Rangers FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rangers FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League at Ibrox Stadium.
- Rangers FC 12 games · 27 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Steven McLean
- Assistant 1 David McGeachie
- Assistant 2 Jonathan Bell (Scotland)
6 games this season
🟨 3.3/game
⚽ 11.0 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 24 Sep | Motherwell FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Sep | Real Betis Balompié | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Sep | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Sep | Celtic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Aug | PSV | A | 1–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep | Rangers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Sep | Ross County FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 16 Sep | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Sep | Hibernian FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | BK Häcken | H | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Aug | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Rangers FC | Aberdeen FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #11 |
| 27 | Points | 11 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 8 / 3 / 1 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 7 |
| 21 | Scored | 12 |
| 9 | Conceded | 18 |
| +12 | GD | -6 |
| 2.25 | PPG | 0.92 |
| 67% | Win % | 25% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (30 games)
H2H (30 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
55%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
Rangers FC this season
17%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
Rangers FC are 2nd (27 pts). Aberdeen FC are 11th (11 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rangers FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
4/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
4/1
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Aberdeen FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/4
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Rangers FC
| Ryan Naderi | 6 G | 3 A |
| Kevin Kelsy | 4 G | |
| Lawrence Shankland | 3 G | |
| Miguel Chaiwa | 1 G | 1 A |
| Thelo Aasgaard | 1 G |
Aberdeen FC
| Kevin Nisbet | 4 G | 3 A |
| Connor Ronan | 2 G | 2 A |
| Ayoub Mouloua | 2 G | |
| Lewis Mayo | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Rangers FC is hosting Aberdeen FC for another epic battle.
- 5' 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.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rangers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' Cyriel Dessers is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rangers FC so far.
- 20' It’s high time Barry Robson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 25' 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.
- 30' Jose Cifuentes has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 35' The 25-year-old Ridvan Yilmaz has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 38' What composure from Stefan Gartenmann! The Switzerland international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 43' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Borna Barisic. He replaces Ryan Jack on 46 minute.
- 50' James Tavernier was booked on 50.
- 55' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 60' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 65' Rangers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Aberdeen FC's shape.
- 68' What a moment for Jamie McGrath! That strike on 68 puts his side firmly in control.
- 71' Scott Wright has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 71.
- 72' Richard Jensen is having his name booked by the referee on 72.
- 75' What a strike from Abdallah Sima! The score is 1-2.
- 79' Aberdeen FC ring the changes. Bojan Miovski has done his job and it is now time for Duk to step up.
- 80' It is a substitution in Aberdeen FC team. Dante Polvara is replaced by Jonny Hayes on 80 minute.
- 84' It’s a booking for Rangers FC player. Connor Goldson gets a card.
- 84' A change in the Rangers FC ranks — Cyriel Dessers exits the field as Zak Lovelace enters on 84.
- 85' Jack MacKenzie adds to his 0 season tally! Aberdeen FC lead 1-3 — and this changes everything.
- 90' The Aberdeen FC manager makes a substitution. Richard Jensen departs to be replaced by Angus MacDonald.
- Full Time. Aberdeen FC beats Rangers FC
Lineups
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 26
- 4
-
9
Cyriel Dessers ↓ Zak Lovelace 84'
- 14
- 6
-
8
Ryan Jack ↓ Borna Barisic 46'
- 2
-
3
Ridvan Yilmaz ↓ Scott Wright 46'
- 15
- 19
Bench
- 27
- 21
-
31
Borna Barisic ↑ 46'
-
23
Scott Wright ↑ 46'
- 5
- 28
-
65
Zak Lovelace ↑ 84'
- 93
- 64
Coach
Michael Beale
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 2
- 5
- 4
- 3
- 7
- 33
- 10
- 6
-
21
Dante Polvara ↓ Jonny Hayes 80'
-
9
Bojan Miovski ↓ Duk 79'
Bench
-
27
Angus MacDonald ↑ 90'
-
17
Jonny Hayes ↑ 80'
- 34
-
8
Connor Barron ↑ 84'
- 23
-
11
Duk ↑ 79'
- 28
- 14
- 19
Coach
Barry Robson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Tavernier | 12 |
| Alfredo Morelos | 7 |
| Kemar Roofe | 4 |
| Scott Arfield | 3 |
| Bojan Miovski | 3 |
| Hamza Igamane | 3 |
| Jermain Defoe | 3 |
| Christian Ramirez | 3 |
Head to Head
Rangers FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.8
Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Rangers FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
50%
Rangers FC or Aberdeen FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Aberdeen FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–3 not predicted1 – 3Actual
1 – 1
11.8%
1 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
9.3%
0 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
5.7%
3 – 0
5.5%
1 – 2
5.5%
0 – 1
5.2%
2 – 2
4.9%
0 – 2
3.1%
3 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Rangers FC
| Handicap | Rangers FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 23% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

