Aberdeen FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2024-25 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 John Beaton
- Assistant 1 David McGeachie
- Assistant 2 Jonathan Bell (Scotland)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | Rangers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | Dundee United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Celtic FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Oct | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 28 Sep | Dundee FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | Motherwell FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Oct | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | FCSB Bukarest | H | 4–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Oct | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Olympique Lyonnais | H | 1–4 | L |
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Aberdeen FC and Rangers FC is underway.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Rangers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 15' Aberdeen FC currently sit 2 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Aberdeen FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 23' Ross McCausland is having his name booked by the referee on 23.
- 28' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Ester Sokler.
- 31' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Nicky Devlin makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 36' Rangers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 41' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 46' The Rangers FC manager makes a substitution. Ross McCausland departs to be replaced by Dujon Sterling.
- 50' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jack MacKenzie on 50.
- 51' Sivert Nilsen catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 51.
- 55' The crowd applauds Duk as he leaves the pitch. Shayden Morris steps in for Aberdeen FC.
- 60' Rangers FC is showing some good football. However, Rangers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 61' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Dimitar Mitov.
- 63' GOAL! Nedim Bajrami scores on 63.
- 66' Aberdeen FC make a change. Topi Keskinen trudges off to be replaced by Vicente Besuijen on 66 minutes.
- 67' A change in the Aberdeen FC ranks — Ester Sokler exits the field as Peter Ambrose enters on 67.
- 72' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 74' Shayden Morris puts Aberdeen FC on the lead.
- 76' Ianis Hagi gets the nod from Rangers FC. He replaces Nedim Bajrami and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Leon Balogun on 78.
- 81' Leighton Clarkson is replacing Jamie McGrath for the Aberdeen FC side.
- 83' Hamza Igamane has so much to prove this time. He replaces Cyriel Dessers on 83 minute.
- 85' A meaty challenge results in booking for Philippe Clement on 85.
- 90' Gavin Molloy has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- With this win, Aberdeen FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 2
- 1
- 4
- 3
- 7
- 33
-
6
Sivert Nilsen ↓ Ante Palaversa 66'
-
11
Duk ↓ Shayden Morris 55'
-
19
Ester Sokler ↓ Peter Ambrose 67'
- 81
- 21
Bench
- 27
- 15
-
18
Ante Palaversa ↑ 66'
- 31
-
10
Leighton Clarkson ↑ 81'
-
20
Shayden Morris ↑ 55'
-
17
Vicente Besuijen ↑ 66'
-
32
Peter Ambrose ↑ 67'
- 22
Coach
Jimmy Thelin
Rangers FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
- 27
-
11
Tom Lawrence ↓ Jefte 76'
-
9
Cyriel Dessers ↓ Hamza Igamane 83'
- 5
- 2
- 43
-
14
Nedim Bajrami ↓ Ianis Hagi 76'
- 8
- 24
- 45
Bench
- 20
-
21
Dujon Sterling ↑ 46'
- 4
-
30
Ianis Hagi ↑ 76'
- 31
- 10
- 65
-
29
Hamza Igamane ↑ 83'
-
22
Jefte ↑ 76'
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
1.46
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Rangers FC
50%
Aberdeen FC or Rangers FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
11.5%
0 – 0
10.7%
2 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 23% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 15% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

