Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Motherwell FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2022-23
Motherwell FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Rangers FC
Sun 16 Oct 2022 · 11:00 UTC Fir Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 33' Scott Arfield
Stuart McKinstry 45' Y
Sean Goss 45' Y
Kevin van Veen 55' Y
Y 74' Scott Wright
Y 75' Kieran Wright
Y 75' Scott Wright
Y 75' James Tavernier
Y 76' James Tavernier
Y 87' Leon King
Dean Cornelius 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 7 18
2 Rangers FC 7 16
3 Heart of Midlothian FC 7 13
4 Dundee FC 7 10
5 St. Mirren FC 7 10
6 St. Johnstone FC 7 8
7 Aberdeen FC 7 8
8 Motherwell FC 7 8
9 Dundee United FC 7 8
10 Hibernian FC 7 7
11 Falkirk FC 7 6
12 Kilmarnock FC 7 5

Head-to-Head

3
7
16
Motherwell FC 26 games · Avg 3.5 goals Rangers FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-10-16 Motherwell FC 1–2 Rangers FC 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

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Oct Rangers FC H 1–2 L
08 Oct Hibernian FC A 0–1 L
04 Oct Ross County FC A 5–0 W
01 Oct Celtic FC A 1–2 L
18 Sep Heart of Midlothian FC H 0–3 L
03 Sep Dundee United FC H 0–0 D
Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Oct Motherwell FC A 2–1 W
12 Oct Liverpool FC H 1–7 L
08 Oct St. Mirren FC H 4–0 W
04 Oct Liverpool FC A 0–2 L
01 Oct Heart of Midlothian FC A 4–0 W
17 Sep Dundee United FC H 2–1 W

Season Stats

Motherwell FC Rangers FC
#8 Position #2
8 Points 16
7 Played 7
2 / 2 / 3 W / D / L 5 / 1 / 1
9 Scored 8
11 Conceded 4
-2 GD +4
1.14 PPG 2.29
29% Win % 71%

Key Stats

73% Both Teams to Score
H2H (26 games)
65% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
67% Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season

Motherwell FC are 8th (8 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (16 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Motherwell FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/5
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rangers FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Motherwell FC
Alex Lowry 2 G 1 A
Tawanda Maswanhise 1 G 2 A
Regan Charles-Cook 1 G
Lukas Fadinger 1 G
Seb Palmer-Houlden 1 G
Rangers FC
Lawrence Shankland 3 G
Ryan Naderi 2 G 1 A
Miguel Chaiwa 1 G 1 A
Thelo Aasgaard 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Rangers FC gets underway.
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rangers FC that had 407 games and scored 792 goals.
  • 15' Josh Morris is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rangers FC tonight.
  • 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Motherwell FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Giovanni van Bronckhorst might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 33' A moment of madness from Scott Arfield on 33 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rangers FC will be frustrated.
  • 38' Callum Slattery, a England , has 43 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 43' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and Rangers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 45' Poor challenge from Stuart McKinstry. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 50' Rangers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 50.
  • 53' Malik Tillman has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 53 minutes.
  • 55' Motherwell FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 55.
  • 58' Another change for Motherwell FC made on 58 minute. Ricki Lamie leaves to be changed by Bevis Mugabi.
  • 63' It looks surprising Rangers FC does not make any changes. James Tavernier has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 65' It is a substitution in Rangers FC team. Rabbi Matondo is replaced by Kieran Wright on 65 minute.
  • 69' What composure from John Lundstram! The England international strokes it home. 0-2.
  • 74' A meaty challenge results in booking for Scott Wright on 74.
  • 75' It’s a booking for Rangers FC player. Kieran Wright gets a Yellow card.
  • 76' The referee has no hesitation. James Tavernier is booked for Rangers FC — Yellow card on 76.
  • 77' Stuart McKinstry has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 77 minutes.
  • 81' The supporters are chanting for Alfredo Morelos. He replaces Antonio-Mirko Colak on 81 minute.
  • 86' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Rangers FC winning 100% of all matches.
  • 87' The referee has no hesitation. Leon King is booked for Rangers FC — Yellow card on 87.
  • 89' Dean Cornelius gets the nod from Motherwell FC. He replaces Callum Slattery and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Dean Cornelius argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Rangers FC take all three points.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Hammell

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
Malik Tillman 3
Scott Wright 3
Cyriel Dessers 3

Head to Head

2022-10-16 Motherwell FC 1–2 Rangers FC 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

Motherwell FC Form

2022-10-16 Motherwell FC 1–2 Rangers FC L 2022-10-08 Hibernian FC 1–0 Motherwell FC L 2022-10-04 Ross County FC 0–5 Motherwell FC W 2022-10-01 Celtic FC 2–1 Motherwell FC L 2022-09-18 Motherwell FC 0–3 Heart of Midlothian FC L 2022-09-03 Motherwell FC 0–0 Dundee United FC D

Rangers FC Form

2022-10-16 Motherwell FC 1–2 Rangers FC W 2022-10-12 Rangers FC 1–7 Liverpool FC L 2022-10-08 Rangers FC 4–0 St. Mirren FC W 2022-10-04 Liverpool FC 2–0 Rangers FC L 2022-10-01 Heart of Midlothian FC 0–4 Rangers FC W 2022-09-17 Rangers FC 2–1 Dundee United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.82 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.83 Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Rangers FC to win 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC19% Draw25% Rangers FC56%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
45%
Draw or Rangers FC
81%
Motherwell FC or Rangers FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC13% Draw45% Rangers FC42%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
12.2%
0 – 2
11.6%
1 – 1
11.4%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
8.9%
0 – 3
6.9%
1 – 3
5.8%
1 – 0
4.9%
2 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 4
3.2%
1 – 4
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Rangers FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 10% 85%
-0.5 15% — 85%
+0.5 40% — 60%
+1 40% 24% 36%
+1.5 64% — 36%
+2 64% 19% 17%
+2.5 83% — 17%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
45% ✓

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