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 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 2 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee Frank Connor
- Referee John McKendrick
- Referee David Roome
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | #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' Welcome to Pittodrie Stadium that hosts another battle between Aberdeen FC and Rangers FC.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Rangers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' Magnificent from Alfredo Morelos! That is 103 goals in 403 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 30' It looks surprising Aberdeen FC does not make any changes. Graeme Shinnie has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 31' Sam Cosgrove doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 36' It’s a booking for Aberdeen FC player. Shaleum Logan gets a Yellow card.
- 38' Alfredo Morelos doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 43' Against the run of play, James Tavernier has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 47' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Sam Cosgrove makes no mistake. 2-3!
- 52' Lewis Ferguson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 55' Scott McKenna was booked on 55.
- 57' Controversy at the stadium! Alfredo Morelos argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- 62' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 64' Shaleum Logan makes way for James Wilson at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Aberdeen FC.
- 69' Aberdeen FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rangers FC's shape.
- 70' It’s a booking for Rangers FC player. Candeias gets a Yellow card.
- 70' The whistle greets Candeias as he departs to be replaced by Jermain Defoe.
- 72' Scott Arfield has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 72.
- 77' Rangers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 78' The referee shows Aberdeen FC player a Yellow card on 78.
- 83' Rangers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nikola Katic is hanging Ryan Kent on the field on 83 minute.
- 86' Aberdeen FC ring the changes. Max Lowe has done his job and it is now time for Niall McGinn to step up.
- 90' Jermain Defoe has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 90 minutes.
- With this win, Rangers FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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 |
| Hamza Igamane | 3 |
| Jermain Defoe | 3 |
| Christian Ramirez | 3 |
| Scott Arfield | 3 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.28
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.68
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Aberdeen FC or Rangers FC 72% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Rangers FC
70%
Aberdeen FC or Rangers FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–4 not predicted2 – 4Actual
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 1
7.9%
0 – 2
7.2%
0 – 0
7%
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.8%
1 – 3
5%
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
4%
2 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 21% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.