Thursday , 2 July 2026

Motherwell FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2021-22 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

Premier League · 2021-22
Motherwell FC
1 – 3
Full Time
Rangers FC
Sat 23 Apr 2022 · 11:00 UTC Fir Park HT 45' · FT 45'
R 28' Leon Balogun
R 29' Leon Balogun
Juhani Ojala 31' Y
Juhani Ojala 32' Y
Y 45' Scott Arfield
Callum Slattery 60' Y
Bevis Mugabi 62' Y
Bevis Mugabi 63' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Motherwell FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at Fir Park.

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

3
7
15
Motherwell FC 25 games · Avg 3.6 goals Rangers FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-04-23 Motherwell FC 1–3 Rangers FC 2022-02-27 Rangers FC 2–2 Motherwell FC 2021-10-31 Motherwell FC 1–6 Rangers FC 2021-09-19 Rangers FC 1–1 Motherwell FC 2021-01-17 Motherwell FC 1–1 Rangers FC

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Apr Rangers FC H 1–3 L
09 Apr Livingston FC A 2–2 D
02 Apr St. Mirren FC H 4–2 W
19 Mar St. Johnstone FC A 1–2 L
05 Mar Dundee FC H 1–1 D
02 Mar Ross County FC H 0–1 L
Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Apr Motherwell FC A 3–1 W
14 Apr Sporting Clube de Braga H 3–1 W
10 Apr St. Mirren FC A 4–0 W
07 Apr Sporting Clube de Braga A 0–1 L
03 Apr Celtic FC H 1–2 L
20 Mar Dundee FC A 2–1 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)
68% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Motherwell FC are 4th (54 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (69 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Motherwell FC launch into their encounter with Rangers FC.
  • 5' Motherwell FC is showing some good football. However, Motherwell FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Motherwell FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 14' Amad doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 19' Motherwell FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 24' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Motherwell FC that had 293 games and scored 340 goals.
  • 28' Leon Balogun has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 28.
  • 29' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Leon Balogun.
  • 30' Rangers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Calvin Bassey is hanging Amad on the field on 30 minute.
  • 31' The referee shows Motherwell FC player a Yellow card on 31.
  • 31' Amad makes way for Calvin Bassey at the 31 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rangers FC.
  • 32' Poor challenge from Juhani Ojala. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 35' Ross Tierney makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Motherwell FC are in front.
  • 40' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 45' A moment of madness from Scott Arfield on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rangers FC will be frustrated.
  • 47' A goal from the Scotland international Scott Wright! He fires home on 47 to make it 1-2!
  • 48' Scott Wright doubles the advantage! 1-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 53' Motherwell FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rangers FC's shape.
  • 58' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 60' Callum Slattery has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 60.
  • 62' What composure from James Tavernier! The England international strokes it home. 1-4.
  • 62' Bevis Mugabi catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 62.
  • 63' Motherwell FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 68' The whistle greets Sean Goss as he departs to be replaced by Kaiyne Woolery.
  • 69' John Lundstram gets the nod from Rangers FC. He replaces Glen Kamara and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 72' Time for substitution for Motherwell FC. Joseph Efford is replaced by Justin Amaluzor.
  • 77' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rangers FC backline.
  • 82' Connor Goldson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 86' The supporters are chanting for Leon King. He replaces Scott Wright on 86 minute.
  • The final score is 1-3.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Graham Alexander

Rangers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2022-04-23 Motherwell FC 1–3 Rangers FC 2022-02-27 Rangers FC 2–2 Motherwell FC 2021-10-31 Motherwell FC 1–6 Rangers FC 2021-09-19 Rangers FC 1–1 Motherwell FC 2021-01-17 Motherwell FC 1–1 Rangers FC

Motherwell FC Form

2022-04-23 Motherwell FC 1–3 Rangers FC L 2022-04-09 Livingston FC 2–2 Motherwell FC D 2022-04-02 Motherwell FC 4–2 St. Mirren FC W 2022-03-19 St. Johnstone FC 2–1 Motherwell FC L 2022-03-05 Motherwell FC 1–1 Dundee FC D 2022-03-02 Motherwell FC 0–1 Ross County FC L

Rangers FC Form

2022-04-23 Motherwell FC 1–3 Rangers FC W 2022-04-14 Rangers FC 3–1 Sporting Clube de Braga W 2022-04-10 St. Mirren FC 0–4 Rangers FC W 2022-04-07 Sporting Clube de Braga 1–0 Rangers FC L 2022-04-03 Rangers FC 1–2 Celtic FC L 2022-03-20 Dundee FC 1–2 Rangers FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.24 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.84 Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC26% Draw26% Rangers FC48%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
52%
Draw or Rangers FC
74%
Motherwell FC or Rangers FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC20% Draw43% Rangers FC37%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 1
7.7%
0 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
6.3%
0 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.8%
1 – 3
Actual
1 – 0
4.9%
0 – 3
4.6%
2 – 3
3.6%
2 – 0
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Rangers FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 14% 75%
-0.5 25% — 75%
+0.5 50% — 50%
+1 50% 21% 29%
+1.5 71% — 29%
+2 71% 15% 13%
+2.5 87% — 13%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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