Kilmarnock vs Aberdeen: Lineups, Predictions and Betting Tips

Kilmarnock vs Aberdeen Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 31, 2026 | Rugby Park | Scottish Premiership | 15:00 GMT

Second bottom Kilmarnock hosts managerless Aberdeen at Rugby Park in the Scottish Premiership.

Key Betting Tips: Kilmarnock to Win @ 2.63 odds on BoyleSports or 2.7 odds on QuinnBet.

Kilmarnock vs Aberdeen Lineups

Kilmarnock Predicted XI (4-1-2-1-2): Roos, Mayo, Brown, Deas, Thompson, Lowery, Polworth, Lyons, Kiltie, John-Jules, Dackers

Aberdeen Predicted XI (4-1-4-1): Mitov, Devlin, Knoester, Milne, Frame, Shinnie, Armstrong, Cameron, Bilalovic, Keskinen, Nisbet

Kilmarnock vs Aberdeen Current League Standings

Kilmarnock are still seeking their first win under Neil McCann since his appointment at the beginning of the month. A draw in their first match under the 51-year-old has been followed by two defeats which has extended their winless run to 17 matches. This has left the Rugby Park club in the relegation play-off spot. A first win since October could allow the club to move six clear of basement club Livingston and even two behind third bottom St Mirren. Therefore, the need to secure three points could not be more stark.

Meanwhile, Aberdeen who are still on the hunt for Jimmy Thelin's successor, will be buoyed by their first league win in six games against Livingston last weekend which has left them five points adrift of the top six. With sixth placed Falkirk away to Celtic on Sunday, there lies the perfect opportunity for the Dons to close the deficit to two points and secure back-to-back league wins for the fourth time this season.

Kilmarnock vs Aberdeen Head-to-Head Timeline

Aberdeen have history in their favour going into this match with 32 wins compared to ten for the hosts with 11 draws.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• 14 December 2025: Aberdeen 2-1 Kilmarnock
• 29 October 2025: Kilmarnock 0-1 Aberdeen
• 22 February 2025: Aberdeen 1-0 Kilmarnock
• 26 December 2024: Kilmarnock 4-0 Aberdeen
• 25 August 2024: Aberdeen 2-0 Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock vs Aberdeen Recent Matches Analysis

Kilmarnock Last 5 Matches:

• Dundee 2-1 Kilmarnock
• Kilmarnock 1-3 Hibernian
• Livingston 1-1 Kilmarnock
• Kilmarnock 1-2 Dundee (Scottish Cup)
• Motherwell 4-0 Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock have scored four and conceded 12 in their last five matches to prolong their winless run.

Aberdeen Last 5 Matches:

• Falkirk 1-0 Aberdeen
• Rangers 2-0 Aberdeen
• Aberdeen 0-2 Rangers
• Aberdeen 1-0 Raith Rovers (Scottish Cup)
• Aberdeen 6-2 Livingston

Aberdeen have scored and conceded seven goals which included progression into the last 16 of the Scottish Cup.

Kilmarnock vs Aberdeen Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with a 60.00% confidence in Kilmarnock to Win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Kilmarnock vs Aberdeen Best Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Kilmarnock to Win @ 2.63 on BoyleSports.

Key Players to Watch: Kilmarnock vs Aberdeen

Bruce Anderson (Kilmarnock): The club's top goalscorer with three goals.

Kevin Nisbet (Aberdeen): Scored a brace in the 6-2 victory over Livingston.

Kilmarnock vs Aberdeen Match Facts

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Stadium Information: A capacity of just over 15,000 it is the seventh largest football stadium in Scotland.

Kilmarnock vs Aberdeen: Final Prediction

Kilmarnock 2-1 Aberdeen