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 33 games · 69 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 33 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alan Muir
- Assistant 1 Daniel McFarlane
- Assistant 2 Douglas Ross
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep | Motherwell FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Sep | Real Betis Balompie | 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' Three points are at stake. Rangers FC host Motherwell FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Sam Lammers is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Motherwell FC so far.
- 10' Stephen O'Donnell is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Motherwell FC tonight.
- 15' 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 Connor Goldson suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' Rangers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 24' Brilliant from the ! Cyriel Dessers makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 24.
- 29' Liam Kelly, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 32' It’s gonna be a card for Dan Casey.
- 37' It looks surprising Motherwell FC does not make any changes. Conor Wilkinson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 38' Rabbi Matondo makes way for John Souttar at the 38 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rangers FC.
- 43' Rangers FC is showing some good football. However, Rangers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 48' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Brodie Spencer made 6 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 53' Scott Wright has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 58' Lennon Miller has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 58.
- 63' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 67' A tactical swap from Rangers FC — Ryan Jack on, Cyriel Dessers off on 67 minutes.
- 71' A change in the Motherwell FC ranks — Lennon Miller exits the field as Oliver Shaw enters on 71.
- 76' With 0 assists to his name this season, James Tavernier is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rangers FC.
- 79' Another substitution for Motherwell FC to replace Theo Bair by Conor Wilkinson on 79 minute.
- 83' Another substitution for Motherwell FC to replace Brodie Spencer by Georgie Gent on 83 minute.
- 88' Motherwell FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 88.
- 90' Rangers FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Rangers FC to claim maximum points.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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
1.49
Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.3
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Rangers FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Motherwell FC
44%
Rangers FC or Motherwell FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13%
0 – 0
12.3%
2 – 0
10.8%
2 – 1
8.7%
0 – 1
7%
3 – 0
5.2%
1 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.4%
2 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
3.1%
4 – 0
2%
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% | 25% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 13% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.