Aberdeen v Kilmarnock: out-of-form hosts meet winless visitors in early-season survival scrap | OneFootball

Aberdeen host Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership at Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday, 5 September 2026, with both aiming to climb the table. The hosts sit 10th on three points, while the visitors are 12th with zero and a goal difference of minus 10.

Aberdeen won the last meeting 1-0 at Pittodrie in April 2026. Kilmarnock arrive seeking a first league point of the season.

The Dons have lost three league games on the spin after opening with a 2-1 win over Hearts, scoring only twice in four matches. Kilmarnock have conceded 14 goals across four defeats, including heavy home losses to Celtic and Dundee United, and were edged 1-0 by St Mirren last time out.

Stephen Robinson's side average 44% possession with 76.16% pass accuracy, and have one headed goal, while their cross accuracy from open play sits at 15%. Neil McCann's men average 45% possession and 79.73% passing, with a higher open play cross accuracy of 29.17% and a shooting accuracy of 57.14%. That delivery and efficiency could test The Dons' defence, while the hosts may look to exploit Kilmarnock's goals against record.

Kevin Nisbet leads The Dons for league assists with one, while Lewis Mayo has scored once. For Kilmarnock, Joe Hugill and Greg Kiltie each have one league goal and Tom Lowery has two assists.

A home win would move The Dons to six points and could lift them towards mid table. Victory for Kilmarnock would deliver their first points of the campaign and may haul them off the foot of the table if other results align.