Aberdeen v Kilmarnock: survival stakes as hosts eye breathing space and visitors seek a lift | OneFootball

Aberdeen host Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday, 25 April 2026 at Pittodrie Stadium, with vital Relegation group points on the line for both.

Aberdeen were beaten 3-0 by Kilmarnock in January after edging the previous two league meetings earlier this season. The context is tight: both sides are scrapping to stay clear of the drop zone in the bottom six run-in.

Form is mixed. The Dons beat Hibernian 2-0 last time out after three defeats and a draw in the league. Kilmarnock have taken two wins in their past five, followed by a 3-0 loss at Hibernian and a 2-2 home draw with Dundee.

Key threats could shape the game. Kevin Nisbet has nine league goals for The Dons, while Tyreece John-Jules leads Kilmarnock with eight and Greg Kiltie has supplied four assists. Kilmarnock's wide delivery is a route, with high open play crossing volume and seven headed goals, while The Dons' strong aerial numbers suggest plenty of duels around their box.

Discipline in the area may be decisive. Kilmarnock have conceded 11 penalties this season, and The Dons have converted all four awarded to them at a 100.0% rate, so set pieces and second balls could swing momentum.

The Dons sit on 33 points and a win would take them to 36, strengthening their position in the Relegation group. Kilmarnock are on 28 and victory would move them to 31, cutting the gap above the bottom and keeping their survival push in play.