FootyMAD's Killie preview

Last updated : 27 February 2009 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 Dons are clearly on top, having won 53 and lost only 19 of the 90 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was earlier this season, the Dons carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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:
2008/2009Tue 13 JanKilmarnock1 - 2AberdeenSPL
2008/2009Sat 01 NovAberdeen1 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2008/2009Wed 24 SepKilmarnock4 - 2AberdeenSLGC
2007/2008Sun 24 FebKilmarnock3 - 1AberdeenSPL
2007/2008Sat 08 DecAberdeen2 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2007/2008Sat 01 SepKilmarnock0 - 1AberdeenSPL
2006/2007Sat 28 AprAberdeen3 - 0KilmarnockSPL

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Dons, with 5 goals against.

Kilmarnock have an average recent record on the road, collecting one win and three draws from the last six played. Killie have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Aberdeen's 38 points from 26 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position. Kilmarnock are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 28 points from 26 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen62221278
Kilmarnock6123695

FootyMad's prediction ...

Aberdeen may be coming up against a decent side in Kilmarnock, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Dons. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Aberdeen Unbeaten in the last 9 home games.
Kilmarnock Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.