Rangers FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rangers FC vs Kilmarnock FC — Premier League at Ibrox Stadium.
- Rangers FC 33 games · 69 pts (2026/27)
- Kilmarnock FC 33 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David McGeachie
- Referee Don Robertson
- Referee Kevin Graham
- Referee 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Feb | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Jan | Hibernian FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Jan | Ross County FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 17 Jan | Motherwell FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb | Rangers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Feb | Motherwell FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Feb | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Feb | Celtic FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 30 Jan | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Jan | Livingston FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Rangers FC | Kilmarnock FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #11 |
| 69 | Points | 28 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 19 / 12 / 2 | W / D / L | 6 / 10 / 17 |
| 66 | Scored | 37 |
| 31 | Conceded | 65 |
| +35 | GD | -28 |
| 2.09 | PPG | 0.85 |
| 58% | Win % | 18% |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Rangers FC are 2nd (69 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 11th (28 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Rangers FC get us underway at Ibrox Stadium.
- 5' Nicke Kabamba has been relatively quiet despite scoring 9 goals in his last 13 appearances.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Aaron Tshibola made 260 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' Rangers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Kilmarnock FC's shape.
- 20' The travelling Kilmarnock FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rangers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 35' Rangers FC have won 785 goals from 402 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 37' What a strike from Ryan Jack! The score is 1-0.
- 42' Youssouf Mulumbu has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 47' A quiet spell here at Ibrox Stadium. Kilmarnock FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 52' It looks like no one’s ball. Kilmarnock FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 56' A moment of madness from Rory McKenzie on 56 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Kilmarnock FC will be frustrated.
- 61' The energy levels are beginning to show. Tommy Wright might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 64' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Gary Dicker is replaced by Chris Burke.
- 69' Joe Aribo needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 74' Kilmarnock 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.
- 75' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Aaron Tshibola on 75 minutes.
- 79' Time for substitution for Rangers FC. Ianis Hagi is replaced by Scott Wright.
- 81' A change in the Kilmarnock FC ranks — Aaron Tshibola exits the field as Diaguely Dabo enters on 81.
- 86' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rangers FC and Kilmarnock FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 88' A tactical swap from Rangers FC — Scott Arfield on, Ryan Kent off on 88 minutes.
- Rangers FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 26
- 17
-
7
Ianis Hagi ↓ Scott Wright 79'
- 31
-
14
Ryan Kent ↓ Scott Arfield 88'
- 6
- 1
- 8
- 2
- 11
Bench
- 9
- 33
- 5
-
23
Scott Wright ↑ 79'
- 18
- 24
-
37
Scott Arfield ↑ 88'
- 16
- 3
Coach
Steven Gerrard
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 21
- 2
- 16
- 4
-
27
Aaron Tshibola ↓ Diaguely Dabo 81'
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↓ Danny Whitehall 79'
- 10
-
8
Gary Dicker C ↓ Chris Burke 64'
- 11
- 24
Bench
- 19
-
29
Chris Burke ↑ 64'
- 22
- 23
- 9
-
12
Danny Whitehall ↑ 79'
- 15
- 14
-
26
Diaguely Dabo ↑ 81'
Coach
Tommy Wright
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alfredo Morelos | 7 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 4 |
| James Tavernier | 4 |
| Connor Goldson | 3 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 3 |
| Stephen O'Donnell | 2 |
| Scott Arfield | 2 |
| Brad Lyons | 2 |
Head to Head
Rangers FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.46
Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.45
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Rangers FC to win 77% + Under — clean sheet likely 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.91
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Rangers FC or Draw
93%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
23%
Rangers FC or Kilmarnock FC
84%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
16.4%
1 – 0
Actual
3 – 0
13%
4 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 0
6.9%
1 – 1
6.4%
3 – 1
5.9%
5 – 0
4%
4 – 1
3.8%
0 – 1
2%
5 – 1
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Rangers FC
| Handicap | Rangers FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -2 | 35% | 23% | 42% |
| -1.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| -1 | 58% | 22% | 20% |
| -0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +0.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +1 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
64%
✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

