Rangers FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rangers FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League .
- Rangers FC 2 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul O'Neill
- Referee Craig Thomson
- Referee Anthony Cooper
- Referee Craig Napier
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #3 |
| 1 | Points | 4 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 1 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 0 |
| 2 | Scored | 2 |
| 3 | Conceded | 1 |
| -1 | GD | +1 |
| 0.50 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
76%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
H2H (25 games)
68%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
Rangers FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
Rangers FC are 9th (1 pts). Motherwell FC are 3rd (4 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
Motherwell FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Rangers FC is hosting Motherwell FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Andrew Halliday has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 403 appearances.
- 8' The deadlock is broken! Scott Arfield gets on the scoresheet on 8 minutes.
- 13' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 18' Rangers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Motherwell FC backline.
- 23' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Robinson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 25' Curtis Main adds to his 0 season tally! Motherwell FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 30' The referee calls foul for Carl McHugh. He receives a Yellow card.
- 34' A moment of madness from Carl McHugh on 34 minutes earns him a Red card. Motherwell FC will be frustrated.
- 35' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. James Tavernier makes it 2-1.
- 38' Alfredo Morelos has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 38 minutes.
- 43' Motherwell FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 46' Gareth McAuley has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nikola Katic on 46 minute.
- 50' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Peter Hartley.
- 52' Kyle Lafferty gets the nod from Rangers FC. He replaces Alfredo Morelos and will look to change the dynamic.
- 57' 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.
- 59' Goal! Glenn Middleton scores his 12 goal in 403 matches.
- 61' Scott Arfield has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 61 minutes.
- 62' The Motherwell FC bench stirs into life. David Turnbull is withdrawn and Allan Campbell gets his opportunity.
- 67' 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 Allan McGregor suffering a number of foals already.
- 68' The deadlock is broken! Eros Grezda gets on the scoresheet on 68 minutes.
- 73' The Rangers FC bench stirs into life. Glenn Middleton is withdrawn and Serge Atakayi gets his opportunity.
- 75' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Eros Grezda makes it 7-1.
- 80' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Gael Bigirimana has done his job and it is now time for Christian Mbulu to step up.
- 85' Ovie Ejaria has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 90' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 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
2.37
Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 69% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.61
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
Rangers FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Motherwell FC
40%
Rangers FC or Motherwell FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 7–1 not predicted7 – 1Actual
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
7.1%
1 – 0
6%
3 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 2
4.8%
3 – 2
4.4%
4 – 1
4.3%
0 – 0
4%
4 – 0
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Rangers FC
| Handicap | Rangers FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 18% | 60% |
| -1.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| -1 | 40% | 21% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 11% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.