Sunday , 16 August 2026

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

Premier League · 2024-25
Rangers FC
3 – 0
Full Time
Aberdeen FC
Wed 15 Jan 2025 · 20:00 UTC Ibrox Stadium 45,887 HT 45' · FT 45'
Hamza Igamane 13' 1–0
Leon Balogun 90+3' 2–0
Cyriel Dessers 90+8' 3–0
Y 37' Kristers Tobers
Clinton Nsiala-Makengo 44' Y
Y 74' Leighton Clarkson
Y 83' Sivert Nilsen

Overview

Match Preview

Rangers FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League at Ibrox Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Kevin Clancy
  • Assistant 1 Graeme Stewart
  • Assistant 2 David Roome

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

18
7
4
Rangers FC 29 games · Avg 2.9 goals Aberdeen FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-01-15 Rangers FC 3–0 Aberdeen FC 2024-10-30 Aberdeen FC 2–1 Rangers FC 2024-02-06 Rangers FC 2–1 Aberdeen FC 2023-11-26 Aberdeen FC 1–1 Rangers FC 2023-09-30 Rangers FC 1–3 Aberdeen FC

Recent Form

Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Jan Aberdeen FC H 3–0 W
12 Jan St. Johnstone FC H 3–1 W
09 Jan Dundee FC A 1–1 D
05 Jan Hibernian FC A 3–3 D
02 Jan Celtic FC H 3–0 W
29 Dec Motherwell FC A 2–2 D
Aberdeen FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Jan Rangers FC A 0–3 L
12 Jan Heart of Midlothian FC H 0–0 D
05 Jan Motherwell FC A 0–2 L
02 Jan Ross County FC H 1–2 L
29 Dec Dundee United FC A 0–1 L
26 Dec Kilmarnock FC A 0–4 L

Season Stats

Rangers FC Aberdeen FC
#9 Position #8
1 Points 3
2 Played 2
0 / 1 / 1 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 1
2 Scored 2
3 Conceded 3
-1 GD -1
0.50 PPG 1.50
0% Win % 50%

Key Stats

48% Both Teams to Score
H2H (29 games)
59% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season

Rangers FC are 9th (1 pts). Aberdeen FC are 8th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Rangers FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Rangers FC and Aberdeen FC get this one started.
  • 5' The travelling Aberdeen FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 10' Rangers FC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Aberdeen FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
  • 13' Hamza Igamane adds to his 0 season tally! Rangers FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 18' Jeppe Okkels is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Aberdeen FC so far.
  • 23' Aberdeen FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 28' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 33' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 37' That looks like a foul for a card for Kristers Tobers.
  • 42' 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.
  • 44' Clinton Nsiala-Makengo is having his name booked by the referee on 44.
  • 46' Nedim Bajrami has so much to prove this time. He replaces Danilo on 46 minute.
  • 51' Liam Kelly has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 56' Ante Palaversa has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 61' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rangers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 66' Fresh legs for Aberdeen FC! Shayden Morris comes on to replace Topi Keskinen.
  • 71' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rangers FC and Aberdeen FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 74' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Leighton Clarkson on 74 minutes.
  • 76' Leon Balogun is ready to make an impact after coming on for Robin Propper at the 76 minute mark.
  • 79' Rangers FC ring the changes. Ianis Hagi has done his job and it is now time for James Tavernier to step up.
  • 83' Sivert Nilsen was booked on 83.
  • 88' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rangers FC and Aberdeen FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 89' The Rangers FC bench stirs into life. Hamza Igamane is withdrawn and Cyriel Dessers gets his opportunity.
  • The final score is 3-0.

Lineups

Rangers FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Philippe Clement

Aberdeen FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jimmy Thelin

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2025-01-15 Rangers FC 3–0 Aberdeen FC 2024-10-30 Aberdeen FC 2–1 Rangers FC 2024-02-06 Rangers FC 2–1 Aberdeen FC 2023-11-26 Aberdeen FC 1–1 Rangers FC 2023-09-30 Rangers FC 1–3 Aberdeen FC

Rangers FC Form

2025-01-15 Rangers FC 3–0 Aberdeen FC W 2025-01-12 Rangers FC 3–1 St. Johnstone FC W 2025-01-09 Dundee FC 1–1 Rangers FC D 2025-01-05 Hibernian FC 3–3 Rangers FC D 2025-01-02 Rangers FC 3–0 Celtic FC W 2024-12-29 Motherwell FC 2–2 Rangers FC D

Aberdeen FC Form

2025-01-15 Rangers FC 3–0 Aberdeen FC L 2025-01-12 Aberdeen FC 0–0 Heart of Midlothian FC D 2025-01-05 Motherwell FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC L 2025-01-02 Aberdeen FC 1–2 Ross County FC L 2024-12-29 Dundee United FC 1–0 Aberdeen FC L 2024-12-26 Kilmarnock FC 4–0 Aberdeen FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.81 Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85 Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for: Rangers FC to win 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rangers FC60% Draw24% Aberdeen FC16%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Rangers FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
40%
Rangers FC or Aberdeen FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rangers FC41% Draw45% Aberdeen FC14%
Actual: Rangers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12%
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 0
11.3%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.9%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
5%
1 – 2
4.3%
2 – 2
4%
4 – 0
3%
4 – 1
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Rangers FC

Handicap Rangers FC covers Push Aberdeen FC covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 18% 66%
-1.5 34% — 66%
-1 34% 24% 41%
-0.5 59% — 41%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 11% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
43% ✗
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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