Aberdeen will be aiming to maintain their fine start to the season as they welcome Kilmarnock to the Pittodrie Stadium. The Dons have a 100% record across all competitions this term and should ease past Kilmarnock on Sunday.
Aberdeen are enjoying a fine start to the season having won their opening two matches in the Premiership. They began with a 2-1 victory at St Johnstone before claiming a 3-1 home victory over St Mirren in their previous fixture.
That good form also extends into the League Cup as they have won all four of their matches in the competition. The goals have flowed freely for Jimmy Thelin's men this season, with a 6-0 victory over Dumbarton among their recent results.
While Aberdeen continue to impress, things have been pretty rough for Kilmarnock this season. Derek McInnes’ men have lost their opening two Premiership matches and are currently rooted to the bottom of the standings.
Defending has been a major problem for Kilmarnock, who have conceded seven goals in their two Premiership matches so far. They began with a 4-0 defeat to Celtic before losing 3-0 to St Johnstone in their previous fixture.
How the bookies view it: Aberdeen to be untroubled
Aberdeen have been installed as overwhelming favourites among the bookies and are priced at 4/5 by Betfred to claim the win. An unlikely victory for Kilmarnock is valued at 18/5 with Betfred, who is also offering 13/5 for a draw.
Head to head: Aberdeen with the upper hand
Aberdeen have a 50-35 advantage with 22 draws from 107 previous matches against Kilmarnock. The Dons also claimed a 3-1 victory in the last meeting back in March.
Players to watch: Gueye to strike again
Summer signing Papa Habib Gueye is already off the mark for Aberdeen, scoring in the win over St Mirren. The forward could be worth keeping an eye on and is priced at 8/5 by Betfred to score anytime.
Kilmarnock’s attacking problems mean Aberdeen could be targeting a clean sheet on Sunday. Gavin Molloy and Slobodan Rubezic should partner at the back and can lead the hosts to a clean sheet at 11/8 with Betfred.
Probable line-ups
Aberdeen have no major injuries or suspensions and should stick with much of the team that beat St Mirren. Gueye is likely to start in attack on Saturday while Rubezic and Molloy are expected to continue their partnership at the back.
Defender Joseph Wright is suspended for Kilmarnock after being sent off against St Johnstone. Kyle Vassell and Innes Cameron should continue in attack while Brad Lyons should start in midfield.
Aberdeen: Mitov, MacKenzie, Molloy, Rubezic, Devlin, Shinnie, Heltne Nilson, McGrath, Gueye, Morris, Sokler
Kilmarnock: McCrorie, Dees, Mayo, Wright, McKenzie, Lyons, Watson, Armstrong, Murray, Vassell Cameron
Anything else catch the eye?
Given Kilmarnock’s goalscoring problems in the Premiership this season, Aberdeen will be targeting a win to nil at 15/8 with Betfred. The hosts could also be backed to score in both halves at 7/4 with Betfred.
With Aberdeen likely to score in both halves, they could also be backed to win both halves at 4/1 with Betfred.
This Scottish Premiership match between Aberdeen and Kilmarnock will be played on Aug 25, 2024 and kick off at 15:00. Check below for our tipsters best Aberdeen vs Kilmarnock prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
