Rangers FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2021-22 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Motherwell FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Sep | Olympique Lyonnais | H | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Sep | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Aug | Celtic FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Aug | FC Alashkert | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Aug | Ross County FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Rangers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Sep | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Aug | Dundee FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Aug | Livingston FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Aug | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Aug | Hibernian FC | H | 2–3 | 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' It’s Showtime! The match between Rangers FC and Motherwell FC is underway.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' England international Jack Simpson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 12' GOAL! Fashion Sakala scores on 12.
- 17' 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.
- 19' Motherwell FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 24' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Graham Alexander will be considering his options from the bench.
- 29' Ricki Lamie has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 34' Rangers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 37' A moment of madness from Kevin van Veen on 37 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Motherwell FC will be frustrated.
- 42' Motherwell FC is showing some good football. However, Motherwell FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 47' Motherwell FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 52' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 57' Kaiyne Woolery has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 62' Motherwell FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 66' What composure from Kaiyne Woolery! The England international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 71' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 76' Rangers FC make a change. Scott Wright trudges off to be replaced by Juninho Bacuna on 76 minutes.
- 77' Rangers FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 77.
- 81' The Rangers FC manager makes a substitution. Steven Davis departs to be replaced by Scott Arfield.
- 83' The Motherwell FC manager makes a substitution. Tony Watt departs to be replaced by Jordan Roberts.
- 88' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 90' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Kevin van Veen has done his job and it is now time for Liam Donnelly to step up.
- The points are shared — Rangers FC 1-1 Motherwell FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
-
10
Steven Davis ↓ Scott Arfield 81'
- 25
- 17
- 31
-
23
Scott Wright ↓ Juninho Bacuna 76'
- 18
- 6
- 1
- 2
- 30
Bench
-
22
Juninho Bacuna ↑ 76'
- 26
- 33
- 4
-
20
Alfredo Morelos ↑ 76'
-
37
Scott Arfield ↑ 81'
- 3
Coach
Steven Gerrard
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
9
Kevin van Veen ↓ Liam Donnelly 90'
- 7
- 19
- 5
-
32
Tony Watt ↓ Jordan Roberts 83'
- 2
- 23
- 1
-
14
Juhani Ojala ↓ Ricki Lamie 76'
- 16
Bench
-
–
Jordan Roberts ↑ 83'
-
22
Liam Donnelly ↑ 90'
- 6
-
4
Ricki Lamie ↑ 76'
- 20
- 12
- 17
Coach
Graham Alexander
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Tavernier | 7 |
| Fashion Sakala | 7 |
| Alfredo Morelos | 5 |
| Scott Arfield | 5 |
| Cedric Itten | 4 |
| Malik Tillman | 3 |
| Scott Wright | 3 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 3 |
Head to Head
Rangers FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.48
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
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.54
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Rangers FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Motherwell FC
52%
Rangers FC or Motherwell FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.6%
0 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
8.4%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.4%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Rangers FC
| Handicap | Rangers FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 22% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 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.

