Rangers FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rangers FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Ibrox Stadium.
- Rangers FC 2 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Douglas Ross
- Referee Don Robertson
- Referee Ralph Gordon
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec | Motherwell FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 13 Dec | Dundee United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Dec | KKS Lech Poznań | A | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Dec | Ross County FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 03 Dec | Royal Standard de Liège | H | 3–2 | W |
| 26 Nov | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec | Rangers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 12 Dec | St. Mirren FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Dec | Hibernian FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 21 Nov | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Nov | Celtic FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 31 Oct | Livingston FC | A | 2–0 | W |
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' KICK OFF: Motherwell FC gets underway.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rangers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 6' Callum Lang doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 11' The travelling Motherwell FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 16' Rangers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Motherwell FC's shape.
- 21' A quiet spell here at Ibrox Stadium. Rangers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 26' Rangers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 31' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 36' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 41' Glen Kamara is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Motherwell FC tonight.
- 46' A change in the Rangers FC ranks — Glen Kamara exits the field as Joe Aribo enters on 46.
- 51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Motherwell FC that had 294 games and scored 342 goals.
- 56' Scotland international Stephen O'Donnell has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 61' Motherwell FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 61.
- 62' The supporters are chanting for Ianis Hagi. He replaces Scott Arfield on 62 minute.
- 65' Nathan McGinley is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tony Watt at the 65 minute mark.
- 70' Rangers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 71' Jermain Defoe makes way for Cedric Itten at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rangers FC.
- 73' Kemar Roofe doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 76' A change in the Motherwell FC ranks — Callum Lang exits the field as Jordan White enters on 76.
- 77' Ricki Lamie picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 82' What a moment for Cedric Itten! That strike on 82 puts his side firmly in control.
- 82' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jordan Archer.
- 83' The crowd applauds Ryan Kent as he leaves the pitch. Bongani Zungu steps in for Rangers FC.
- 85' Time for substitution for Motherwell FC. Ricki Lamie is replaced by Sherwin Seedorf.
- 90' Borna Barisic has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 39 cards already picked up this season.
- Motherwell FC will have plenty to reflect on. Rangers FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Jermain Defoe ↓ Cedric Itten 71'
- 10
- 25
- 5
- 31
-
18
Glen Kamara ↓ Joe Aribo 46'
-
14
Ryan Kent ↓ Bongani Zungu 83'
-
37
Scott Arfield ↓ Ianis Hagi 62'
- 6
- 1
- 2
Bench
- 33
- 21
-
17
Joe Aribo ↑ 46'
-
15
Bongani Zungu ↑ 83'
-
7
Ianis Hagi ↑ 62'
- 24
-
11
Cedric Itten ↑ 71'
- 16
- 3
Coach
Steven Gerrard
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
-
29
Callum Lang ↓ Jordan White 76'
- 7
- 16
-
32
Tony Watt ↓ Nathan McGinley 65'
- 33
-
2
Liam Grimshaw ↓ Liam Polworth 85'
- 6
-
4
Ricki Lamie ↓ Sherwin Seedorf 85'
- 31
-
8
Robbie Crawford ↓ Devante Cole 85'
Bench
-
44
Devante Cole ↑ 85'
-
17
Sherwin Seedorf ↑ 85'
- 34
-
5
Nathan McGinley ↑ 65'
- 15
-
19
Liam Polworth ↑ 85'
-
9
Jordan White ↑ 76'
- 26
- 27
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
2 / 4
1.52
Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Rangers FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Motherwell FC
46%
Rangers FC or Motherwell FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Motherwell FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
1 – 0
10.5%
0 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
8.5%
0 – 1
7%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Rangers FC
| Handicap | Rangers FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 22% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.