Thursday , 2 July 2026

Motherwell FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Motherwell FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Rangers FC
Sun 24 Dec 2023 · 12:00 UTC Fir Park 8,805 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 4' Kieran Dowell
0–2 16' Todd Cantwell
Brodie Spencer 53' Y
Stephen O'Donnell 60' Y
Shane Blaney 65' Y
Y 88' Dujon Sterling

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee David Dickinson
  • Assistant 1 Jonathan Bell (Scotland)
  • Assistant 2 Chris Rae (Scotland)

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
2023-12-24 Motherwell FC 0–2 Rangers FC 2023-09-24 Rangers FC 1–0 Motherwell FC 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

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Dec Rangers FC H 0–2 L
16 Dec St. Mirren FC A 0–0 D
09 Dec St. Johnstone FC H 1–1 D
05 Dec Ross County FC A 0–3 L
02 Dec Dundee FC H 3–3 D
25 Nov Celtic FC A 1–1 D
Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Dec Motherwell FC A 2–0 W
20 Dec St. Johnstone FC H 2–0 W
14 Dec Real Betis Balompie A 3–2 W
09 Dec Dundee FC H 3–1 W
06 Dec Heart of Midlothian FC A 1–0 W
03 Dec St. Mirren FC H 2–0 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)
68% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Motherwell FC and Rangers FC is underway.
  • 4' GOAL! Kieran Dowell fires home to make it 0-1!
  • 9' The energy levels are beginning to show. Philippe Clement might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 14' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Motherwell FC and Rangers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 16' Magnificent from Todd Cantwell! That is 32 goals in 368 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 21' With 0 assists to his name this season, Shane Blaney is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Motherwell FC.
  • 26' 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.
  • 31' A quiet spell here at Fir Park. Motherwell FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 36' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 41' Harry Paton, a Canada , has 24 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 46' Paul McGinn is ready to make an impact after coming on for Bevis Mugabi at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' 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.
  • 53' It’s a booking for Motherwell FC player. Brodie Spencer gets a card.
  • 58' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Callum Slattery made 348 appearances and scored 13 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 60' Stephen O'Donnell is having his name booked by the referee on 60.
  • 62' Oliver Shaw gets the nod from Motherwell FC. He replaces Harry Paton and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 63' Fresh legs for Rangers FC! Rabbi Matondo comes on to replace Abdallah Sima.
  • 65' That is a card for Motherwell FC. Shane Blaney will be fuming at that decision.
  • 70' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and Rangers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 72' Rangers FC make a change. Todd Cantwell trudges off to be replaced by Sam Lammers on 72 minutes.
  • 77' Liam Kelly is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rangers FC so far.
  • 82' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 85' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Callum Slattery has done his job and it is now time for Theo Bair to step up.
  • 88' A moment of madness from Dujon Sterling on 88 minutes earns him a card. Rangers FC will be frustrated.
  • Motherwell FC will have plenty to reflect on. Rangers FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

3-5-1-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stuart Kettlewell

Rangers FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Philippe Clement

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

2023-12-24 Motherwell FC 0–2 Rangers FC 2023-09-24 Rangers FC 1–0 Motherwell FC 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

Motherwell FC Form

2023-12-24 Motherwell FC 0–2 Rangers FC L 2023-12-16 St. Mirren FC 0–0 Motherwell FC D 2023-12-09 Motherwell FC 1–1 St. Johnstone FC D 2023-12-05 Ross County FC 3–0 Motherwell FC L 2023-12-02 Motherwell FC 3–3 Dundee FC D 2023-11-25 Celtic FC 1–1 Motherwell FC D

Rangers FC Form

2023-12-24 Motherwell FC 0–2 Rangers FC W 2023-12-20 Rangers FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC W 2023-12-14 Real Betis Balompie 2–3 Rangers FC W 2023-12-09 Rangers FC 3–1 Dundee FC W 2023-12-06 Heart of Midlothian FC 0–1 Rangers FC W 2023-12-03 Rangers FC 2–0 St. Mirren FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.01 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.74 Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC22% Draw25% Rangers FC53%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
47%
Draw or Rangers FC
78%
Motherwell FC or Rangers FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC17% Draw45% Rangers FC38%
Actual: Rangers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
0 – 1
10.3%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 0
8.3%
1 – 0
5.6%
2 – 1
5.5%
1 – 3
5.5%
0 – 3
5.4%
2 – 2
4.8%
2 – 0
3.2%
2 – 3
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Rangers FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 6% 92%
-1.5 8% — 92%
-1 8% 13% 79%
-0.5 21% — 79%
+0.5 47% — 53%
+1 47% 23% 30%
+1.5 70% — 30%
+2 70% 16% 13%
+2.5 87% — 13%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✗

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