Aberdeen FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aberdeen FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League .
- Aberdeen FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 2 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Graeme Stewart
- Referee David McGeachie
- Referee Kevin Clancy
- Referee Don Robertson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | St. Mirren FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Motherwell FC | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | Hibernian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Rangers FC | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | Falkirk FC | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | Dundee United FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Aug | Burnley FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 26 Jul | Burnley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Apr | Brislington FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Apr | CA Paranaense | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Apr | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Aug | NK Osijek | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Jul | NK Osijek | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Jul | FK Shkupi Skopje | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Jul | FK Shkupi Skopje | H | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Dec | Leicester Road FC | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Aberdeen FC | Rangers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #9 |
| 3 | Points | 1 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 2 |
| 3 | Conceded | 3 |
| -1 | GD | -1 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 0.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
48%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (29 games)
H2H (29 games)
59%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
Rangers FC this season
Aberdeen FC are 8th (3 pts). Rangers FC are 9th (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rangers FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at as Aberdeen FC face off against Rangers FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Rangers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 12' Poor challenge from Alfredo Morelos. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
- 17' Over 17 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 22' Rangers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 27' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 30' Magnificent from James Tavernier! That is 108 goals in 403 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 31' Chris Forrester is replacing Scott McKenna for the Aberdeen FC side.
- 36' Both keepers have barely been tested. Aberdeen FC and Rangers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 41' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dominic Ball made 351 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 46' A quiet spell here at . Rangers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 52' The Aberdeen FC bench stirs into life. Stephen Gleeson is withdrawn and Stevie May gets his opportunity.
- 57' Ryan Kent has been relatively quiet despite scoring 35 goals in his last 403 appearances.
- 62' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 65' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Lewis Ferguson on 65 minutes.
- 70' Rangers FC make a change. Jamie Murphy trudges off to be replaced by Ryan Kent on 70 minutes.
- 71' Another change for Aberdeen FC made on 71 minute. Sam Cosgrove leaves to be changed by Bruce Anderson.
- 74' Michael Devlin catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 74.
- 79' Controversy at the stadium! Connor Goldson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 82' Ovie Ejaria gets the nod from Rangers FC. He replaces Ryan Jack and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' It looks like no one’s ball. Rangers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 88' It’s a booking for Aberdeen FC player. Chris Forrester gets a Yellow card.
- 90' GOAL! Bruce Anderson scores on 90. Assisted by Andrew Considine
- 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Stephen Gleeson ↓ Stevie May 52'
- 1
- 4
- 3
-
5
Scott McKenna ↓ Chris Forrester 31'
- 18
- 11
- 21
- 10
-
16
Sam Cosgrove ↓ Bruce Anderson 71'
- 19
Bench
-
7
Chris Forrester ↑ 31'
-
17
Stevie May ↑ 52'
-
25
Bruce Anderson ↑ 71'
- 15
- 24
- 20
- 36
Coach
Derek McInnes
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 20
- 15
- 37
- 6
- 23
- 1
-
7
Jamie Murphy ↓ Ryan Kent 70'
- 19
-
8
Ryan Jack ↓ Ovie Ejaria 82'
- 2
Bench
- 25
-
10
Ovie Ejaria ↑ 82'
-
14
Ryan Kent ↑ 70'
- 9
- 21
- 17
- 16
Coach
Steven Gerrard
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Tavernier | 12 |
| Alfredo Morelos | 7 |
| Kemar Roofe | 4 |
| Scott Arfield | 3 |
| Bojan Miovski | 3 |
| Jermain Defoe | 3 |
| Hamza Igamane | 3 |
| Christian Ramirez | 3 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Aberdeen FC or Rangers FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.01
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Rangers FC
65%
Aberdeen FC or Rangers FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.9%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
12.2%
1 – 0
12%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 1
6.6%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
3.5%
1 – 3
2.3%
3 – 1
2.2%
0 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 20% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 20% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.