Aberdeen will welcome Ross County to Pittodrie Stadium for their Premiership clash on Thursday, 2 January. View our free Aberdeen vs Ross County predictions below.
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Aberdeen vs Ross County predictions: A high-scoring affair
Key stats
- At least three goals were scored in five of the last six meetings between Aberdeen and Ross County.
- Each of Ross County's last eight matches went above the 2.5-goal mark.
- Aberdeen are unbeaten in their last nine meetings with Ross County.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in six of Aberdeen's last nine games.
Correct score prediction: Aberdeen 2-1 Ross County
Aberdeen have seven wins in 10 home games this season, while Ross County have been one of the worst travellers in the Premiership, winning only one of nine matches away from home. Given that Aberdeen have no losses in their last nine encounters with Ross County, we are leaning towards the hosts for the victory.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Aberdeen are clear favourites
- HOME: 11/20 (1.55) – 64.5%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
To be fair, Aberdeen have been going through a rough patch in recent weeks. They have lost three matches in a row and are without a win in their last eight games. However, it is worth noting that Jimmy Thelin’s men have a 7-1-2 win-draw-loss record at home.
On the other hand, Ross County are not particularly having a great campaign. They suffered four defeats in their last six games and have managed only one win on the road this season (D3, L5).
As it stands, Ross County are 10th in the 12-team Premiership, seven places behind third-placed Aberdeen.
With that in mind, Aberdeen are the expected winners at 11/20 (1.55). Teams with these odds generally have a 64.5% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that Aberdeen conceded first in four of their last five matches. On that note, Ross County to score first has an appealing look at 12/5 (3.40). That one has a 29.4% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Ross County's struggles set to continue?
Ross County have lost six of their last seven meetings with Aberdeen and are without a win in the last nine skirmishes between these outfits.
Scotland Premiership 31/08/24
Ross County
Aberdeen
Scotland Premiership 19/05/24
Ross County
Aberdeen
Scotland Premiership 30/03/24
Aberdeen
Ross County
Scotland Premiership 02/01/24
Ross County
Aberdeen
Scotland League Cup 27/09/23
Ross County
Aberdeen
Aberdeen preview: Looking to get back on track
Aberdeen will remain without Pape Habib Gueye, who will be out until at least the fifth of January because of a muscle injury, and Gavin Molloy, who picked up an injury during Sunday's loss at Dundee.
Predicted lineup: Mitov (GK), Mackenzie, MacDonald, Rubezic, Devlin, Palaversa, Nilsen, McGrath, Clarkson, Keskinen & Sokler.
Scotland Premiership 11/05/25
L
Rangers
4
Aberdeen
0
Scotland Premiership 03/05/25
L
St Mirren
1
Aberdeen
0
Scotland Premiership 26/04/25
W
Hibernian
0
Aberdeen
1
Scotland FA Cup 19/04/25
W
Hearts
1
Aberdeen
2
Scotland Premiership 13/04/25
D
Rangers
2
Aberdeen
2
Ross County preview: A clean bill of health
Coach Don Cowie will be pleased to have a healthy group of players from which to choose as the visitors gear up for their first game of the year.
Predicted lineup: Amissah (GK), Wright, Lopata, Leak, Efete, Grieves, Randall, Chilvers, Harmon, Nisbet & Hale.
Scotland Premiership 10/05/25
L
St Johnstone
2
Ross County
1
Scotland Premiership 03/05/25
L
Hearts
3
Ross County
1
Scotland Premiership 26/04/25
L
Kilmarnock
2
Ross County
0
Scotland Premiership 12/04/25
L
St Mirren
3
Ross County
2
Scotland Premiership 05/04/25
L
Aberdeen
1
Ross County
0
Player to watch: Jamie McGrath
With four goals and six assists, only two players have had more direct goal involvements than Jamie McGrath in the Scottish top flight this season. However, the former Wigan Athletic midfielder has not scored or registered an assist in his last six appearances. It will be interesting to see if he can get back to scoring ways on Thursday.