Kilmarnock FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 33 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 33 games · 69 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Barry Cook
- Referee Andrew Dallas
- Referee Ralph Gordon
- Referee Andy McWilliam
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 33 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 33 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic FC | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell FC | 33 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian FC | 33 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk FC | 33 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee United FC | 33 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 33 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee FC | 33 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Mirren FC | 33 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock FC | 33 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston FC | 33 | 16 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov | Rangers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Oct | Hibernian FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Oct | Livingston FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Sep | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | KKS Lech Poznan | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Oct | Livingston FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Oct | Royal Standard de Liege | A | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Celtic FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Oct | Ross County FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Kilmarnock FC | Rangers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #2 |
| 28 | Points | 69 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 6 / 10 / 17 | W / D / L | 19 / 12 / 2 |
| 37 | Scored | 66 |
| 65 | Conceded | 31 |
| -28 | GD | +35 |
| 0.85 | PPG | 2.09 |
| 18% | Win % | 58% |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Kilmarnock FC are 11th (28 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (69 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Kilmarnock FC and Rangers FC get this one started.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' 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.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 19' James Tavernier is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 23' Controversy at the stadium! Calum Waters argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 28' A quiet spell here at BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park. Kilmarnock FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 33' Borna Barisic has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 168 appearances.
- 38' Kilmarnock FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 41' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Aaron Tshibola.
- 44' Controversy at the stadium! Borna Barisic argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 49' 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.
- 54' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 54 minutes.
- 59' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steven Gerrard might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 64' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 66' A change in the Rangers FC ranks — Joe Aribo exits the field as Steven Davis enters on 66.
- 70' A meaty challenge results in booking for Connor Goldson on 70.
- 74' Kilmarnock FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Eamonn Brophy is hanging Nicke Kabamba on the field on 74 minute.
- 78' The Kilmarnock FC manager makes a substitution. Aaron Tshibola departs to be replaced by Youssouf Mulumbu.
- 83' Rangers FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 83.
- 86' Rangers FC make a change. Alfredo Morelos trudges off to be replaced by Leon Balogun on 86 minutes.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Kilmarnock FC. Alan Power will be fuming at that decision.
- It finishes all square. Kilmarnock FC and Rangers FC share the spoils 0-1.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
-
29
Chris Burke ↓ Mitchell Pinnock 78'
- 5
- 7
- 17
- 8
- 6
- 18
- 22
- 23
-
11
Nicke Kabamba ↓ Eamonn Brophy 74'
Bench
- 3
-
19
Mitchell Pinnock ↑ 78'
-
21
Youssouf Mulumbu ↑ 78'
- 2
- 16
- 10
-
9
Eamonn Brophy ↑ 74'
- 12
- 14
Coach
Alex Dyer
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Joe Aribo ↓ Steven Davis 66'
- 5
- 31
-
20
Alfredo Morelos ↓ Leon Balogun 86'
- 14
- 37
- 6
- 1
- 8
- 2
- 11
Bench
- 9
-
10
Steven Davis ↑ 66'
-
26
Leon Balogun ↑ 86'
- 33
- 21
- 25
- 7
- 18
- 3
Coach
Steven Gerrard
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alfredo Morelos | 7 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 4 |
| James Tavernier | 4 |
| Connor Goldson | 3 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 3 |
| Jeriel Dorsett | 2 |
| Stephen O'Donnell | 2 |
| Scott Arfield | 2 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.64
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.07
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Rangers FC to win 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
38%
Draw or Rangers FC
85%
Kilmarnock FC or Rangers FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
14%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 3
9.4%
1 – 1
9.4%
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 0
8.4%
1 – 3
6.1%
0 – 4
4.9%
1 – 0
3.5%
1 – 4
3.3%
2 – 2
2.8%
2 – 1
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 2% | 98% |
| -1.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -1 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -0.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| +0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +1 | 30% | 24% | 45% |
| +1.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +2 | 55% | 21% | 24% |
| +2.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
53%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

