Rangers FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rangers FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Ibrox Stadium.
- Rangers FC 7 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andrew Dallas
- Referee Douglas Ross
- Referee David Doig
- Referee Kevin Graham
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 7 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | St. Mirren FC | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 7 | 8 |
| 7 | Aberdeen FC | 7 | 8 |
| 8 | Motherwell FC | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | Dundee United FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 7 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk FC | 7 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 7 | 5 |
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 | #8 |
| 16 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 5 / 1 / 1 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 8 | Scored | 9 |
| 4 | Conceded | 11 |
| +4 | GD | -2 |
| 2.29 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 71% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (26 games)
H2H (26 games)
65%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
67%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
Rangers FC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
Rangers FC are 2nd (16 pts). Motherwell FC are 8th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rangers FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Motherwell FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/5
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Rangers FC
| Lawrence Shankland | 3 G | |
| Ryan Naderi | 2 G | 1 A |
| Miguel Chaiwa | 1 G | 1 A |
| Thelo Aasgaard | 1 G |
Motherwell FC
| Alex Lowry | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | 1 G | 2 A |
| Regan Charles-Cook | 1 G | |
| Lukas Fadinger | 1 G | |
| Seb Palmer-Houlden | 1 G |
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' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' Jermaine Hylton, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' A quiet spell here at Ibrox Stadium. Motherwell FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' Liam Polworth has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 21' Devante Cole has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 21 minutes.
- 26' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 31' It is a cagey affair so far. Rangers FC in their trying to find a way past Motherwell FC's compact .
- 36' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rangers FC that had 407 games and scored 792 goals.
- 41' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sherwin Seedorf made 119 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 42' The referee calls foul for Liam Polworth. He receives a Yellow card.
- 43' Ryan Kent is replacing Brandon Barker for the Rangers FC side.
- 46' Magnificent from Jermain Defoe! That is 29 goals in 338 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 51' Rangers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 56' The whistle greets Jake Carroll as he departs to be replaced by Richard Tait.
- 61' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 65' The crowd applauds Greg Stewart as he leaves the pitch. Sheyi Ojo steps in for Rangers FC.
- 70' Jake Carroll is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Motherwell FC so far.
- 71' The Rangers FC bench stirs into life. Joe Aribo is withdrawn and Alfredo Morelos gets his opportunity.
- 75' Jermaine Hylton is ready to make an impact after coming on for Chris Long at the 75 minute mark.
- 80' What a strike from Filip Helander! The score is 2-1.
- 81' Time for substitution for Motherwell FC. Bevis Mugabi is replaced by Sherwin Seedorf.
- 84' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mark Gillespie on 84.
- 85' Motherwell FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 85.
- 90' Over 90 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- It finishes all square. Rangers FC and Motherwell FC share the spoils 2-1.
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
2.36
Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.83
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Rangers FC to win 67% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Rangers FC or Draw
87%
Draw or Motherwell FC
33%
Rangers FC or Motherwell FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.4%
1 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
8.8%
3 – 0
8.7%
3 – 1
7.2%
0 – 0
5.6%
4 – 0
5.1%
4 – 1
4.3%
2 – 2
3.8%
1 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Rangers FC
| Handicap | Rangers FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -2 | 27% | 21% | 52% |
| -1.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| -1 | 48% | 22% | 30% |
| -0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 7% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.