Kilmarnock FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Kilmarnock FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 2 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee William Collum
- Assistant 1 Dougie Potter
- Assistant 2 Craig Ferguson
- 4th Official
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | Rangers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 May | Ross County FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 24 May | Dundee United FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 20 May | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 May | Livingston FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 May | Motherwell FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 May | St. Mirren FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 24 May | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 21 May | Hibernian FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 13 May | Celtic FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 07 May | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Kilmarnock FC | Rangers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #9 |
| 0 | Points | 1 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 1 |
| 4 | Scored | 2 |
| 9 | Conceded | 3 |
| -5 | GD | -1 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 0.50 |
| 0% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
Rangers FC this season
Kilmarnock FC are 12th (0 pts). Rangers FC are 9th (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/1
■ 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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Kilmarnock FC launch into their encounter with Rangers FC.
- 5' Rangers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kilmarnock FC and Rangers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Kieran Dowell is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kilmarnock FC.
- 25' Rangers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 30' A quiet spell here at Rugby Park. Rangers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 35' Over 35 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 45' David Watson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 50' 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.
- 55' Kilmarnock FC currently sit 11 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 60' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 63' Kilmarnock FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kyle Vassell is hanging Marley Watkins on the field on 63 minute.
- 65' Kilmarnock FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Brad Lyons on 65.
- 70' Rangers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 72' The Rangers FC bench stirs into life. John Lundstram is withdrawn and Ryan Jack gets his opportunity.
- 77' A change in the Kilmarnock FC ranks — Kyle Magennis exits the field as Rory McKenzie enters on 77.
- 82' John Lundstram is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rangers FC so far.
- 84' Sam Lammers makes way for Kemar Roofe at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rangers FC.
- 89' Innes Cameron has so much to prove this time. He replaces Danny Armstrong on 89 minute.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
-
23
Marley Watkins ↓ Kyle Vassell 63'
- 8
- 17
-
16
Kyle Magennis ↓ Rory McKenzie 77'
- 3
- 5
- 1
- 6
-
11
Danny Armstrong ↓ Innes Cameron 89'
- 12
-
10
Matty Kennedy ↓ Fraser Murray 89'
Bench
-
9
Kyle Vassell ↑ 63'
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↑ 77'
- 22
-
15
Fraser Murray ↑ 89'
- 20
- 31
-
18
Innes Cameron ↑ 89'
- 14
- 19
Coach
Derek McInnes
Rangers FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 20
- 1
-
4
John Lundstram ↓ Ryan Jack 72'
- 9
-
14
Sam Lammers ↓ Kemar Roofe 84'
- 31
- 5
- 6
- 2
- 43
- 19
Bench
- 27
- 13
-
25
Kemar Roofe ↑ 84'
- 7
-
8
Ryan Jack ↑ 72'
- 28
- 99
- 17
- 15
Coach
Michael Beale
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alfredo Morelos | 7 |
| James Tavernier | 4 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 4 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 3 |
| Connor Goldson | 3 |
| Ryan Kent | 2 |
| Tom Lawrence | 2 |
| Joe Wright | 2 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.73
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.25
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Kilmarnock FC or Rangers FC 77% + Over 2.5 goals 75%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.98
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 3.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 4.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Rangers FC
66%
Kilmarnock FC or Rangers FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–0 not predicted1 – 0Actual
1 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.2%
1 – 3
5.9%
2 – 3
5.1%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 2
3.9%
0 – 1
3.8%
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3.5%
1 – 4
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 15% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +1 | 51% | 19% | 30% |
| +1.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +2 | 70% | 15% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✗
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.