Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Rangers FC vs Malmo FF, Champions League 2021-22 QUALIFICATION ROUND

UEFA Champions League · 2021-22
Rangers FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Malmo FF
Tue 10 Aug 2021 · 19:00 UTC Ibrox Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Allan McGregor 34' Y
Y 41' Bonke Innocent
R 45' Bonke Innocent
Alfredo Morelos 51' Y
Y 78' Anel Ahmedhodzic

Overview

Match Preview

Rangers FC vs Malmo FF — Champions League at Ibrox Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Arsenal FC 8 24
2 FC Bayern München 8 21
3 Liverpool FC 8 18
4 Tottenham Hotspur FC 8 17
5 FC Barcelona 8 16
6 Chelsea FC 8 16
7 Sporting Clube de Portugal 8 16
8 Manchester City FC 8 16
9 Real Madrid CF 8 15
10 FC Internazionale Milano 8 15
11 Paris Saint-Germain FC 8 14
12 Newcastle United FC 8 14
13 Juventus FC 8 13
14 Club Atlético de Madrid 8 13
15 Atalanta BC 8 13
16 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 8 12
17 Borussia Dortmund 8 11
18 PAE Olympiakos SFP 8 11
19 Club Brugge KV 8 10
20 Galatasaray SK 8 10
21 AS Monaco FC 8 10
22 Qarabag Agdam FK 8 10
23 FK Bodø/Glimt 8 9
24 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 8 9
25 Olympique de Marseille 8 9
26 Paphos FC 8 9
27 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 8 9
28 PSV 8 8
29 Athletic Club 8 8
30 SSC Napoli 8 8
31 FC København 8 8
32 AFC Ajax 8 6
33 Eintracht Frankfurt 8 4
34 SK Slavia Praha 8 3
35 Villarreal CF 8 1
36 FK Kairat 8 1

Head-to-Head

1
1
Rangers FC 2 games · Avg 2.5 goals Malmo FF
Last 5 meetings
2021-08-10 Rangers FC 1–2 Malmo FF

Recent Form

Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Aug Malmo FF H 1–2 L
07 Aug Dundee United FC A 0–1 L
31 Jul Livingston FC H 3–0 W
15 May Aberdeen FC H 4–0 W
12 May Livingston FC A 3–0 W
02 May Celtic FC H 4–1 W
Malmo FF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Aug Rangers FC A 2–1 W
27 Jul Helsingin JK A 2–2 D
21 Jul Helsingin JK H 2–1 W
13 Jul Riga FC A 1–1 D
07 Jul Riga FC H 1–0 W
01 Oct Granada CF H 1–3 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Rangers FC to score. At the same time, Malmo FF does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' Borna Barisic has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 19' What a moment for Alfredo Morelos! That strike on 19 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 24' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 29' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 34' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Allan McGregor.
  • 39' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Scott Arfield made 409 appearances and scored 39 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 41' Bonke Innocent was booked on 41.
  • 45' Controversy at the stadium! Bonke Innocent argues furiously but the Red card stands.
  • 50' 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.
  • 51' Rangers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 53' The Croatia Antonio-Mirko Colak breaks the deadlock on 53 minutes. 1-1!
  • 57' Antonio-Mirko Colak doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 62' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rangers FC and Malmo FF are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 63' Rangers FC ring the changes. Scott Wright has done his job and it is now time for Fashion Sakala to step up.
  • 68' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jon Dahl Tomasson might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 69' Scott Arfield makes way for Ianis Hagi at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rangers FC.
  • 70' The whistle greets Scott Arfield as he departs to be replaced by Ianis Hagi.
  • 74' It is a substitution in Malmo FF team. Veljko Birmancevic is replaced by Erdal Rakip on 74 minute.
  • 78' Anel Ahmedhodzic is having his name booked by the referee on 78.
  • 83' The whistle greets Jo Inge Berget as he departs to be replaced by Felix Beijmo.
  • 88' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rangers FC and Malmo FF are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 90' The crowd applauds Antonio-Mirko Colak as he leaves the pitch. Malik Abubakari steps in for Malmo FF.
  • Another three points for Malmo FF.

Lineups

Rangers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Gerrard

Malmo FF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jon Dahl Tomasson

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.49 Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35 Malmo FF xG
I would bet for: Rangers FC or Malmo FF 72% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Rangers FC38% Draw28% Malmo FF34%
Actual: Malmo FF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
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 78%
22%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Rangers FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Malmo FF
62%
Rangers FC or Malmo FF
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rangers FC29% Draw46% Malmo FF25%
Actual: Rangers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 0
7.8%
0 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
6.9%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 0
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Rangers FC

Handicap Rangers FC covers Push Malmo FF covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 20% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 18% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Malmo FF keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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