FM Preview: Aberdeen v Kilmarnock 19 Feb 2011

Last updated : 18 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aberdeen v Kilmarnock fixture

Aberdeen prepare to entertain Kilmarnock at Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Dons are clearly on top, having won 54 and lost only 21 of the 94 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was earlier this season, with Kilmarnock inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the The Dons in a Scottish Premier match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011 Sat 27 Nov Kilmarnock 2 - 0 Aberdeen SPL
2010/2011 Sat 28 Aug Aberdeen 0 - 1 Kilmarnock SPL
2009/2010 Wed 05 May Aberdeen 1 - 2 Kilmarnock SPL
2009/2010 Sun 04 Apr Kilmarnock 2 - 0 Aberdeen SPL
2009/2010 Sat 23 Jan Aberdeen 1 - 0 Kilmarnock SPL
2009/2010 Sat 03 Oct Kilmarnock 1 - 1 Aberdeen SPL
2008/2009 Sat 28 Feb Aberdeen 0 - 0 Kilmarnock SPL


Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen have only performed averagely at home, winning three and losing two of their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Dons in those games, with six conceded.

The Killie have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on three occasions, but drawing one and losing two. Killie have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with eight goals for and seven against.

Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 23 points from their 24 games played so far, Kilmarnock's total of 36 points from their 25 games sees them sitting in the European places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides: P W D L F A P
Aberdeen 6 2 0 4 5 10 6
Kilmarnock 6 1 3 2 6 7 6


FootyMad's prediction ...

Aberdeen are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Aberdeen 7 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
Kilmarnock No sequences of note