Motherwell FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at Fir Park.
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 2 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | Rangers FC | H | 1–6 | L |
| 27 Oct | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Oct | Dundee United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Oct | Celtic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Oct | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Sep | Ross County FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | Motherwell FC | A | 6–1 | W |
| 27 Oct | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Oct | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Oct | Brondby IF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Oct | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Oct | Hibernian FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Motherwell FC | Rangers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #9 |
| 4 | Points | 1 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 2 |
| 1 | Conceded | 3 |
| +1 | GD | -1 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 0.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
76%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
H2H (25 games)
68%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
Rangers FC this season
Motherwell FC are 3rd (4 pts). Rangers FC are 9th (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Motherwell FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
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 Motherwell FC launch into their encounter with Rangers FC.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Scott Wright made 351 appearances and scored 16 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 9' Motherwell FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 9.
- 13' Goal! Bevis Mugabi scores his 8 goal in 10 matches.
- 18' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steven Gerrard might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 23' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jack Simpson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Motherwell FC.
- 28' Rangers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 33' Glen Kamara has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 38' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 43' The deadlock is broken! James Tavernier gets on the scoresheet on 43 minutes.
- 46' GOAL! Fashion Sakala scores on 45.
- 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
- 56' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Motherwell FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 61' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Motherwell FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 63' Fashion Sakala is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 65' The crowd applauds Connor Shields as he leaves the pitch. Kevin van Veen steps in for Motherwell FC.
- 67' Poor challenge from Stephen O'Donnell. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
- 72' A tactical swap from Motherwell FC — Ricki Lamie on, Jordan Roberts off on 72 minutes.
- 75' Against the run of play, Glen Kamara has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 76' A meaty challenge results in booking for Bevis Mugabi on 76.
- 77' Jack Simpson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Leon Balogun on 77 minute.
- 82' Callum Slattery makes way for Barry Maguire at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Motherwell FC.
- 86' A goal from the Zambia international Fashion Sakala! He fires home on 86 to make it 1-5!
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-6.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
28
Jordan Roberts ↓ Ricki Lamie 72'
- 27
- 8
- 19
- 5
- 32
- 2
- 1
-
16
Callum Slattery ↓ Barry Maguire 82'
-
29
Connor Shields ↓ Kevin van Veen 65'
- 21
Bench
-
9
Kevin van Veen ↑ 65'
- 7
- 3
-
6
Barry Maguire ↑ 82'
- 23
-
4
Ricki Lamie ↑ 72'
- 12
Coach
Graham Alexander
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
-
26
Leon Balogun ↓ Jack Simpson 77'
-
17
Joe Aribo ↓ Scott Wright 82'
-
20
Alfredo Morelos ↓ Kemar Roofe 72'
- 18
- 37
- 6
- 1
- 2
- 30
- 3
Bench
-
15
Jack Simpson ↑ 77'
- 33
- 4
-
25
Kemar Roofe ↑ 72'
- 7
-
23
Scott Wright ↑ 82'
- 16
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
3 / 4
1.17
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.01
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 60% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.18
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
47%
Draw or Rangers FC
77%
Motherwell FC or Rangers FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–6 not predicted1 – 6Actual
1 – 1
10.7%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 2
8.4%
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 3
6.3%
0 – 0
5.8%
2 – 1
5.5%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 3
5.5%
1 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
3.7%
1 – 4
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 12% | 79% |
| -0.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| +0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +1 | 45% | 22% | 34% |
| +1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +2 | 66% | 17% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

