Aberdeen FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2020-21 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 Graeme Stewart
- Referee Douglas Ross
- Referee John Beaton
- Referee Alan Newlands
- Referee Graham Beaton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan | Rangers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Jan | Dundee United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Dec | Motherwell FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | Ross County FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan | Aberdeen FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Jan | Celtic FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Dec | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Hibernian FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Dec | Motherwell FC | H | 3–1 | W |
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' In just a few seconds Pittodrie Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Aberdeen FC and Rangers FC.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' Aberdeen FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' Rangers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' Dean Campbell has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 25' Rangers FC have won 785 goals from 402 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 26' It’s a booking for Aberdeen FC player. Ryan Hedges gets a Red card.
- 31' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 32' Magnificent from Alfredo Morelos! That is 103 goals in 402 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 37' Allan McGregor has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 40' Poor challenge from James Tavernier. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 41' A meaty challenge results in booking for Curtis Main on 41.
- 44' The whistle greets Curtis Main as he departs to be replaced by Shaleum Logan.
- 49' Supporters expect more eagerness from Steven Davis, as he is very good at scoring at Pittodrie Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 50' Alfredo Morelos adds to his 0 season tally! Rangers FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 55' Aberdeen FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 58' Scott Wright makes way for Matt Kennedy at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from Aberdeen FC.
- 63' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 67' What a moment for Matt Kennedy! That strike on 67 puts his side firmly in control.
- 72' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 77' 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.
- 81' Lewis Ferguson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 81.
- 82' The whistle greets Ianis Hagi as he departs to be replaced by Bongani Zungu.
- 87' The home supporters are growing impatient. Aberdeen FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 89' It is a substitution in Aberdeen FC team. Ash Taylor is replaced by Ryan Edmondson on 89 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Rangers FC take all three points.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
-
14
Ash Taylor ↓ Ryan Edmondson 89'
- 17
- 3
- 1
- 4
-
25
Scott Wright ↓ Matt Kennedy 58'
- 24
- 16
- 19
-
9
Curtis Main ↓ Shaleum Logan 44'
Bench
-
32
Ryan Edmondson ↑ 89'
- 8
-
2
Shaleum Logan ↑ 44'
- 10
- 21
- 43
-
33
Matt Kennedy ↑ 58'
- 26
- 37
Coach
Derek McInnes
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 26
- 17
-
7
Ianis Hagi ↓ Bongani Zungu 82'
- 31
- 20
- 18
- 14
- 6
- 1
- 2
Bench
- 9
- 33
- 21
-
15
Bongani Zungu ↑ 82'
- 5
- 24
- 11
- 16
- 3
Coach
Steven Gerrard
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Tavernier | 12 |
| Alfredo Morelos | 7 |
| Kemar Roofe | 4 |
| Jermain Defoe | 3 |
| Hamza Igamane | 3 |
| Christian Ramirez | 3 |
| Scott Arfield | 3 |
| Bojan Miovski | 3 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.76
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.88
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Rangers FC to win 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
43%
Draw or Rangers FC
82%
Aberdeen FC or Rangers FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
12.7%
0 – 2
12.3%
1 – 1
10.9%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
9%
0 – 3
7.5%
1 – 3
5.9%
1 – 0
4.6%
2 – 1
3.7%
2 – 2
3.6%
0 – 4
3.6%
1 – 4
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -0.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| +0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +1 | 38% | 25% | 38% |
| +1.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +2 | 62% | 19% | 18% |
| +2.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
47%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.