Rangers FC vs Ross County FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

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Premier League · 2024-25

Rangers FC

6 – 0

Full Time

Ross County FC

Sat 24 Aug 2024 · 14:00 UTC Ibrox Stadium 48,832 HT 45' · FT 45'

Cyriel Dessers 18' 1–0

Rabbi Matondo 45' 2–0

Cyriel Dessers 58' 3–0

Tom Lawrence 65' 4–0

Rabbi Matondo 69' 5–0

Danilo 90' 6–0

Y 45' Akil Wright

Y 49' George Harmon

Jefte 75' Y

Y 79' Noah Chilvers

Overview

Match Preview

Rangers FC vs Ross County FC — Premier League at Ibrox Stadium.

Rangers FC 7 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Ross County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Ross Hardie (Scotland)
Assistant 1 David McGeachie
Assistant 2 Alastair Mather

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Celtic FC	7	18
2	Rangers FC	7	16
3	Heart of Midlothian FC	7	13
4	Dundee FC	7	10
5	St. Mirren FC	7	10
6	St. Johnstone FC	7	8
7	Aberdeen FC	7	8
8	Motherwell FC	7	8
9	Dundee United FC	7	8
10	Hibernian FC	7	7
11	Falkirk FC	7	6
12	Kilmarnock FC	7	5

Head-to-Head

Rangers FC 19 games · Avg 3.8 goals Ross County FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-08-24 Rangers FC 6–0 Ross County FC 2024-04-14 Ross County FC 3–2 Rangers FC 2024-02-14 Rangers FC 3–1 Ross County FC 2023-08-26 Ross County FC 0–2 Rangers FC 2023-02-04 Rangers FC 2–1 Ross County FC

Recent Form

Rangers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
24 Aug	Ross County FC	H	6–0	W
13 Aug	FK Dynamo Kyiv	H	0–2	L
10 Aug	Motherwell FC	H	2–1	W
06 Aug	FK Dynamo Kyiv	A	1–1	D
03 Aug	Heart of Midlothian FC	A	0–0	D
18 May	Heart of Midlothian FC	A	3–3	D

Ross County FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
24 Aug	Rangers FC	A	0–6	L
10 Aug	Dundee United FC	H	1–1	D
03 Aug	Motherwell FC	A	0–0	D
19 May	Aberdeen FC	H	2–2	D
15 May	St. Johnstone FC	A	1–1	D
11 May	Motherwell FC	H	1–5	L

Key Stats

37% Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)

74% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

67% Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Rangers FC

0-15

2/1

16-30

–/–

31-45

1/1

46-60

1/–

61-75

1/–

76+

3/1

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Rangers FC

Lawrence Shankland	3 G
Ryan Naderi	2 G	1 A
Miguel Chaiwa	1 G	1 A
Thelo Aasgaard	1 G

Events

Match Events

0' We are underway at Ibrox Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
15' It is a cagey affair so far. Rangers FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Ross County FC's compact 4-4-2.
18' Cyriel Dessers does the damage! The net is bulging and Rangers FC surge ahead!
23' 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 Souttar suffering a number of foals already.
28' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
33' Rangers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Ross County FC backline.
38' Ross County FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
43' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rangers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
45' GOAL! Rabbi Matondo scores on 45. Assisted by James Tavernier
45' Akil Wright has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 45.
45' The Rangers FC bench stirs into life. Leon Balogun is withdrawn and Mohammed Diomande gets his opportunity.
46' Ross County FC make a change. Jack Grieves trudges off to be replaced by James Brown on 46 minutes.
49' Ross County FC player sees a card in front of him.
54' Ross County FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
58' Against the run of play, Cyriel Dessers has scored! This game has turned on its head.
62' Ross County FC make a change. Michee Efete trudges off to be replaced by Alex Samuel on 62 minutes.
65' Assisted by Rabbi Matondo with the perfectly-timed delivery and Tom Lawrence makes no mistake. 4-0!
66' Danilo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Cyriel Dessers at the 66 minute mark.
69' What a moment for Rabbi Matondo! That strike on 69 puts his side firmly in control.
70' The whistle greets Jordan White as he departs to be replaced by Joshua Nisbet.
75' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jefte on 75.
75' Rangers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Robbie Fraser is hanging Rabbi Matondo on the field on 75 minute.
79' Poor challenge from Noah Chilvers. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
81' Time for substitution for Ross County FC. George Harmon is replaced by Josh Reid.
86' Over 86 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
90' Danilo is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the forward.
Ross County FC will have plenty to reflect on. Rangers FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Rangers FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

20
Kieran Dowell ↑ 66'
31
Liam Kelly
99
Danilo ↑ 66'
10
Mohammed Diomande ↑ 45'
38
Leon King
48
Cole McKinnon
47
Robbie Fraser ↑ 75'
49
Bailey Rice
45
Ross McCausland ↑ 75'

Ross County FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

25
Alex Samuel ↑ 62'
22
Jack Hamilton
27
Eamonn Brophy
10
Noah Chilvers ↑ 62'
23
Joshua Nisbet ↑ 70'
43
Josh Reid ↑ 81'
6
Scott Allardice ↑ 62'
42
Ryan Leak
2
James Brown ↑ 46'

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
James Tavernier	8
Jordan White	5
Cyriel Dessers	4
Alfredo Morelos	3
Connor Goldson	3
Ryan Jack	3
Ryan Kent	3
Joe Aribo	3

Head to Head

Rangers FC Form

2024-08-24 Rangers FC 6–0 Ross County FC W 2024-08-13 Rangers FC 0–2 FK Dynamo Kyiv L 2024-08-10 Rangers FC 2–1 Motherwell FC W 2024-08-06 FK Dynamo Kyiv 1–1 Rangers FC D 2024-08-03 Heart of Midlothian FC 0–0 Rangers FC D 2024-05-18 Heart of Midlothian FC 3–3 Rangers FC D

Ross County FC Form

2024-08-24 Rangers FC 6–0 Ross County FC L 2024-08-10 Ross County FC 1–1 Dundee United FC D 2024-08-03 Motherwell FC 0–0 Ross County FC D 2024-05-19 Ross County FC 2–2 Aberdeen FC D 2024-05-15 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Ross County FC D 2024-05-11 Ross County FC 1–5 Motherwell FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

2.17 Rangers FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

0.92 Ross County FC xG

I would bet for: Rangers FC to win 64% + Over 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Rangers FC64% Draw21% Ross County FC15%

Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes53% 0% No47%

Avg goals/match: 3.09

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	94%	6%
± 1.5	81%	19%
± 2.5	58%	42%
± 3.5	37%	63%
± 4.5	20%	80%

Double Chance

Rangers FC or Draw

85%

Draw or Ross County FC

36%

Rangers FC or Ross County FC

79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Rangers FC46% Draw41% Ross County FC13%

Actual: Rangers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 6–0 not predicted

6 – 0

Actual

2 – 0

10.6%

1 – 1

9.9%

2 – 1

9.5%

1 – 0

9.4%

3 – 0

7.5%

3 – 1

6.8%

0 – 0

6.2%

2 – 2

4.4%

4 – 0

1 – 2

4 – 1

3.8%

0 – 1

3.5%

Asian Handicap — Rangers FC

Handicap	Rangers FC covers	Push	Ross County FC covers
-2.5	22%	—	78%
-2	22%	20%	58%
-1.5	42%	—	58%
-1	42%	23%	36%
-0.5	64%	—	36%
+0.5	86%	—	14%
+1	86%	9%	5%
+1.5	95%	—	5%
+2	95%	4%	1%
+2.5	99%	—	1%

Clean Sheet

Rangers FC keeps clean sheet

40% ✗

Ross County FC keeps clean sheet

12% ✓

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