Rangers FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rangers FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League .
- Rangers FC 33 games · 69 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 33 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul O'Neill
- Referee Craig Thomson
- Referee Anthony Cooper
- Referee Craig Napier
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | Motherwell FC | H | 7–1 | W |
| 08 Nov | FK Spartak Moskva | A | 3–4 | L |
| 03 Nov | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 31 Oct | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Oct | FK Spartak Moskva | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Oct | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | Rangers FC | A | 1–7 | L |
| 03 Nov | Dundee FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Oct | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Oct | Livingston FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Sep | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Rangers FC | Motherwell FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #4 |
| 69 | Points | 54 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 19 / 12 / 2 | W / D / L | 14 / 12 / 7 |
| 66 | Scored | 52 |
| 31 | Conceded | 29 |
| +35 | GD | +23 |
| 2.09 | PPG | 1.64 |
| 58% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
76%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
H2H (25 games)
68%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Rangers FC are 2nd (69 pts). Motherwell FC are 4th (54 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Rangers FC host Motherwell FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' It’s high time Steven Gerrard made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 8' What a moment for Scott Arfield! That strike on 8 puts his side firmly in control.
- 13' A quiet spell here at . Rangers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 18' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rangers FC and Motherwell FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 23' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' The deadlock is broken! Curtis Main gets on the scoresheet on 25 minutes.
- 30' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Carl McHugh on 30 minutes.
- 34' Poor challenge from Carl McHugh. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
- 35' The deadlock is broken! James Tavernier gets on the scoresheet on 35 minutes.
- 38' GOAL! Alfredo Morelos scores on 38. Assisted by Glenn Middleton
- 43' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Peter Hartley suffering a number of foals already.
- 46' Gareth McAuley is replacing Nikola Katic for the Rangers FC side.
- 50' The referee calls foul for Peter Hartley. He receives a Yellow card.
- 52' Rangers FC ring the changes. Alfredo Morelos has done his job and it is now time for Kyle Lafferty to step up.
- 57' Gael Bigirimana has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 293 appearances.
- 59' The Scotland Glenn Middleton breaks the deadlock on 59 minutes. 4-1!
- 61' Magnificent from Scott Arfield! That is 39 goals in 402 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 62' The Motherwell FC bench stirs into life. David Turnbull is withdrawn and Allan Campbell gets his opportunity.
- 67' Rangers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Motherwell FC's shape.
- 68' What a moment for Eros Grezda! That strike on 68 puts his side firmly in control.
- 73' A change in the Rangers FC ranks — Glenn Middleton exits the field as Serge Atakayi enters on 73.
- 75' Brilliant from the ! Eros Grezda makes it 7-1 with a superb finish on 75.
- 80' Time for substitution for Motherwell FC. Gael Bigirimana is replaced by Christian Mbulu.
- 85' Rangers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Motherwell FC backline.
- 90' The travelling Motherwell FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Motherwell FC.
Lineups
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
20
Alfredo Morelos ↓ Kyle Lafferty 52'
- 10
- 37
- 3
- 1
-
19
Nikola Katic ↓ Gareth McAuley 46'
- 35
- 8
- 2
- 16
-
40
Glenn Middleton ↓ Serge Atakayi 73'
Bench
- 15
-
36
Gareth McAuley ↑ 46'
-
11
Kyle Lafferty ↑ 52'
- 13
- 17
- 18
-
45
Serge Atakayi ↑ 73'
Coach
Steven Gerrard
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 9
- 6
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 14
- 7
-
28
David Turnbull ↓ Allan Campbell 62'
- 17
-
12
Ryan Bowman ↓ Andy Rose 46'
Bench
-
21
Christian Mbulu ↑ 80'
- 20
- 24
- 19
-
8
Allan Campbell ↑ 62'
- 11
-
15
Andy Rose ↑ 46'
Coach
Steve Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Tavernier | 7 |
| Fashion Sakala | 7 |
| Alfredo Morelos | 5 |
| Scott Arfield | 5 |
| Cedric Itten | 4 |
| Scott Wright | 3 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 3 |
| Kemar Roofe | 3 |
Rangers FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.91
Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 77% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.16
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 3.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 4.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
Double Chance
Rangers FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Motherwell FC
34%
Rangers FC or Motherwell FC
82%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 7–1 not predicted7 – 1Actual
2 – 1
8.1%
3 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
6.8%
1 – 1
6.5%
3 – 0
6.4%
4 – 1
5.6%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 2
4.8%
4 – 0
4.6%
1 – 0
4.4%
1 – 2
3.6%
4 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Rangers FC
| Handicap | Rangers FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -2 | 31% | 19% | 50% |
| -1.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| -1 | 50% | 19% | 30% |
| -0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 8% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.