Motherwell FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League .
- Motherwell FC 13 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 12 games · 27 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul O'Neill
- Referee Steven Kirkland
- Referee Jordon Stokoe
- Referee Craig Thomson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | Rangers FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 11 Aug | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Aug | Hibernian FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Nov | Shaftesbury FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | Motherwell FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 23 Aug | FK Ufa | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Aug | NK Maribor | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Aug | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Aug | NK Maribor | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Aug | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Motherwell FC | Rangers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #2 |
| 13 | Points | 27 |
| 13 | Played | 12 |
| 3 / 4 / 6 | W / D / L | 8 / 3 / 1 |
| 15 | Scored | 21 |
| 21 | Conceded | 9 |
| -6 | GD | +12 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 2.25 |
| 23% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (26 games)
H2H (26 games)
65%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
55%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
Rangers FC this season
Motherwell FC are 9th (13 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (27 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Motherwell FC
0-15
2/3
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/6
46-60
2/4
61-75
2/1
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rangers FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
4/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
4/1
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Motherwell FC
| Alex Lowry | 3 G | 1 A |
| Lukas Fadinger | 3 G | |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | 2 G | 2 A |
| Seb Palmer-Houlden | 2 G | |
| Ibrahim Said | 2 G |
Rangers FC
| Ryan Naderi | 6 G | 3 A |
| Kevin Kelsy | 4 G | |
| Lawrence Shankland | 3 G | |
| Miguel Chaiwa | 1 G | 1 A |
| Thelo Aasgaard | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 3' A stunning finish from Danny Johnson — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 8' Motherwell FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 13' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ryan Jack made 414 appearances and scored 13 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' A stunning finish from Kyle Lafferty — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 18' Carl McHugh is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 23' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 28' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 33' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 37' Allan Campbell was booked on 37.
- 38' Kyle Lafferty with the second goal in the match!
- 43' Sensational shot from Ovie Ejaria. Rangers FC is back in the lead.
- 48' Rangers FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Ryan Naderi scoring 1 goals.
- 49' Motherwell FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 49.
- 54' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Robinson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 55' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Borna Barisic.
- 60' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 65' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rangers FC backline.
- 66' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Tom Aldred on 66 minutes.
- 67' It’s a booking for Rangers FC player. Andrew Halliday gets a Yellow card.
- 68' Time for substitution for Rangers FC. Andrew Halliday is replaced by Scott Arfield.
- 73' Alfredo Morelos has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 75' A change in the Motherwell FC ranks — Allan Campbell exits the field as Elliott Frear enters on 75.
- 78' Borna Barisic makes way for Glenn Middleton at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rangers FC.
- 83' 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.
- 84' Another change for Motherwell FC made on 84 minute. Andy Rose leaves to be changed by Ryan Bowman.
- 89' It is a cagey affair so far. Motherwell FC in their trying to find a way past Rangers FC's compact .
- 90' A stunning finish from Peter Hartley — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 90' A tactical swap from Rangers FC — Lee Wallace on, Ovie Ejaria off on 90 minutes.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 9
- 6
-
24
Danny Johnson ↓ Conor Sammon 75'
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 7
-
8
Allan Campbell ↓ Elliott Frear 75'
- 17
-
15
Andy Rose ↓ Ryan Bowman 84'
Bench
- 20
- 3
-
19
Conor Sammon ↑ 75'
- 28
-
11
Elliott Frear ↑ 75'
-
12
Ryan Bowman ↑ 84'
- 23
Coach
Steve Robinson
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
31
Borna Barisic ↓ Glenn Middleton 78'
- 20
- 15
-
10
Ovie Ejaria ↓ Lee Wallace 90'
- 6
- 1
- 19
- 11
- 8
- 2
-
16
Andrew Halliday ↓ Scott Arfield 68'
Bench
- 14
- 9
-
37
Scott Arfield ↑ 68'
-
5
Lee Wallace ↑ 90'
- 13
- 21
-
40
Glenn Middleton ↑ 78'
Coach
Steven Gerrard
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Tavernier | 7 |
| Fashion Sakala | 7 |
| Alfredo Morelos | 5 |
| Scott Arfield | 5 |
| Cedric Itten | 4 |
| Scott Wright | 3 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 3 |
| Kemar Roofe | 3 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.46
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.13
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.59
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
54%
Draw or Rangers FC
71%
Motherwell FC or Rangers FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
9.4%
1 – 2
8.8%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
6.3%
1 – 3
6.2%
2 – 1
6.1%
0 – 1
5.4%
2 – 3
4.6%
0 – 3
4.4%
0 – 0
4.1%
1 – 0
3.4%
1 – 4
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 7% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 14% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +1 | 48% | 20% | 32% |
| +1.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +2 | 68% | 16% | 16% |
| +2.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.