Hamilton Academical FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hamilton Academical FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at The Hope CBD Stadium.
- Hamilton Academical FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 7 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Steven McLean
- Referee Dougie Potter
- Referee Drew Kirkland
- Referee Gavin Ross
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | Rangers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Nov | Kilmarnock FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Nov | Ross County FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Oct | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Oct | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Oct | Hibernian FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Nov | Livingston FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | FC Porto | H | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Oct | Ross County FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | Motherwell FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | FC Porto | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
67%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
Rangers FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
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)
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Hamilton Academical FC and Rangers FC has kicked off!
- 5' Allan McGregor has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 407 appearances.
- 7' What composure from Ryan Jack! The Scotland international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 12' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 14' The deadlock is broken! Lewis Smith gets on the scoresheet on 14 minutes.
- 19' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Hamilton Academical FC and Rangers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 24' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 29' Scotland international Jamie Hamilton has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 34' 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.
- 39' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 43' A stunning finish from Ryan Kent — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 48' A quiet spell here at The Hope CBD Stadium. Rangers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 53' The energy levels are beginning to show. Brian Rice might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 54' It is a substitution in Hamilton Academical FC team. Marios Ogboe is replaced by George Oakley on 54 minute.
- 59' The 32-year-old Alexandros Gogic has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 62' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for George Oakley on 62 minutes.
- 64' A moment of madness from Alexandros Gogic on 64 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Hamilton Academical FC will be frustrated.
- 68' It is a substitution in Rangers FC team. Scott Arfield is replaced by Sheyi Ojo on 68 minute.
- 70' Poor challenge from Jermain Defoe. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 75' 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.
- 77' The crowd applauds Joe Aribo as he leaves the pitch. Steven Davis steps in for Rangers FC.
- 80' Ross Cunningham gets the nod from Hamilton Academical FC. He replaces Lewis Smith and will look to change the dynamic.
- 84' Alfredo Morelos gets the nod from Rangers FC. He replaces Jermain Defoe and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Alfredo Morelos.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Hamilton Academical FC.
Lineups
Hamilton Academical FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 2
- 3
- 13
-
28
Lewis Smith ↓ Ross Cunningham 80'
-
99
Marios Ogkmpoe ↓ George Oakley 54'
- 11
- 24
- 8
- 31
- 40
Bench
- 7
- 21
- 18
- 1
-
14
Ross Cunningham ↑ 80'
- 20
-
9
George Oakley ↑ 54'
Coach
Brian Rice
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Jermain Defoe ↓ Alfredo Morelos 84'
-
17
Joe Aribo ↓ Steven Davis 77'
- 5
- 31
- 18
- 14
-
37
Scott Arfield ↓ Sheyi Ojo 68'
- 6
- 1
- 8
- 2
Bench
-
10
Steven Davis ↑ 77'
-
11
Sheyi Ojo ↑ 68'
-
20
Alfredo Morelos ↑ 84'
- 24
- 15
- 19
- 13
Coach
Steven Gerrard
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Tavernier | 6 |
| Jermain Defoe | 4 |
| Ryan Kent | 3 |
| Ryan Jack | 2 |
| Kemar Roofe | 2 |
| Joe Aribo | 2 |
| Scott Arfield | 2 |
| Brian Easton | 2 |
Head to Head
Hamilton Academical FC Form
2019-11-24
Hamilton Academical FC
1–3
Rangers FC
L
2019-11-09
Kilmarnock FC
2–2
Hamilton Academical FC
D
2019-11-02
Hamilton Academical FC
2–2
Ross County FC
D
2019-10-30
Hamilton Academical FC
0–1
Aberdeen FC
L
2019-10-26
St. Johnstone FC
3–2
Hamilton Academical FC
L
2019-10-19
Hamilton Academical FC
1–1
Hibernian FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.97
Hamilton Academical FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.98
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Rangers FC to win 58% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Hamilton Academical FC or Draw
42%
Draw or Rangers FC
81%
Hamilton Academical FC or Rangers FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
0 – 2
10.1%
0 – 1
9.7%
1 – 2
9.6%
0 – 0
6.9%
0 – 3
6.5%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 0
4.3%
0 – 4
3.2%
1 – 4
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Hamilton Academical FC
| Handicap | Hamilton Academical FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 4% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -0.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| +0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +1 | 41% | 23% | 36% |
| +1.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +2 | 64% | 18% | 18% |
| +2.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
Clean Sheet
Hamilton Academical FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.
