Thursday , 2 July 2026

Kilmarnock FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
Kilmarnock FC
2 – 4
Full Time
Rangers FC
Wed 26 Feb 2025 · 20:00 UTC The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park 8,751 HT 45' · FT 45'
Joe Wright 11' 1–0
Brad Lyons 14' 2–0
2–1 35' Vaclav Cerny
2–2 53' Cyriel Dessers
2–3 62' Cyriel Dessers
2–4 85' Nedim Bajrami
Kyle Magennis 18' Y
Y 18' Ianis Hagi
Y 63' Cyriel Dessers
Y 72' Robin Propper
David Watson 83' Y
Y 83' Tom Lawrence

Overview

Match Preview

Kilmarnock FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Don Robertson
  • Assistant 1 Francis Connor
  • Assistant 2 Ross MacLeod

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

5
2
16
Kilmarnock FC 23 games · Avg 3.1 goals Rangers FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-02-26 Kilmarnock FC 2–4 Rangers FC 2024-12-04 Rangers FC 6–0 Kilmarnock FC 2024-10-20 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Rangers FC 2024-05-05 Rangers FC 4–1 Kilmarnock FC 2024-02-28 Kilmarnock FC 1–2 Rangers FC

Recent Form

Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Feb Rangers FC H 2–4 L
22 Feb Aberdeen FC A 0–1 L
15 Feb St. Johnstone FC H 3–1 W
01 Feb Dundee United FC H 1–0 W
25 Jan Heart of Midlothian FC A 2–3 L
08 Jan Motherwell FC H 0–0 D
Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Feb Kilmarnock FC A 4–2 W
22 Feb St. Mirren FC H 0–2 L
16 Feb Heart of Midlothian FC A 3–1 W
02 Feb Ross County FC H 4–0 W
30 Jan Royale Union Saint-Gilloise H 2–1 W
26 Jan Dundee United FC A 3–1 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)
61% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Kilmarnock FC are 11th (28 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (69 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Kilmarnock FC to score. At the same time, Rangers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kilmarnock FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 10' Clinton Nsiala-Makengo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 11' Joe Wright does the damage! The net is bulging and Kilmarnock FC surge ahead!
  • 14' Brad Lyons has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 14 minutes.
  • 18' Kyle Magennis was booked on 18.
  • 23' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. James Tavernier made 402 appearances and scored 108 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 28' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kilmarnock FC and Rangers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 31' Time for substitution for Rangers FC. Clinton Nsiala-Makengo is replaced by Ridvan Yilmaz.
  • 35' Vaclav Cerny is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 40' Kilmarnock 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.
  • 45' Rangers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 50' Rangers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 53' Assisted by James Tavernier with the perfectly-timed delivery and Cyriel Dessers makes no mistake. 2-2!
  • 58' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 61' Kilmarnock FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Liam Donnelly is hanging Danny Armstrong on the field on 61 minute.
  • 62' GOAL! Cyriel Dessers scores on 62.
  • 63' Cyriel Dessers has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 63.
  • 68' The travelling Rangers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 70' Liam Polworth is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kyle Magennis at the 70 minute mark.
  • 72' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Robin Propper.
  • 77' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kilmarnock FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 78' Rangers FC ring the changes. Ianis Hagi has done his job and it is now time for Nedim Bajrami to step up.
  • 81' The whistle greets Robbie Deas as he departs to be replaced by Innes Cameron.
  • 83' David Watson was booked on 83.
  • 85' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Nedim Bajrami makes it 2-4.
  • 87' Ross McCausland gets the nod from Rangers FC. He replaces Vaclav Cerny and will look to change the dynamic.
  • Kilmarnock FC will have plenty to reflect on. Rangers FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

Rangers FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Alfredo Morelos 7
James Tavernier 4
Cyriel Dessers 4
Eamonn Brophy 3
Connor Goldson 3
Tom Lawrence 2
Joe Wright 2
Jeriel Dorsett 2

Head to Head

2025-02-26 Kilmarnock FC 2–4 Rangers FC 2024-12-04 Rangers FC 6–0 Kilmarnock FC 2024-10-20 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Rangers FC 2024-05-05 Rangers FC 4–1 Kilmarnock FC 2024-02-28 Kilmarnock FC 1–2 Rangers FC

Kilmarnock FC Form

2025-02-26 Kilmarnock FC 2–4 Rangers FC L 2025-02-22 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2025-02-15 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 St. Johnstone FC W 2025-02-01 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Dundee United FC W 2025-01-25 Heart of Midlothian FC 3–2 Kilmarnock FC L 2025-01-08 Kilmarnock FC 0–0 Motherwell FC D

Rangers FC Form

2025-02-26 Kilmarnock FC 2–4 Rangers FC W 2025-02-22 Rangers FC 0–2 St. Mirren FC L 2025-02-16 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–3 Rangers FC W 2025-02-02 Rangers FC 4–0 Ross County FC W 2025-01-30 Rangers FC 2–1 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise W 2025-01-26 Dundee United FC 1–3 Rangers FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.15 Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.84 Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 74% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC17% Draw20% Rangers FC63%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.99
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 90%
10%
± 2.5 74%
26%
± 3.5 55%
45%
± 4.5 36%
64%

Double Chance

Kilmarnock FC or Draw
37%
Draw or Rangers FC
83%
Kilmarnock FC or Rangers FC
80%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Kilmarnock FC13% Draw34% Rangers FC53%
Actual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 3
7.8%
0 – 2
7.7%
0 – 3
7%
1 – 1
6.8%
1 – 4
5.6%
0 – 1
5.1%
0 – 4
4.9%
2 – 2
4.8%
2 – 3
4.5%
2 – 1
3.5%
2 – 4
Actual

Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC

Handicap Kilmarnock FC covers Push Rangers FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 3% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 8% 88%
-0.5 12% — 88%
+0.5 29% — 71%
+1 29% 20% 51%
+1.5 49% — 51%
+2 49% 20% 32%
+2.5 68% — 32%

Clean Sheet

Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
7% ✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.