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 7 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 7 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Barry Cook
- Referee Andrew Dallas
- Referee Ralph Gordon
- Referee Andy McWilliam
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Poznań | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Oct | Livingston FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Oct | Royal Standard de Liège | 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #2 |
| 5 | Points | 16 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 2 / 4 | W / D / L | 5 / 1 / 1 |
| 6 | Scored | 8 |
| 15 | Conceded | 4 |
| -9 | GD | +4 |
| 0.71 | PPG | 2.29 |
| 14% | Win % | 71% |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
67%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
Rangers FC this season
Kilmarnock FC are 12th (5 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (16 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/3
■ 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)
Kilmarnock FC
| Michael Schjonning-Larsen | 2 G |
| Jason Holt | 1 G |
| Greg Kiltie | 1 G |
| Joe Hugill | 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' What a night it is going to be! Kilmarnock FC welcome Rangers FC for this crunch clash at BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park.
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kilmarnock FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kilmarnock FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' A quiet spell here at BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park. Kilmarnock FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 19' What composure from James Tavernier! The England international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 23' Kilmarnock FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 23.
- 28' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 33' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 38' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 38 minutes.
- 41' The referee shows Kilmarnock FC player a Yellow card on 41.
- 44' The referee calls foul for Borna Barisic. He receives a Yellow card.
- 49' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 54' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 59' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 64' Leon Balogun has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 66' Joe Aribo makes way for Steven Davis at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rangers FC.
- 70' The referee has no hesitation. Connor Goldson is booked for Rangers FC — Yellow card on 70.
- 74' Kilmarnock FC make a change. Nicke Kabamba trudges off to be replaced by Eamonn Brophy on 74 minutes.
- 78' The crowd applauds Aaron Tshibola as he leaves the pitch. Youssouf Mulumbu steps in for Kilmarnock FC.
- 83' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Steven Davis.
- 86' A tactical swap from Rangers FC — Leon Balogun on, Alfredo Morelos off on 86 minutes.
- 90' Kilmarnock FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- Rangers FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Stephen O'Donnell | 2 |
| Scott Arfield | 2 |
| Brad Lyons | 2 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.41
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 72% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.02
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
40%
Draw or Rangers FC
86%
Kilmarnock FC or Rangers FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
16.5%
0 – 0
15.3%
1 – 1
9.3%
0 – 3
8.7%
1 – 2
7%
1 – 0
4.4%
1 – 3
3.9%
0 – 4
3.5%
2 – 1
1.7%
1 – 4
1.7%
2 – 2
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 1% | 99% |
| -1.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -1 | 1% | 6% | 92% |
| -0.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| +0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +1 | 34% | 29% | 37% |
| +1.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +2 | 63% | 21% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
66%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.