Motherwell FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at Fir Park.
- Motherwell FC 33 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 33 games · 69 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Barry Cook
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Referee Paul O'Neill
- Referee Ralph Gordon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Apr | Rangers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 03 Apr | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Mar | St. Johnstone FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Hibernian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Apr | Motherwell FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Apr | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 31 Mar | Celtic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Mar | Hibernian FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Feb | Dundee FC | H | 4–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Motherwell FC | Rangers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #2 |
| 54 | Points | 69 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 14 / 12 / 7 | W / D / L | 19 / 12 / 2 |
| 52 | Scored | 66 |
| 29 | Conceded | 31 |
| +23 | GD | +35 |
| 1.64 | PPG | 2.09 |
| 42% | Win % | 58% |
Key Stats
76%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
H2H (25 games)
68%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Motherwell FC are 4th (54 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (69 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Fir Park will turn into a battlefield for Motherwell FC and Rangers FC.
- 5' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rangers FC backline.
- 10' It’s high time Steve Robinson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' The 29-year-old Nikola Katic has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' 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.
- 22' A stunning finish from Scott Arfield — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 27' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Motherwell FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 32' Rangers FC have won 785 goals from 402 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 37' Ryan Jack has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 39' Scott Arfield makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Rangers FC are in front.
- 44' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Curtis Main.
- 45' Liam Grimshaw is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 50' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 50 minutes.
- 55' Rangers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 55.
- 60' GOAL! Scott Arfield scores on 60. Assisted by Jermain Defoe
- 65' Elliott Frear is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gboly Ariyibi at the 65 minute mark.
- 70' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Motherwell FC and Rangers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 71' The whistle greets Scott Arfield as he departs to be replaced by Ross McCrorie.
- 76' It is a substitution in Motherwell FC team. Jake Hastie is replaced by James Scott on 76 minute.
- 79' Eros Grezda is replacing Steven Davis for the Rangers FC side.
- 84' A tactical swap from Rangers FC — Andrew Halliday on, Glen Kamara off on 84 minutes.
- 89' It looks like no one’s ball. Rangers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Rangers FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
12
Gboly Ariyibi ↓ Elliott Frear 65'
- 20
- 5
- 9
- 2
- 18
- 14
- 8
- 28
- 23
-
32
Jake Hastie ↓ James Scott 76'
Bench
- 6
- 4
-
7
Christopher Cadden ↑ 65'
-
11
Elliott Frear ↑ 65'
-
35
James Scott ↑ 76'
- 13
- 39
Coach
Steve Robinson
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
10
Steven Davis ↓ Eros Grezda 79'
-
18
Glen Kamara ↓ Andrew Halliday 84'
- 15
-
37
Scott Arfield ↓ Ross McCrorie 71'
- 6
- 1
- 19
- 8
- 21
- 2
Bench
- 3
-
35
Eros Grezda ↑ 79'
- 11
- 13
-
17
Ross McCrorie ↑ 71'
-
16
Andrew Halliday ↑ 84'
- 40
Coach
Steven Gerrard
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Tavernier | 7 |
| Fashion Sakala | 7 |
| Alfredo Morelos | 5 |
| Scott Arfield | 5 |
| Cedric Itten | 4 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 3 |
| Kemar Roofe | 3 |
| Malik Tillman | 3 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.3
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.99
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 63% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.29
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
52%
Draw or Rangers FC
74%
Motherwell FC or Rangers FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.5%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 2
7.3%
0 – 1
6.8%
1 – 3
6.1%
2 – 1
6.1%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 0
5.2%
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
4%
2 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +1 | 48% | 21% | 31% |
| +1.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +2 | 69% | 16% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.