Sunday , 16 August 2026

Rangers FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2022-23
Rangers FC
3 – 0
Full Time
Motherwell FC
Wed 28 Dec 2022 · 19:45 UTC Ibrox Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Malik Tillman 11' Y
Y 25' Ricki Lamie
John Lundstram 51' Y
Y 65' Callum Slattery
Y 89' Matthew Penney

Overview

Match Preview

Rangers FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Ibrox Stadium.

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

15
7
3
Rangers FC 25 games · Avg 3.6 goals Motherwell FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-12-28 Rangers FC 3–0 Motherwell FC 2022-10-16 Motherwell FC 1–2 Rangers FC 2022-04-23 Motherwell FC 1–3 Rangers FC 2022-02-27 Rangers FC 2–2 Motherwell FC 2021-10-31 Motherwell FC 1–6 Rangers FC

Recent Form

Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Dec Motherwell FC H 3–0 W
23 Dec Ross County FC A 1–0 W
20 Dec Aberdeen FC A 3–2 W
15 Dec Hibernian FC H 3–2 W
12 Nov St. Mirren FC A 1–1 D
09 Nov Heart of Midlothian FC H 1–0 W
Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Dec Rangers FC A 0–3 L
23 Dec Kilmarnock FC H 2–2 D
12 Nov St. Johnstone FC A 1–1 D
09 Nov Celtic FC H 1–2 L
06 Nov Heart of Midlothian FC A 2–3 L
29 Oct Dundee United FC A 1–0 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)
68% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
50% Clean Sheets
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' Rangers FC have kicked off against Motherwell FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 11' Malik Tillman was booked on 11.
  • 13' The deadlock is broken! Alfredo Morelos gets on the scoresheet on 13 minutes.
  • 14' What a strike from Alfredo Morelos! The score is 2-0.
  • 19' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michael Beale might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 24' Motherwell FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 25' Poor challenge from Ricki Lamie. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dean Cornelius made 294 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 35' Liam Kelly has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 39' GOAL! Connor Goldson fires home to make it 3-0!
  • 44' Ryan Jack is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Motherwell FC tonight.
  • 49' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 51' John Lundstram has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 51.
  • 56' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 60' Kevin van Veen is replacing Blair Spittal for the Motherwell FC side.
  • 63' Brilliant from the ! Malik Tillman makes it 4-0 with a superb finish on 63.
  • 65' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Callum Slattery.
  • 65' Another change for Motherwell FC made on 65 minute. Connor Shields leaves to be changed by Ross Tierney.
  • 66' Fresh legs for Motherwell FC! Lennon Miller comes on to replace Callum Slattery.
  • 69' Rabbi Matondo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alfredo Morelos at the 69 minute mark.
  • 74' The travelling Motherwell FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 79' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 81' The Motherwell FC manager makes a substitution. Blair Spittal departs to be replaced by Luca Ross.
  • 86' Alex Lowry is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rangers FC so far.
  • 89' Matthew Penney has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 89.
  • Motherwell FC will have plenty to reflect on. Rangers FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Rangers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Beale

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Hammell

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
James Tavernier 7
Fashion Sakala 7
Alfredo Morelos 5
Scott Arfield 5
Cedric Itten 4
Cyriel Dessers 3
Kemar Roofe 3
Malik Tillman 3

Head to Head

2022-12-28 Rangers FC 3–0 Motherwell FC 2022-10-16 Motherwell FC 1–2 Rangers FC 2022-04-23 Motherwell FC 1–3 Rangers FC 2022-02-27 Rangers FC 2–2 Motherwell FC 2021-10-31 Motherwell FC 1–6 Rangers FC

Rangers FC Form

2022-12-28 Rangers FC 3–0 Motherwell FC W 2022-12-23 Ross County FC 0–1 Rangers FC W 2022-12-20 Aberdeen FC 2–3 Rangers FC W 2022-12-15 Rangers FC 3–2 Hibernian FC W 2022-11-12 St. Mirren FC 1–1 Rangers FC D 2022-11-09 Rangers FC 1–0 Heart of Midlothian FC W

Motherwell FC Form

2022-12-28 Rangers FC 3–0 Motherwell FC L 2022-12-23 Motherwell FC 2–2 Kilmarnock FC D 2022-11-12 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Motherwell FC D 2022-11-09 Motherwell FC 1–2 Celtic FC L 2022-11-06 Heart of Midlothian FC 3–2 Motherwell FC L 2022-10-29 Dundee United FC 0–1 Motherwell FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.56 Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94 Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for: Rangers FC to win 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rangers FC56% Draw25% Motherwell FC19%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Rangers FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Motherwell FC
44%
Rangers FC or Motherwell FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rangers FC35% Draw48% Motherwell FC17%
Actual: Rangers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
11.8%
0 – 0
10.2%
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
6.6%
1 – 2
5.4%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
4.8%
2 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Rangers FC

Handicap Rangers FC covers Push Motherwell FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 16% 73%
-1.5 27% — 73%
-1 27% 24% 50%
-0.5 50% — 50%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 14% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
40% ✗
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.