Aberdeen FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aberdeen FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at Pittodrie Stadium.
- Aberdeen FC 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 12 games · 27 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Assistant 1 David McGeachie
- Assistant 2 Dougie Potter
6 games this season
🟨 4.8/game
⚽ 15.3 goals/game
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov | Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Nov | Celtic FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 01 Nov | Motherwell FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 29 Oct | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Oct | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Sep | Rangers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Nov | Livingston FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Nov | AC Sparta Praha | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Nov | Dundee FC | A | 5–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | AC Sparta Praha | A | 0–0 | D |
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)
H2H (30 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
55%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
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' We are underway at Pittodrie Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' James Tavernier has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 11 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 11' Magnificent from Bojan Miovski! That is 42 goals in 362 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 16' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 21' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 21 minutes.
- 26' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Aberdeen FC and Rangers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 31' A quiet spell here at Pittodrie Stadium. Aberdeen FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 36' Both keepers have barely been tested. Aberdeen FC and Rangers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 41' It’s high time Barry Robson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 46' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 47' That looks like a foul for a card for Richard Jensen.
- 52' Aberdeen FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 56' James McGarry is having his name booked by the referee on 56.
- 61' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 66' Scotland international Nicky Devlin has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 67' James McGarry is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ryan Duncan at the 67 minute mark.
- 69' Ester Sokler makes way for Dante Polvara at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Aberdeen FC.
- 70' Another change for Rangers FC made on 70 minute. Abdallah Sima leaves to be changed by Rabbi Matondo.
- 75' With 0 assists to his name this season, Leon Balogun is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Aberdeen FC.
- 78' Time for substitution for Rangers FC. Todd Cantwell is replaced by Sam Lammers.
- 80' Duk is replacing Bojan Miovski for the Aberdeen FC side.
- 85' 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.
- 87' That looks like a foul for a card for Duk.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Stefan Gartenmann. He receives a card.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
- 24
- 2
- 5
- 4
- 7
- 33
- 10
- 6
-
23
Ryan Duncan ↓ James McGarry 67'
-
9
Bojan Miovski ↓ Duk 80'
-
19
Ester Sokler ↓ Dante Polvara 69'
Bench
- 27
-
15
James McGarry ↑ 67'
- 17
- 34
- 8
-
21
Dante Polvara ↑ 69'
-
11
Duk ↑ 80'
- 28
- 14
Coach
Barry Robson
Rangers FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
- 27
-
11
Tom Lawrence ↓ Ross McCausland 78'
-
13
Todd Cantwell ↓ Sam Lammers 78'
- 4
- 31
- 6
- 2
- 99
- 15
-
19
Abdallah Sima ↓ Rabbi Matondo 70'
Bench
- 21
- 9
-
14
Sam Lammers ↑ 78'
- 5
- 28
-
17
Rabbi Matondo ↑ 70'
- 3
- 38
-
54
Ross McCausland ↑ 78'
Coach
Philippe Clement
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
0.78
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
53%
Draw or Rangers FC
75%
Aberdeen FC or Rangers FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
14.1%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.9%
0 – 2
11.3%
1 – 2
8.8%
1 – 0
6.5%
0 – 3
5.7%
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 1
4.4%
2 – 2
3.5%
2 – 0
2.8%
0 – 4
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 12% | 83% |
| -0.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| +0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +1 | 46% | 25% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

