Thursday , 2 July 2026

Motherwell FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
Motherwell FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Rangers FC
Sun 29 Dec 2024 · 15:00 UTC Fir Park 8,728 HT 45' · FT 45'
Apostolos Stamatelopoulos 16' 1–0
Tawanda Maswanhise 35' 2–0
2–1 50' Hamza Igamane
2–2 68' Hamza Igamane
Y 14' Robin Propper
Lennon Miller 53' Y
Y 67' Dujon Sterling
Tom Sparrow 90' Y
Tony Watt 90' Y
Y 90' Vaclav Cerny
Sam Nicholson 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Kevin Clancy
  • Assistant 1 Calum Spence
  • Assistant 2 Craig Ferguson

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
2024-12-29 Motherwell FC 2–2 Rangers FC 2024-08-10 Rangers FC 2–1 Motherwell FC 2024-03-02 Rangers FC 1–2 Motherwell FC 2023-12-24 Motherwell FC 0–2 Rangers FC 2023-09-24 Rangers FC 1–0 Motherwell FC

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Dec Rangers FC H 2–2 D
26 Dec Celtic FC A 0–4 L
20 Dec Kilmarnock FC H 1–1 D
14 Dec Dundee United FC H 4–3 W
07 Dec St. Mirren FC A 1–0 W
04 Dec Dundee FC A 1–4 L
Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Dec Motherwell FC A 2–2 D
26 Dec St. Mirren FC A 1–2 L
21 Dec Dundee FC H 1–0 W
12 Dec Tottenham Hotspur FC H 1–1 D
08 Dec Ross County FC A 3–0 W
04 Dec Kilmarnock FC H 6–0 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' Three points are at stake. Motherwell FC host Rangers FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Motherwell FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Liam Gordon suffering a number of foals already.
  • 14' A meaty challenge results in booking for Robin Propper on 14.
  • 16' What composure from Apostolos Stamatelopoulos! The Australia international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 21' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 26' Motherwell FC currently sit 6 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 31' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Rangers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 35' Tawanda Maswanhise doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 40' Supporters expect more eagerness from Moses Ebiye, as he is very good at scoring at Fir Park with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 46' Tony Watt gets the nod from Motherwell FC. He replaces Apostolos Stamatelopoulos and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 50' Magnificent from Hamza Igamane! That is 16 goals in 402 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 53' Lennon Miller was booked on 53.
  • 58' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Philippe Clement will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 63' Rangers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 66' The Rangers FC bench stirs into life. Findlay Curtis is withdrawn and Rabbi Matondo gets his opportunity.
  • 67' It’s a booking for Rangers FC player. Dujon Sterling gets a card.
  • 68' A goal from the Morocco international Hamza Igamane! He fires home on 68 to make it 2-2!
  • 68' Time for substitution for Motherwell FC. Lennon Miller is replaced by Tom Sparrow.
  • 73' Over 73 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 76' Andy Halliday makes way for Sam Nicholson at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Motherwell FC.
  • 81' The Motherwell FC bench stirs into life. Marvin Kaleta is withdrawn and Moses Ebiye gets his opportunity.
  • 86' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 90' Tom Sparrow catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
  • 90' Time for substitution for Rangers FC. Mohammed Diomande is replaced by Nedim Bajrami.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

5-3-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stuart Kettlewell

Rangers FC Lineups

4-1-3-2

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

2024-12-29 Motherwell FC 2–2 Rangers FC 2024-08-10 Rangers FC 2–1 Motherwell FC 2024-03-02 Rangers FC 1–2 Motherwell FC 2023-12-24 Motherwell FC 0–2 Rangers FC 2023-09-24 Rangers FC 1–0 Motherwell FC

Motherwell FC Form

2024-12-29 Motherwell FC 2–2 Rangers FC D 2024-12-26 Celtic FC 4–0 Motherwell FC L 2024-12-20 Motherwell FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC D 2024-12-14 Motherwell FC 4–3 Dundee United FC W 2024-12-07 St. Mirren FC 0–1 Motherwell FC W 2024-12-04 Dundee FC 4–1 Motherwell FC L

Rangers FC Form

2024-12-29 Motherwell FC 2–2 Rangers FC D 2024-12-26 St. Mirren FC 2–1 Rangers FC L 2024-12-21 Rangers FC 1–0 Dundee FC W 2024-12-12 Rangers FC 1–1 Tottenham Hotspur FC D 2024-12-08 Ross County FC 0–3 Rangers FC W 2024-12-04 Rangers FC 6–0 Kilmarnock FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.43 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55 Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Motherwell FC or Rangers FC 73% + Both teams to score 60%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC36% Draw27% Rangers FC37%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 2.98
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 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Rangers FC
64%
Motherwell FC or Rangers FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC26% Draw45% Rangers FC29%
Actual: Motherwell FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 1
7.1%
0 – 0
6.9%
1 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
3.7%
2 – 3
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Rangers FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 18% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 19% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 12% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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