Sunday , 16 August 2026

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

Premier League · 2022-23
Motherwell FC
2 – 4
Full Time
Rangers FC
Sat 18 Mar 2023 · 12:30 UTC Fir Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Dan Casey 20' Y
Callum Slattery 22' Y
Y 45' Ryan Jack
Kevin van Veen 45' Y
Callum Slattery 76' R

Overview

Match Preview

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

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

3
7
15
Motherwell FC 25 games · Avg 3.6 goals Rangers FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-03-18 Motherwell FC 2–4 Rangers FC 2022-12-28 Rangers FC 3–0 Motherwell FC 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

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Mar Rangers FC H 2–4 L
04 Mar Ross County FC A 2–0 W
25 Feb Kilmarnock FC A 1–1 D
19 Feb Heart of Midlothian FC H 2–0 W
15 Feb St. Mirren FC H 2–1 W
04 Feb Aberdeen FC A 1–3 L
Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Mar Motherwell FC A 4–2 W
08 Mar Hibernian FC A 4–1 W
04 Mar Kilmarnock FC H 3–1 W
18 Feb Livingston FC A 3–0 W
04 Feb Ross County FC H 2–1 W
01 Feb Heart of Midlothian FC A 3–0 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)
68% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
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' The wait is over. Motherwell FC get us underway at Fir Park.
  • 3' Kevin van Veen does the damage! The net is bulging and Motherwell FC surge ahead!
  • 8' Rangers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 13' The travelling Rangers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 18' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 20' Poor challenge from Dan Casey. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 22' The referee has no hesitation. Callum Slattery is booked for Motherwell FC — Yellow card on 22.
  • 23' GOAL! James Tavernier scores on 23.
  • 28' Motherwell FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rangers FC's shape.
  • 33' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ridvan Yilmaz, as he is very good at scoring at Fir Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 38' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and Rangers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 43' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Motherwell FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 45' Ryan Jack was booked on 45.
  • 46' Fashion Sakala does the damage! The net is bulging and Rangers FC surge ahead!
  • 47' Fashion Sakala makes no mistake. The score reads 1-3 and Rangers FC are in front.
  • 52' With 0 assists to his name this season, John Souttar is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Motherwell FC.
  • 53' Motherwell FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bevis Mugabi is hanging Paul McGinn on the field on 53 minute.
  • 58' Dean Cornelius is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Motherwell FC so far.
  • 59' Goal! Bevis Mugabi scores his 8 goal in 10 matches.
  • 63' Brilliant from the ! Todd Cantwell makes it 2-4 with a superb finish on 63.
  • 65' Alfredo Morelos is replacing Antonio-Mirko Colak for the Rangers FC side.
  • 69' Magnificent from Malik Tillman! That is 41 goals in 540 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 71' Another change for Motherwell FC made on 71 minute. Dean Cornelius leaves to be changed by Mikael Mandron.
  • 76' Motherwell FC player sees a Red card in front of him.
  • 78' The crowd applauds Todd Cantwell as he leaves the pitch. Glen Kamara steps in for Rangers FC.
  • 79' A change in the Rangers FC ranks — John Lundstram exits the field as John Souttar enters on 79.
  • 84' The crowd applauds Kevin van Veen as he leaves the pitch. Shane Blaney steps in for Motherwell FC.
  • 89' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rangers FC that had 403 games and scored 786 goals.
  • Full Time. Rangers FC beats Motherwell FC

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stuart Kettlewell

Rangers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Beale

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

2023-03-18 Motherwell FC 2–4 Rangers FC 2022-12-28 Rangers FC 3–0 Motherwell FC 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

Motherwell FC Form

2023-03-18 Motherwell FC 2–4 Rangers FC L 2023-03-04 Ross County FC 0–2 Motherwell FC W 2023-02-25 Kilmarnock FC 1–1 Motherwell FC D 2023-02-19 Motherwell FC 2–0 Heart of Midlothian FC W 2023-02-15 Motherwell FC 2–1 St. Mirren FC W 2023-02-04 Aberdeen FC 3–1 Motherwell FC L

Rangers FC Form

2023-03-18 Motherwell FC 2–4 Rangers FC W 2023-03-08 Hibernian FC 1–4 Rangers FC W 2023-03-04 Rangers FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC W 2023-02-18 Livingston FC 0–3 Rangers FC W 2023-02-04 Rangers FC 2–1 Ross County FC W 2023-02-01 Heart of Midlothian FC 0–3 Rangers FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.32 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.64 Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Motherwell FC or Rangers FC 74% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC29% Draw26% Rangers FC45%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
55%
Draw or Rangers FC
71%
Motherwell FC or Rangers FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC23% Draw44% Rangers FC33%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–4 not predicted
2 – 4
Actual
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 1
7.6%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 0
6.9%
0 – 2
6.9%
1 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.9%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
4.5%
0 – 3
3.7%
2 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Rangers FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 16% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 56% — 44%
+1 56% 20% 23%
+1.5 77% — 23%
+2 77% 13% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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