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 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 7 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Steven McLean
- Assistant 1 David McGeachie
- Assistant 2 David Dunne
3 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 10.7 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 7 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | St. Mirren FC | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 7 | 8 |
| 7 | Aberdeen FC | 7 | 8 |
| 8 | Motherwell FC | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | Dundee United FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 7 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk FC | 7 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 7 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | Rangers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Apr | Ross County FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | Motherwell FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 15 Mar | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Mar | Dundee United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Feb | Celtic FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | Aberdeen FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Apr | Athletic Club | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Apr | Hibernian FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Mar | Dundee FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 16 Mar | Celtic FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Mar | Fenerbahçe SK | H | 3–4 | L |
Season Stats
| Aberdeen FC | Rangers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #2 |
| 8 | Points | 16 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 5 / 1 / 1 |
| 7 | Scored | 8 |
| 8 | Conceded | 4 |
| -1 | GD | +4 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 2.29 |
| 29% | Win % | 71% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (30 games)
H2H (30 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
67%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
Rangers FC this season
Aberdeen FC are 7th (8 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (16 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/2
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rangers FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
| Kevin Nisbet | 3 G | 2 A |
| Lewis Mayo | 1 G |
Rangers FC
| Lawrence Shankland | 3 G | |
| Ryan Naderi | 2 G | 1 A |
| Miguel Chaiwa | 1 G | 1 A |
| Thelo Aasgaard | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Aberdeen FC and Rangers FC get this one started.
- 5' Aberdeen FC is showing some good football. However, Aberdeen FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' Rangers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' James Tavernier is ready to make an impact after coming on for Rafael Fernandes at the 20 minute mark.
- 25' 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.
- 30' It’s gonna be a card for Ross McCausland.
- 31' GOAL! Leighton Clarkson fires home to make it 1-0!
- 36' The 23-year-old Hamza Igamane has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 40' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ross McCausland on 40.
- 44' Pape Gueye is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 46' Fresh legs for Rangers FC! Jefte comes on to replace Oscar Cortes.
- 49' What a strike from Hamza Igamane! The score is 2-1.
- 53' It’s gonna be a card for Ante Palaversa.
- 58' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 59' Fresh legs for Aberdeen FC! Ester Sokler comes on to replace Pape Gueye.
- 64' Another substitution for Aberdeen FC to replace Ante Palaversa by Oday Dabbagh on 64 minute.
- 68' Fresh legs for Rangers FC! Ianis Hagi comes on to replace Nedim Bajrami.
- 73' 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.
- 75' The crowd applauds Findlay Curtis as he leaves the pitch. Cyriel Dessers steps in for Rangers FC.
- 80' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 85' Aberdeen FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rangers FC backline.
- 87' That is a card for Rangers FC. Ianis Hagi will be fuming at that decision.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4
-
18
Ante Palaversa ↓ Oday Dabbagh 64'
- 5
- 31
- 10
-
20
Shayden Morris ↓ Jeppe Okkels 59'
- 9
-
14
Pape Gueye ↓ Ester Sokler 59'
- 26
-
81
Topi Keskinen ↓ Nicky Devlin 64'
- 28
Bench
-
2
Nicky Devlin ↑ 64'
- 25
-
11
Oday Dabbagh ↑ 64'
- 8
- 32
- 22
-
19
Ester Sokler ↑ 59'
-
16
Jeppe Okkels ↑ 59'
- 30
Coach
Jimmy Thelin
Rangers FC Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 4
- 31
-
99
Danilo ↓ Mohammed Diomande 46'
-
14
Nedim Bajrami ↓ Ianis Hagi 68'
- 8
- 28
- 45
-
7
Oscar Cortes ↓ Jefte 46'
- 19
- 29
-
52
Findlay Curtis ↓ Cyriel Dessers 75'
Bench
- 1
-
9
Cyriel Dessers ↑ 75'
-
30
Ianis Hagi ↑ 68'
- 5
-
2
James Tavernier ↑ 20'
-
10
Mohammed Diomande ↑ 46'
-
22
Jefte ↑ 46'
- 63
- 84
Coach
Barry Ferguson
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
2 / 4
1.29
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Aberdeen FC or Rangers FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Rangers FC
65%
Aberdeen FC or Rangers FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 1
8.1%
0 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
7%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.6%
0 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 21% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

