 Scottish Premiership season.
The context
Aberdeen have made some notable changes, welcoming C. Cadden while parting ways with A. Jensen and D. Mitov. Kilmarnock, meanwhile, have seen the departures of D. Thompson, B. Anderson, and S. Tiffoney (on loan). These moves will influence how both sides approach this opening fixture, with Aberdeen appearing to have bolstered their ranks slightly more.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Aberdeen
Away — Kilmarnock
Analysis
The prediction leans heavily towards a home win for Aberdeen, with a 2-0 scoreline the most likely outcome. The halftime score is expected to be 1-0, indicating a controlled start by the home side. The match is also anticipated to be competitive in terms of discipline, with around four cards expected. Both teams finished last season close in the standings, but Aberdeen's summer business and home advantage give them the edge here.
Prediction
Aberdeen to win 2-0, leading 1-0 at halftime. The home side's strengthened squad and tactical setup should see them secure a comfortable victory over Kilmarnock in this season opener.
The verdict
This fixture promises a solid start to the season for Aberdeen, who look set to assert their authority early on. Kilmarnock will need to regroup quickly after this defeat if they are to challenge effectively in the matches ahead.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Cadden
Yellow Card
Tshibola
Yellow Card
Lowery
Yellow Card
Ntelo
Nisbet
Yogane
Yellow Card
Mouloua
Yellow Card
Smith
Knoester
Yellow Card
Daniels
Guinness-Walker
Mayo
Yellow Card
Ring
Kiltie
Armstrong
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Celtic | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | +12 | 21 |
| 7 |  ST Johnstone | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 8 |
| 8 |  Aberdeen | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 8 |
| 9 |  Motherwell | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
| 11 |  Falkirk | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -4 | 6 |
| 12 |  Kilmarnock | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -11 | 5 |
Match Statistics
Aberdeen
4-1-3-2Starting XI
- 7Tony YoganeM
- 11L. SmithM
- 15K. NisbetF
- 17S. ArmstrongM
- 23L. MayoD
- 24N. Guinness-WalkerD
- 26D. HappeD
- 27M. MüllerG
- 28C. CaddenD
- 31M. NteloF
- 32A. AremuM
Substitutes
- 5M. KnoesterD
- 9A. MoulouaF
- 10A. BriedlM
- 18A. PalaversaM
- 20T. OlusanyaF
- 21G. MolloyD
- 22J. MilneD
- 30D. KleinG
- 40F. MarshallM
Kilmarnock
4-1-3-2Starting XI
- 1M. StryjekG
- 2J. BrandonD
- 4C. McCarthyD
- 8E. RingM
- 9J. HugillF
- 11G. KiltieM
- 14G. StangerD
- 18T. LoweryM
- 21M. Schjønning-LarsenD
- 29D. DanielsF
- 36A. TshibolaM
Substitutes
- 3Michael-John Kamson-KamaraD
- 5M. O'HaraM
- 7R. McKenzieM
- 10T. John-JulesF
- 12C. FerrieG
- 19J. MeierD
- 20N. CleșcencoF
- 27I. OwenF
- 49B. RiceM
Aberdeen
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Müller | G | 90 | 7.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Armstrong | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0/2 |
| D. Happe | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Marshall | M | 28 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| N. Guinness-Walker | D | 74 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/3 |
| A. Mouloua | F | 44 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| M. Knoester | D | 44 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tony Yogane | M | 46 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| M. Ntelo | F | 46 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| A. Aremu | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| K. Nisbet | F | 46 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Smith | M | 62 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
| G. Molloy | D | 16 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Olusanya | F | 44 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| L. Mayo | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| C. Cadden | D | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| A. Palaversa | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Klein | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Briedl | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Milne | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Kilmarnock
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Ring | M | 76 | 7.2 | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | 2/2 |
| R. McKenzie | M | 28 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| C. McCarthy | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| M. Stryjek | G | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. John-Jules | F | 14 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Stanger | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Lowery | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 0/1 |
| J. Brandon | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| M. Schjønning-Larsen | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| D. Daniels | F | 62 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Tshibola | M | 82 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/3 |
| J. Hugill | F | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| G. Kiltie | M | 84 | 6.3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2/4 |
| M. O'Hara | M | 6 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Cleșcenco | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Meier | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Rice | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Ferrie | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Michael-John Kamson-Kamara | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Owen | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Aberdeen vs Kilmarnock?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Aberdeen to win against Kilmarnock.
- What score did Fipster predict for Aberdeen vs Kilmarnock?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Aberdeen 2–0 Kilmarnock.
- What were the win probabilities for Aberdeen vs Kilmarnock?
- Fipster's model gave Aberdeen a 95% chance of winning, Kilmarnock a 2% chance, and a 3% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 95% confidence — a high-confidence call.