Thursday , 1 October 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 7 18
2 Rangers FC 7 16
3 Heart of Midlothian FC 7 13
4 Dundee FC 7 10
5 St. Mirren FC 7 10
6 St. Johnstone FC 7 8
7 Aberdeen FC 7 8
8 Motherwell FC 7 8
9 Dundee United FC 7 8
10 Hibernian FC 7 7
11 Falkirk FC 7 6
12 Kilmarnock FC 7 5

Head-to-Head

19
7
4
Rangers FC 30 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
#2 Position #7
16 Points 8
7 Played 7
5 / 1 / 1 W / D / L 2 / 2 / 3
8 Scored 7
4 Conceded 8
+4 GD -1
2.29 PPG 1.14
71% Win % 29%

Key Stats

47% Both Teams to Score
H2H (30 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
67% Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
29% Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season

Rangers FC are 2nd (16 pts). Aberdeen FC are 7th (8 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Rangers FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/2
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Rangers FC
Lawrence Shankland 3 G
Ryan Naderi 2 G 1 A
Miguel Chaiwa 1 G 1 A
Thelo Aasgaard 1 G
Aberdeen FC
Kevin Nisbet 3 G 2 A
Lewis Mayo 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Ibrox Stadium that hosts another battle between Rangers FC and Aberdeen FC.
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ante Palaversa, as he is very good at scoring at Ibrox Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 10' The 34-year-old Sivert Nilsen has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 13' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Hamza Igamane makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 18' Latvia international Kristers Tobers has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 23' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 28' It looks surprising Aberdeen FC does not make any changes. Ross Doohan has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 33' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 37' The referee has no hesitation. Kristers Tobers is booked for Aberdeen FC — card on 37.
  • 42' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ridvan Yilmaz is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Aberdeen FC.
  • 44' Clinton Nsiala-Makengo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 44.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Danilo as he leaves the pitch. Nedim Bajrami steps in for Rangers FC.
  • 51' Nicky Devlin, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 56' 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.
  • 61' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 66' The Aberdeen FC bench stirs into life. Topi Keskinen is withdrawn and Shayden Morris gets his opportunity.
  • 71' A quiet spell here at Ibrox Stadium. Rangers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 74' The referee shows Aberdeen FC player a card on 74.
  • 76' Leon Balogun is ready to make an impact after coming on for Robin Propper at the 76 minute mark.
  • 79' Rangers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. James Tavernier is hanging Ianis Hagi on the field on 79 minute.
  • 83' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Sivert Nilsen on 83 minutes.
  • 88' Liam Kelly is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Aberdeen FC so far.
  • 89' Rangers FC make a change. Hamza Igamane trudges off to be replaced by Cyriel Dessers on 89 minutes.
  • Rangers FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

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
Scott Arfield 3
Bojan Miovski 3
Jermain Defoe 3
Hamza Igamane 3
Christian Ramirez 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
1.79 Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.55 Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for: Rangers FC to win 65% + Under — clean sheet likely 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rangers FC65% Draw23% Aberdeen FC12%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes36% 0% No64%
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Rangers FC or Draw
88%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
35%
Rangers FC or Aberdeen FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rangers FC45% Draw47% Aberdeen FC8%
Actual: Rangers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
16.5%
2 – 0
15%
0 – 0
11.5%
1 – 1
10.1%
3 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.3%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 1
4.4%
4 – 0
3.9%
1 – 2
2.5%
4 – 1
2.4%
2 – 2
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Rangers FC

Handicap Rangers FC covers Push Aberdeen FC covers
-2.5 19% — 81%
-2 19% 21% 60%
-1.5 40% — 60%
-1 40% 26% 34%
-0.5 66% — 34%
+0.5 90% — 10%
+1 90% 7% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
58% ✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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