Thursday , 2 July 2026

Rangers FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Rangers FC
2 – 0
Full Time
St. Johnstone FC
Wed 20 Dec 2023 · 19:45 UTC Ibrox Stadium 46,931 HT 45' · FT 45'
Cyriel Dessers 28' 2–0
James Tavernier pen 85' 2–0
R 33' Diallang Jaiyesimi
Y 38' Matthew Smith
Y 45' Daniel Phillips
Connor Goldson 45' Y
Todd Cantwell 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Alan Muir
  • Assistant 1 Dougie Potter
  • Assistant 2 Drew Kirkland

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
2023-12-20 Rangers FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC 2023-09-16 St. Johnstone FC 0–2 Rangers FC 2023-01-28 Rangers FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC 2022-11-06 St. Johnstone FC 2–1 Rangers FC 2022-08-13 Rangers FC 4–0 St. Johnstone FC

Recent Form

Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Dec St. Johnstone FC H 2–0 W
14 Dec Real Betis Balompie A 3–2 W
09 Dec Dundee FC H 3–1 W
06 Dec Heart of Midlothian FC A 1–0 W
03 Dec St. Mirren FC H 2–0 W
30 Nov Aris Limassol H 1–1 D
St. Johnstone FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Dec Rangers FC A 0–2 L
16 Dec Hibernian FC H 1–0 W
09 Dec Motherwell FC A 1–1 D
06 Dec St. Mirren FC H 1–0 W
03 Dec Celtic FC H 1–3 L
25 Nov Heart of Midlothian FC A 0–1 L

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Rangers FC have kicked off against St. Johnstone FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Scott Wright, a Scotland , has 6 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Rangers FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past St. Johnstone FC's compact 5-4-1.
  • 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 16' The whistle greets Kemar Roofe as he departs to be replaced by Cyriel Dessers.
  • 21' Liam Gordon is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rangers FC so far.
  • 26' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rangers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 28' Cyriel Dessers puts Rangers FC on the lead.
  • 33' A meaty challenge results in booking for Diallang Jaiyesimi on 33.
  • 35' The supporters are chanting for Chris Kane. He replaces Sven Sprangler on 35 minute.
  • 38' The referee calls foul for Matthew Smith. He receives a card.
  • 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.
  • 45' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Daniel Phillips on 45 minutes.
  • 46' John Lundstram makes way for Dujon Sterling at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rangers FC.
  • 51' The travelling St. Johnstone FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 56' The 24-year-old Oludare Olufunwa has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 60' Tony Gallacher gets the nod from St. Johnstone FC. He replaces Filip Franczak and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 65' 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.
  • 68' Todd Cantwell has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sam Lammers on 68 minute.
  • 72' A change in the St. Johnstone FC ranks — Oludare Olufunwa exits the field as Ryan McGowan enters on 72.
  • 77' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 82' Maksym Kucheriavyi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 251 appearances.
  • 85' What a strike from James Tavernier! The score is 2-0.
  • 86' Leon King has so much to prove this time. He replaces James Tavernier on 86 minute.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Todd Cantwell is booked for Rangers FC — card on 90.
  • St. Johnstone 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

Coach Philippe Clement

St. Johnstone FC Lineups

5-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven MacLean

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
James Tavernier 7
Alfredo Morelos 5
Kemar Roofe 3
Glen Kamara 3
Scott Arfield 3
Vaclav Cerny 3
Nicky Clark 2
Ianis Hagi 2

Head to Head

2023-12-20 Rangers FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC 2023-09-16 St. Johnstone FC 0–2 Rangers FC 2023-01-28 Rangers FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC 2022-11-06 St. Johnstone FC 2–1 Rangers FC 2022-08-13 Rangers FC 4–0 St. Johnstone FC

Rangers FC Form

2023-12-20 Rangers FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC W 2023-12-14 Real Betis Balompie 2–3 Rangers FC W 2023-12-09 Rangers FC 3–1 Dundee FC W 2023-12-06 Heart of Midlothian FC 0–1 Rangers FC W 2023-12-03 Rangers FC 2–0 St. Mirren FC W 2023-11-30 Rangers FC 1–1 Aris Limassol D

St. Johnstone FC Form

2023-12-20 Rangers FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC L 2023-12-16 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 Hibernian FC W 2023-12-09 Motherwell FC 1–1 St. Johnstone FC D 2023-12-06 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 St. Mirren FC W 2023-12-03 St. Johnstone FC 1–3 Celtic FC L 2023-11-25 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–0 St. Johnstone FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.66 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 60% + Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rangers FC60% Draw25% St. Johnstone FC15%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.39
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Rangers FC or Draw
85%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
40%
Rangers FC or St. Johnstone FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rangers FC40% Draw48% St. Johnstone FC12%
Actual: Rangers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.3%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.9%
0 – 0
11.2%
2 – 1
8.9%
3 – 0
6.6%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
5%
1 – 2
3.9%
2 – 2
3.3%
4 – 0
2.8%
0 – 2
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Rangers FC

Handicap Rangers FC covers Push St. Johnstone FC covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 18% 67%
-1.5 33% — 67%
-1 33% 25% 42%
-0.5 58% — 42%
+0.5 85% — 15%
+1 85% 11% 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
20% ✓

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