Aberdeen v Kilmarnock: top-six momentum meets relegation concerns | OneFootball

Aberdeen host Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership at Pittodrie Stadium on Sunday, 14 December 2025, with the hosts aiming to consolidate a top-six spot and the visitors trying to arrest a slide near the bottom.

Aberdeen won 1-0 away in October and begin this round sixth on 21 points, while Kilmarnock sit 10th with 12. It pairs a side with a level goal difference against one that has conceded 30 in 16 league games.

The Dons are unbeaten in five league matches, including a 3-1 win at Dundee and draws with St Mirren and Motherwell, though they did lose to Strasbourg in Europe. Kilmarnock are winless in five league outings, drawing at Hearts and against Dundee United but suffering defeats to Celtic, Motherwell and Rangers.

Season trends point to contrasting routes. The Dons have kept six clean sheets, average 47% possession with 78.53% passing accuracy, and have scored 15 of their 16 league goals from inside the box. Kilmarnock see 38% of the ball yet deliver 211 open-play crosses at 25.59% accuracy, have won 325 aerial duels and scored three headers, so wide deliveries could be their avenue.

The Dons' threat includes Marco Lazetic, who leads their league tally with four goals, with Jesper Karlsson and Adil Aouchiche on three apiece. For Kilmarnock, Bruce Anderson has three.

A home win would take The Dons to 24 points and could firm up their hold on the top six. Victory for Kilmarnock would lift them to 15 points and could ease relegation pressure by improving their position.