Rangers FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rangers FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League at Ibrox Stadium.
- Rangers FC 33 games · 69 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | Aberdeen FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | SSC Napoli | A | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Oct | Livingston FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | Rangers FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 22 Oct | Motherwell FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Oct | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Oct | Dundee United FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 01 Oct | Kilmarnock FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 17 Sep | Hibernian FC | A | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Rangers FC | Aberdeen FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #8 |
| 69 | Points | 33 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 19 / 12 / 2 | W / D / L | 9 / 6 / 18 |
| 66 | Scored | 33 |
| 31 | Conceded | 48 |
| +35 | GD | -15 |
| 2.09 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 58% | Win % | 27% |
Key Stats
48%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (29 games)
H2H (29 games)
59%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Rangers FC are 2nd (69 pts). Aberdeen FC are 8th (33 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Rangers FC gets underway.
- 5' The travelling Aberdeen FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 8' A change in the Rangers FC ranks — Ridvan Yilmaz exits the field as Borna Barisic enters on 8.
- 13' Scotland international Connor Barron has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 18' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rangers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 21' Brilliant from the ! Connor Barron makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 21.
- 26' It is a cagey affair so far. Rangers FC in their trying to find a way past Aberdeen FC's compact .
- 27' What a moment for Antonio-Mirko Colak! That strike on 27 puts his side firmly in control.
- 32' Malik Tillman has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 53 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 36' Controversy at the stadium! Ylber Ramadani argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 41' Rangers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 46' Rangers FC ring the changes. Ben Davies has done his job and it is now time for Scott Arfield to step up.
- 48' John Lundstram does the damage! The net is bulging and Rangers FC surge ahead!
- 51' The deadlock is broken! James Tavernier gets on the scoresheet on 51 minutes.
- 52' What a strike from James Tavernier! The score is 4-1.
- 57' Aberdeen FC is showing some good football. However, Aberdeen FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 62' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 63' The supporters are chanting for Ryan Duncan. He replaces Connor Barron on 63 minute.
- 68' 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 Christian Ramirez suffering a number of foals already.
- 70' Vicente Besuijen is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jack MacKenzie at the 70 minute mark.
- 75' Rangers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 77' The crowd applauds Bojan Miovski as he leaves the pitch. Christian Ramirez steps in for Aberdeen FC.
- 80' Rangers FC make a change. Antonio-Mirko Colak trudges off to be replaced by Alfredo Morelos on 80 minutes.
- 85' Goal! Alfredo Morelos scores his 103 goal in 402 matches.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Hayden Coulson.
- With this win, Rangers FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
26
Ben Davies ↓ Scott Arfield 46'
- 4
- 19
- 14
- 1
- 2
- 30
- 9
- 3
- 71
- 38
Bench
- 10
- 33
-
31
Borna Barisic ↑ 8'
-
20
Alfredo Morelos ↑ 80'
- 23
-
37
Scott Arfield ↑ 46'
- 17
- 44
- 29
Coach
Giovanni van Bronckhorst
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 5
- 3
- 2
- 25
-
8
Connor Barron ↓ Ryan Duncan 63'
- 20
- 4
- 16
- 9
- 11
Bench
- 15
-
99
Christian Ramirez ↑ 77'
- 1
-
22
Hayden Coulson ↑ 63'
- 7
-
10
Vicente Besuijen ↑ 70'
-
23
Ryan Duncan ↑ 63'
- 33
- 28
Coach
James Goodwin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Tavernier | 12 |
| Alfredo Morelos | 7 |
| Kemar Roofe | 4 |
| Jermain Defoe | 3 |
| Hamza Igamane | 3 |
| Christian Ramirez | 3 |
| Scott Arfield | 3 |
| Bojan Miovski | 3 |
Head to Head
Rangers FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.64
Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 69% + Rangers FC to win 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.62
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Rangers FC or Draw
86%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
33%
Rangers FC or Aberdeen FC
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
8.9%
3 – 0
8%
3 – 1
7.7%
1 – 1
7.7%
1 – 0
6.9%
4 – 0
5.2%
4 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
4.3%
0 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
3.8%
1 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Rangers FC
| Handicap | Rangers FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -2 | 30% | 20% | 50% |
| -1.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| -1 | 50% | 21% | 29% |
| -0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

