Saturday , 14 November 2026

Aberdeen FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Aberdeen FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Rangers FC
Sun 10 Jan 2021 · 15:00 UTC Pittodrie Stadium HT 45+2' · FT 45+4'
Ryan Hedges 26' R
Y 40' James Tavernier
Curtis Main 41' Y
Lewis Ferguson 81' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Aberdeen FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at Pittodrie Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Graeme Stewart
  • Referee Douglas Ross
  • Referee John Beaton
  • Referee Alan Newlands
  • Referee Graham Beaton

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 13 31
2 Rangers FC 12 27
3 Falkirk FC 13 21
4 Heart of Midlothian FC 12 20
5 Dundee FC 12 17
6 Dundee United FC 12 17
7 St. Johnstone FC 13 17
8 St. Mirren FC 13 14
9 Motherwell FC 13 13
10 Hibernian FC 12 11
11 Aberdeen FC 12 11
12 Kilmarnock FC 13 9

Head-to-Head

4
7
19
Aberdeen FC 30 games · Avg 2.9 goals Rangers FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-10 Aberdeen FC 1–2 Rangers FC 2020-11-22 Rangers FC 4–0 Aberdeen FC 2020-08-01 Aberdeen FC 0–1 Rangers FC 2020-02-01 Rangers FC 0–0 Aberdeen FC 2019-12-04 Aberdeen FC 2–2 Rangers FC

Recent Form

Aberdeen FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
#11 Position #2
11 Points 27
12 Played 12
3 / 2 / 7 W / D / L 8 / 3 / 1
12 Scored 21
18 Conceded 9
-6 GD +12
0.92 PPG 2.25
25% Win % 67%

Key Stats

47% Both Teams to Score
H2H (30 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
17% Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
55% Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season

Aberdeen FC are 11th (11 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (27 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Aberdeen FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/4
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rangers FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
4/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
4/1
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Aberdeen FC
Kevin Nisbet 4 G 3 A
Connor Ronan 2 G 2 A
Ayoub Mouloua 2 G
Lewis Mayo 1 G
Rangers FC
Ryan Naderi 6 G 3 A
Kevin Kelsy 4 G
Lawrence Shankland 3 G
Miguel Chaiwa 1 G 1 A
Thelo Aasgaard 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Aberdeen FC to score. At the same time, Rangers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Aberdeen FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Aberdeen FC in their trying to find a way past Rangers FC's compact .
  • 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 26' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Ryan Hedges.
  • 31' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 32' Magnificent from Alfredo Morelos! That is 103 goals in 413 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 37' Rangers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 40' A meaty challenge results in booking for James Tavernier on 40.
  • 41' It’s a booking for Aberdeen FC player. Curtis Main gets a Yellow card.
  • 44' Aberdeen FC ring the changes. Curtis Main has done his job and it is now time for Shaleum Logan to step up.
  • 49' Joe Lewis has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 361 appearances.
  • 50' A stunning finish from Alfredo Morelos — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 55' Steven Davis needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 58' The supporters are chanting for Matt Kennedy. He replaces Scott Wright on 58 minute.
  • 63' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Rangers FC winning 100% of all matches.
  • 67' Matt Kennedy does the damage! The net is bulging and Aberdeen FC surge ahead!
  • 72' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rangers FC that had 413 games and scored 805 goals.
  • 77' Aberdeen FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rangers FC's shape.
  • 81' Lewis Ferguson picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 82' Ianis Hagi makes way for Bongani Zungu at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rangers FC.
  • 87' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 89' Another substitution for Aberdeen FC to replace Ash Taylor by Ryan Edmondson on 89 minute.
  • 1-2 the final result. Aberdeen FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Aberdeen FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

Rangers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Gerrard

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2021-01-10 Aberdeen FC 1–2 Rangers FC 2020-11-22 Rangers FC 4–0 Aberdeen FC 2020-08-01 Aberdeen FC 0–1 Rangers FC 2020-02-01 Rangers FC 0–0 Aberdeen FC 2019-12-04 Aberdeen FC 2–2 Rangers FC

Aberdeen FC Form

2021-01-10 Aberdeen FC 1–2 Rangers FC L 2021-01-02 Aberdeen FC 0–0 Dundee United FC D 2020-12-26 Aberdeen FC 2–1 St. Johnstone FC W 2020-12-23 Motherwell FC 0–0 Aberdeen FC D 2020-12-20 Kilmarnock FC 0–2 Aberdeen FC W 2020-12-12 Aberdeen FC 2–0 Ross County FC W

Rangers FC Form

2021-01-10 Aberdeen FC 1–2 Rangers FC W 2021-01-02 Rangers FC 1–0 Celtic FC W 2020-12-30 St. Mirren FC 0–2 Rangers FC W 2020-12-26 Rangers FC 1–0 Hibernian FC W 2020-12-23 St. Johnstone FC 0–3 Rangers FC W 2020-12-19 Rangers FC 3–1 Motherwell FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.67 Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.74 Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Under — clean sheet likely 59% + Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Aberdeen FC18% Draw26% Rangers FC56%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes41% 0% No59%
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Aberdeen FC or Draw
43%
Draw or Rangers FC
82%
Aberdeen FC or Rangers FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Aberdeen FC11% Draw47% Rangers FC42%
Actual: Rangers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
14.8%
0 – 2
13.2%
1 – 1
11.2%
0 – 0
10.9%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 3
7.5%
1 – 3
5.2%
1 – 0
5%
2 – 1
3.3%
0 – 4
3.3%
2 – 2
3%
1 – 4
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC

Handicap Aberdeen FC covers Push Rangers FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 3% 97%
-1.5 3% — 97%
-1 3% 9% 87%
-0.5 13% — 87%
+0.5 38% — 62%
+1 38% 26% 36%
+1.5 64% — 36%
+2 64% 19% 17%
+2.5 83% — 17%

Clean Sheet

Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
51% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.