With both teams at either end of the league table, each have it all to do. Kilmarnock need to ensure those 3 points stay in Ayrshire and keep up the pressure on Accies, additionally to prevent the Partick Jags overtaking them in 8th. There is also pressure on the Dons however, to ensure they don't lose 2nd spot to Inverness Caley Thistle, who could easily come creeping up behind them with just 9 points between the two teams.
Kilmarnock welcome back Craig Slater and Manuel Pascali from their recent match bans but Pascali has picked up an ankle problem. For Aberdeen, Russell Anderson is still out but has resumed training.