Rangers FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2023-24 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 Alan Muir
- Assistant 1 Daniel McFarlane
- Assistant 2 Douglas Ross
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep | Motherwell FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Sep | Real Betis Balompié | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Sep | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Sep | Celtic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Aug | PSV | A | 1–5 | L |
| 26 Aug | Ross County FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep | Rangers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Sep | St. Mirren FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Sep | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Aug | Hibernian FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Aug | Dundee FC | A | 1–1 | D |
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' Rangers FC have kicked off against Motherwell FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Motherwell FC have won 342 goals from 294 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' Blair Spittal is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rangers FC tonight.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 24' What composure from Cyriel Dessers! The Nigeria international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 29' Wales international Rabbi Matondo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 32' Motherwell FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 32.
- 37' The travelling Motherwell FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 38' The Rangers FC manager makes a substitution. Rabbi Matondo departs to be replaced by John Souttar.
- 43' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 48' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rangers FC that had 403 games and scored 786 goals.
- 53' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 58' Lennon Miller has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 58.
- 63' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 67' Ryan Jack is ready to make an impact after coming on for Cyriel Dessers at the 67 minute mark.
- 71' The crowd applauds Lennon Miller as he leaves the pitch. Oliver Shaw steps in for Motherwell FC.
- 76' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for John Lundstram suffering a number of foals already.
- 79' The Motherwell FC manager makes a substitution. Theo Bair departs to be replaced by Conor Wilkinson.
- 83' Georgie Gent is ready to make an impact after coming on for Brodie Spencer at the 83 minute mark.
- 88' It’s high time Stuart Kettlewell made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 90' Ben Davies picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- Rangers FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 26
- 4
-
9
Cyriel Dessers ↓ Ryan Jack 67'
- 14
- 31
-
23
Scott Wright ↓ Abdallah Sima 67'
- 6
- 2
-
17
Rabbi Matondo ↓ John Souttar 38'
- 15
Bench
- 25
- 21
-
5
John Souttar ↑ 38'
-
8
Ryan Jack ↑ 67'
- 28
- 3
-
19
Abdallah Sima ↑ 67'
- 65
- 64
Coach
Michael Beale
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 2
- 16
- 1
- 8
- 15
-
14
Theo Bair ↓ Conor Wilkinson 79'
- 12
- 7
-
22
Brodie Spencer ↓ Georgie Gent 83'
-
38
Lennon Miller ↓ Oliver Shaw 71'
Bench
- 13
- 20
-
99
Conor Wilkinson ↑ 79'
- 19
-
18
Oliver Shaw ↑ 71'
- 17
- 30
- 23
-
3
Georgie Gent ↑ 83'
Coach
Stuart Kettlewell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Fashion Sakala | 7 |
| James Tavernier | 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
0.95
Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Rangers FC or Draw 76% + Under 2.5 goals 74%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.75
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 1.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 2.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 3.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Rangers FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Motherwell FC
56%
Rangers FC or Motherwell FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
20%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 1
12.4%
2 – 0
7.4%
2 – 1
6.2%
0 – 2
5.2%
1 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
2.6%
3 – 0
2.3%
3 – 1
2%
1 – 3
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Rangers FC
| Handicap | Rangers FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 22% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 18% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.