FootyMAD's Kilmarnock preview

Last updated : 28 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Kilmarnock v Aberdeen fixture

Aberdeen face a trip to Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Dons will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2005, with Aberdeen inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Killie 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:
2005/2006Sat 06 AugAberdeen1 - 2KilmarnockSPL
2004/2005Sat 05 MarKilmarnock0 - 1AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sat 04 DecAberdeen3 - 2KilmarnockSPL
2004/2005Sat 18 SepKilmarnock0 - 1AberdeenSPL
2003/2004Wed 12 MayKilmarnock4 - 0AberdeenSPL
2003/2004Sat 27 MarKilmarnock3 - 1AberdeenSPL
2003/2004Sat 03 JanAberdeen3 - 1KilmarnockSPL

Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the Killie in those games, with 9 conceded.

Aberdeen have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Kilmarnock's 15 points from 12 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position. Aberdeen's 16 points from 12 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock60246112
Aberdeen6231749

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Dons has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Kilmarnock. Away win

Sequence statistics:
KilmarnockFailed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
AberdeenUndefeated in last 3 away games.