Aberdeen FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aberdeen FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at Pittodrie Stadium.
- Aberdeen FC 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 33 games · 69 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee Frank Connor
- Referee John McKendrick
- Referee David Roome
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 33 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 33 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic FC | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell FC | 33 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian FC | 33 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk FC | 33 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee United FC | 33 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 33 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee FC | 33 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Mirren FC | 33 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock FC | 33 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston FC | 33 | 16 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | Rangers FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 02 Feb | Hibernian FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jan | Kilmarnock FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Jan | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Livingston FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Celtic FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | Aberdeen FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 02 Feb | St. Mirren FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 27 Jan | Livingston FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 23 Jan | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Celtic FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Hibernian FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Aberdeen FC | Rangers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #2 |
| 33 | Points | 69 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 9 / 6 / 18 | W / D / L | 19 / 12 / 2 |
| 33 | Scored | 66 |
| 48 | Conceded | 31 |
| -15 | GD | +35 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 2.09 |
| 27% | Win % | 58% |
Key Stats
48%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (29 games)
H2H (29 games)
59%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Aberdeen FC are 8th (33 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (69 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Pittodrie Stadium as Aberdeen FC face off against Rangers FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' Borna Barisic has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 6 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Joe Worrall is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Aberdeen FC.
- 20' Brilliant from the ! Alfredo Morelos makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 20.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' Ryan Kent has been relatively quiet despite scoring 35 goals in his last 402 appearances.
- 31' A stunning finish from Sam Cosgrove — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 36' A moment of madness from Shaleum Logan on 36 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Aberdeen FC will be frustrated.
- 38' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Alfredo Morelos makes it 1-2.
- 43' What a strike from James Tavernier! The score is 1-3.
- 47' What a strike from Sam Cosgrove! The score is 2-3.
- 52' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Lewis Ferguson suffering a number of foals already.
- 55' That is a Red card for Aberdeen FC. Scott McKenna will be fuming at that decision.
- 57' Controversy at the stadium! Alfredo Morelos argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- 62' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 64' It is a substitution in Aberdeen FC team. Shaleum Logan is replaced by James Wilson on 64 minute.
- 69' Aberdeen FC is showing some good football. However, Aberdeen FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 70' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Candeias.
- 70' Rangers FC make a change. Candeias trudges off to be replaced by Jermain Defoe on 70 minutes.
- 72' A meaty challenge results in booking for Scott Arfield on 72.
- 77' Rangers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 78' Lewis Ferguson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 78.
- 83' Rangers FC ring the changes. Ryan Kent has done his job and it is now time for Nikola Katic to step up.
- 86' The whistle greets Max Lowe as he departs to be replaced by Niall McGinn.
- 90' What a strike from Jermain Defoe! The score is 2-4.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Rangers FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
29
Max Lowe ↓ Niall McGinn 86'
- 28
- 1
- 4
-
2
Shaleum Logan ↓ James Wilson 64'
- 3
- 5
- 11
- 16
- 19
- 7
Bench
- 8
-
9
James Wilson ↑ 64'
- 17
- 18
- 21
-
10
Niall McGinn ↑ 86'
- 20
Coach
Derek McInnes
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 20
-
14
Ryan Kent ↓ Nikola Katic 83'
- 37
- 6
- 3
- 1
- 8
-
21
Candeias ↓ Jermain Defoe 70'
- 2
- 17
Bench
-
9
Jermain Defoe ↑ 70'
- 10
-
23
Lassana Coulibaly ↑ 86'
-
19
Nikola Katic ↑ 83'
- 11
- 13
- 16
Coach
Steven Gerrard
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Tavernier | 12 |
| Alfredo Morelos | 7 |
| Kemar Roofe | 4 |
| Bojan Miovski | 3 |
| Jermain Defoe | 3 |
| Hamza Igamane | 3 |
| Christian Ramirez | 3 |
| Scott Arfield | 3 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.06
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.19
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 62% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.25
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
46%
Draw or Rangers FC
78%
Aberdeen FC or Rangers FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–4 not predicted2 – 4Actual
1 – 1
9.8%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 2
9.2%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 3
6.9%
0 – 3
6.6%
0 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
5%
2 – 1
4.6%
1 – 4
3.8%
2 – 3
3.7%
0 – 4
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 4% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 10% | 83% |
| -0.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| +0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +1 | 38% | 22% | 39% |
| +1.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +2 | 61% | 19% | 21% |
| +2.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.