Sunday , 16 August 2026

Rangers FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Rangers FC
3 – 1
Full Time
Kilmarnock FC
Tue 2 Jan 2024 · 15:00 UTC Ibrox Stadium 49,250 HT 45' · FT 45'
Ross McCausland 41' 3–1
Abdallah Sima 45' 3–1
3–1 59' Danny Armstrong pen
Todd Cantwell 61' 3–1
Todd Cantwell 15' Y
Y 30' Rory McKenzie
Y 41' David Watson
Y 63' Joe Wright

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee John Beaton
  • Assistant 1 David Roome
  • Assistant 2 Graham McNeillie

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

16
2
5
Rangers FC 23 games · Avg 3.1 goals Kilmarnock FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-02 Rangers FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC 2023-08-05 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Rangers FC 2023-03-04 Rangers FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC 2023-01-18 Kilmarnock FC 2–3 Rangers FC 2022-08-06 Rangers FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC

Recent Form

Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Jan Kilmarnock FC H 3–1 W
30 Dec Celtic FC A 1–2 L
24 Dec Motherwell FC A 2–0 W
20 Dec St. Johnstone FC H 2–0 W
14 Dec Real Betis Balompié A 3–2 W
09 Dec Dundee FC H 3–1 W
Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Jan Rangers FC A 1–3 L
30 Dec Dundee FC H 2–2 D
27 Dec St. Mirren FC A 1–0 W
23 Dec St. Johnstone FC H 2–1 W
16 Dec Livingston FC A 0–0 D
10 Dec Celtic FC H 2–1 W

Season Stats

Rangers FC Kilmarnock FC
#9 Position #12
1 Points 0
2 Played 2
0 / 1 / 1 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 2
2 Scored 4
3 Conceded 9
-1 GD -5
0.50 PPG 0.00
0% Win % 0%

Key Stats

61% Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
61% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season

Rangers FC are 9th (1 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 12th (0 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
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Rangers FC and Kilmarnock FC has kicked off!
  • 5' Kilmarnock FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Liam Polworth is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rangers FC.
  • 15' Todd Cantwell has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 15.
  • 18' Kilmarnock FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. David Watson is hanging Liam Donnelly on the field on 18 minute.
  • 23' Robbie Deas is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Kilmarnock FC so far.
  • 28' It’s high time Derek McInnes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 30' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Rory McKenzie.
  • 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 40' Jack Butland, a England goalkeeper, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 41' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ross McCausland makes it 1-0.
  • 41' David Watson was booked on 41.
  • 45' What a moment for Abdallah Sima! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 50' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rangers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 55' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 59' Brilliant from the ! Danny Armstrong makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 59.
  • 61' What a strike from Todd Cantwell! The score is 3-1.
  • 62' Danny Armstrong makes way for Gary Mackay-Steven at the 62 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kilmarnock FC.
  • 63' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joe Wright on 63.
  • 68' Kilmarnock FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 73' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 78' Supporters expect more eagerness from Connor Goldson, as he is very good at scoring at Ibrox Stadium with 6 goals in the last 5 games.
  • 83' Rangers FC currently sit 2 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 84' The Rangers FC bench stirs into life. Ross McCausland is withdrawn and Rabbi Matondo gets his opportunity.
  • 86' It is a substitution in Kilmarnock FC team. Matty Kennedy is replaced by Robbie Deas on 86 minute.
  • 89' The whistle greets Todd Cantwell as he departs to be replaced by Nicolas Raskin.
  • The final score is 3-1.

Lineups

Rangers FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Philippe Clement

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

4-5-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Alfredo Morelos 7
Cyriel Dessers 4
James Tavernier 4
Connor Goldson 3
Eamonn Brophy 3
Joe Wright 2
Jeriel Dorsett 2
Stephen O'Donnell 2

Head to Head

2024-01-02 Rangers FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC 2023-08-05 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Rangers FC 2023-03-04 Rangers FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC 2023-01-18 Kilmarnock FC 2–3 Rangers FC 2022-08-06 Rangers FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC

Rangers FC Form

2024-01-02 Rangers FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC W 2023-12-30 Celtic FC 2–1 Rangers FC L 2023-12-24 Motherwell FC 0–2 Rangers FC W 2023-12-20 Rangers FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC W 2023-12-14 Real Betis Balompié 2–3 Rangers FC W 2023-12-09 Rangers FC 3–1 Dundee FC W

Kilmarnock FC Form

2024-01-02 Rangers FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC L 2023-12-30 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Dundee FC D 2023-12-27 St. Mirren FC 0–1 Kilmarnock FC W 2023-12-23 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 St. Johnstone FC W 2023-12-16 Livingston FC 0–0 Kilmarnock FC D 2023-12-10 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 Celtic FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.91 Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45 Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 79% + Both teams to score 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rangers FC64% Draw18% Kilmarnock FC18%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes72% 0% No28%
Avg goals/match: 4.36
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 93%
7%
± 2.5 79%
21%
± 3.5 62%
38%
± 4.5 43%
57%

Double Chance

Rangers FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
36%
Rangers FC or Kilmarnock FC
82%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Rangers FC50% Draw33% Kilmarnock FC17%
Actual: Rangers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
7.8%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
6.2%
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5.5%
4 – 1
5.3%
3 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
5.3%
1 – 2
3.9%
4 – 2
3.9%
4 – 0
3.8%
1 – 0
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Rangers FC

Handicap Rangers FC covers Push Kilmarnock FC covers
-2.5 29% — 71%
-2 29% 18% 53%
-1.5 47% — 53%
-1 47% 19% 34%
-0.5 66% — 34%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 9% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
6% ✓

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