Rangers FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rangers FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Ibrox Stadium.
- Rangers FC 33 games · 69 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 33 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andrew Dallas
- Referee Douglas Ross
- Referee David Doig
- Referee Kevin Graham
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | Motherwell FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | FC Porto | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Oct | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Oct | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | BSC Young Boys | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Sep | Aberdeen FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | Rangers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Oct | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Oct | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Sep | Ross County FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 3–2 | W |
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' That's the starting whistle at Ibrox Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Rangers FC and Motherwell FC.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve Robinson will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' Peter Hartley needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 15' Rangers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Rangers FC in their trying to find a way past Motherwell FC's compact .
- 21' What composure from Devante Cole! The Jamaica international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 26' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Motherwell FC that had 293 games and scored 340 goals.
- 31' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rangers FC and Motherwell FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 36' Declan Gallagher is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rangers FC tonight.
- 41' Motherwell FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 41.
- 42' A moment of madness from Liam Polworth on 42 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Motherwell FC will be frustrated.
- 43' Ryan Kent is ready to make an impact after coming on for Brandon Barker at the 43 minute mark.
- 46' Jermain Defoe adds to his 0 season tally! Rangers FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 51' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 56' It is a substitution in Motherwell FC team. Jake Carroll is replaced by Richard Tait on 56 minute.
- 61' 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.
- 65' Sheyi Ojo is replacing Greg Stewart for the Rangers FC side.
- 70' Rangers FC have won 785 goals from 402 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 71' It is a substitution in Rangers FC team. Joe Aribo is replaced by Alfredo Morelos on 71 minute.
- 75' Another change for Motherwell FC made on 75 minute. Chris Long leaves to be changed by Jermaine Hylton.
- 80' GOAL! Filip Helander fires home to make it 2-1!
- 81' A change in the Motherwell FC ranks — Bevis Mugabi exits the field as Sherwin Seedorf enters on 81.
- 84' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Mark Gillespie on 84 minutes.
- 85' That is a Yellow card for Motherwell FC. Liam Donnelly will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' James Tavernier has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- With this win, Rangers FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 10
-
21
Brandon Barker ↓ Ryan Kent 43'
-
17
Joe Aribo ↓ Alfredo Morelos 71'
- 5
- 31
-
24
Greg Stewart ↓ Sheyi Ojo 65'
- 37
- 6
- 1
- 2
Bench
-
11
Sheyi Ojo ↑ 65'
-
20
Alfredo Morelos ↑ 71'
-
14
Ryan Kent ↑ 43'
- 19
- 8
- 13
- 16
Coach
Steven Gerrard
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 44
-
9
Chris Long ↓ Jermaine Hylton 75'
-
3
Jake Carroll ↓ Richard Tait 56'
-
24
Bevis Mugabi ↓ Sherwin Seedorf 81'
- 20
- 5
- 22
- 4
- 6
- 31
- 19
Bench
-
11
Sherwin Seedorf ↑ 81'
- 1
-
2
Richard Tait ↑ 56'
- 15
- 17
-
14
Jermaine Hylton ↑ 75'
- 16
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 |
Head to Head
Rangers FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.29
Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 64% + Rangers FC to win 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.37
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Rangers FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Motherwell FC
37%
Rangers FC or Motherwell FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
9%
1 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
7.1%
3 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 0
4.9%
1 – 2
4.5%
4 – 1
4.1%
3 – 2
3.9%
4 – 0
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Rangers FC
| Handicap | Rangers FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 19% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 22% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.