Thursday , 2 July 2026

Rangers FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2022-23
Rangers FC
4 – 0
Full Time
St. Johnstone FC
Sat 13 Aug 2022 · 14:00 UTC Ibrox Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 38' Adam Montgomery
Y 52' Daniel Phillips
Connor Goldson 53' Y
Connor Goldson 54' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Rangers FC vs St. Johnstone FC — Premier League at Ibrox Stadium.

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

16
3
1
Rangers FC 20 games · Avg 2.7 goals St. Johnstone FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-08-13 Rangers FC 4–0 St. Johnstone FC 2022-03-02 St. Johnstone FC 0–1 Rangers FC 2021-09-11 St. Johnstone FC 1–2 Rangers FC 2021-04-21 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Rangers FC 2021-02-03 Rangers FC 1–0 St. Johnstone FC

Recent Form

Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Aug St. Johnstone FC H 4–0 W
09 Aug Royale Union Saint-Gilloise H 3–0 W
06 Aug Kilmarnock FC H 2–0 W
02 Aug Royale Union Saint-Gilloise A 0–2 L
30 Jul Livingston FC A 2–1 W
18 May Eintracht Frankfurt A 5–6 L
St. Johnstone FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Aug Rangers FC A 0–4 L
06 Aug Motherwell FC A 2–1 W
30 Jul Hibernian FC H 0–1 L
15 May Hibernian FC A 0–4 L
11 May Aberdeen FC H 1–0 W
07 May Livingston FC A 1–1 D

Key Stats

35% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Rangers FC is hosting St. Johnstone FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 7' Daniel Phillips is ready to make an impact after coming on for Cameron MacPherson at the 7 minute mark.
  • 12' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 17' It is a cagey affair so far. Rangers FC in their trying to find a way past St. Johnstone FC's compact .
  • 22' 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.
  • 27' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 32' Malik Tillman is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 2 goals this season for the .
  • 37' It looks like no one’s ball. Rangers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 38' Adam Montgomery has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 38.
  • 43' The travelling St. Johnstone FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 48' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 48 minutes.
  • 52' Controversy at the stadium! Daniel Phillips argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 53' Poor challenge from Connor Goldson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 54' Controversy at the stadium! Connor Goldson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 59' 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.
  • 60' It is a substitution in St. Johnstone FC team. Thelonius Bair is replaced by Stevie May on 60 minute.
  • 62' Antonio-Mirko Colak makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Rangers FC are in front.
  • 66' A change in the Rangers FC ranks — Scott Wright exits the field as Scott Arfield enters on 66.
  • 67' Tom Lawrence has so much to prove this time. He replaces Malik Tillman on 67 minute.
  • 72' Rangers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 77' The supporters are chanting for Michael O'Halloran. He replaces Jamie Murphy on 77 minute.
  • 78' Rangers FC ring the changes. John Lundstram has done his job and it is now time for Glen Kamara to step up.
  • 79' Time for substitution for St. Johnstone FC. Drey Wright is replaced by Alistair Crawford.
  • 80' GOAL! Scott Arfield scores on 80.
  • 81' Scott Arfield has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 81 minutes.
  • 83' Against the run of play, Tom Lawrence has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 88' Supporters expect more eagerness from James Tavernier, as he is very good at scoring at Ibrox Stadium with 44 goals in the last 36 games.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Rangers FC players.

Lineups

Rangers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst

St. Johnstone FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
James Tavernier 7
Alfredo Morelos 5
Glen Kamara 3
Scott Arfield 3
Vaclav Cerny 3
Kemar Roofe 3
Jermain Defoe 2
Mohammed Diomande 2

Head to Head

2022-08-13 Rangers FC 4–0 St. Johnstone FC 2022-03-02 St. Johnstone FC 0–1 Rangers FC 2021-09-11 St. Johnstone FC 1–2 Rangers FC 2021-04-21 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Rangers FC 2021-02-03 Rangers FC 1–0 St. Johnstone FC

Rangers FC Form

2022-08-13 Rangers FC 4–0 St. Johnstone FC W 2022-08-09 Rangers FC 3–0 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise W 2022-08-06 Rangers FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC W 2022-08-02 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 2–0 Rangers FC L 2022-07-30 Livingston FC 1–2 Rangers FC W 2022-05-18 Eintracht Frankfurt 6–5 Rangers FC L

St. Johnstone FC Form

2022-08-13 Rangers FC 4–0 St. Johnstone FC L 2022-08-06 Motherwell FC 1–2 St. Johnstone FC W 2022-07-30 St. Johnstone FC 0–1 Hibernian FC L 2022-05-15 Hibernian FC 4–0 St. Johnstone FC L 2022-05-11 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 Aberdeen FC W 2022-05-07 Livingston FC 1–1 St. Johnstone FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.93 Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73 St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for: Rangers FC to win 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rangers FC64% Draw22% St. Johnstone FC14%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Rangers FC or Draw
87%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
36%
Rangers FC or St. Johnstone FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Rangers FC45% Draw44% St. Johnstone FC11%
Actual: Rangers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.9%
2 – 0
12.8%
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 0
8.9%
3 – 0
8%
3 – 1
6%
0 – 1
4.3%
4 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
3.4%
2 – 2
3.4%
4 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — Rangers FC

Handicap Rangers FC covers Push St. Johnstone FC covers
-2.5 20% — 80%
-2 20% 20% 60%
-1.5 40% — 60%
-1 40% 25% 36%
-0.5 64% — 36%
+0.5 88% — 12%
+1 88% 9% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
49% ✗
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

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