Sunday , 16 August 2026

Rangers FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
Rangers FC
2 – 0
Full Time
St. Johnstone FC
Sun 6 Oct 2024 · 19:00 UTC Ibrox Stadium 44,744 HT 45' · FT 45'
Vaclav Cerny 34' 1–0
Vaclav Cerny 58' 2–0
Y 22' Aaron Essel
Nicolas Raskin 63' Y
Ianis Hagi 81' R

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee David Dickinson
  • Assistant 1 Jonathan Bell (Scotland)
  • Assistant 2 Chris Rae (Scotland)

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

16
3
1
Rangers FC 20 games · Avg 2.7 goals St. Johnstone FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-10-06 Rangers FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC 2024-02-18 St. Johnstone FC 0–3 Rangers FC 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

Recent Form

Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Oct St. Johnstone FC H 2–0 W
03 Oct Olympique Lyonnais H 1–4 L
29 Sep Hibernian FC H 1–0 W
26 Sep Malmo FF A 2–0 W
15 Sep Dundee United FC A 1–0 W
01 Sep Celtic FC A 0–3 L
St. Johnstone FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Oct Rangers FC A 0–2 L
28 Sep Celtic FC H 0–6 L
21 Sep Ross County FC A 3–3 D
14 Sep Hibernian FC A 0–2 L
31 Aug Motherwell FC H 1–2 L
24 Aug Dundee United FC A 0–2 L

Season Stats

Rangers FC St. Johnstone FC
#9 Position #6
1 Points 3
2 Played 2
0 / 1 / 1 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 1
2 Scored 4
3 Conceded 4
-1 GD +0
0.50 PPG 1.50
0% Win % 50%

Key Stats

35% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
St. Johnstone FC this season

Rangers FC are 9th (1 pts). St. Johnstone FC are 6th (3 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
St. Johnstone FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Rangers FC launch into their encounter with St. Johnstone FC.
  • 5' It’s high time Philippe Clement made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 15' St. Johnstone FC come into this ranked 11 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 20' 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 Jack Butland suffering a number of foals already.
  • 22' A moment of madness from Aaron Essel on 22 minutes earns him a card. St. Johnstone FC will be frustrated.
  • 27' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 32' Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 34' What a moment for Vaclav Cerny! That strike on 34 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 39' 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.
  • 44' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 46' Fresh legs for Rangers FC! Connor Barron comes on to replace Mohammed Diomande.
  • 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 58' What composure from Vaclav Cerny! The Czech Republic international strokes it home. 2-0.
  • 60' Hamza Igamane gets the nod from Rangers FC. He replaces Cyriel Dessers and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 63' Nicolas Raskin catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 63.
  • 68' Over 68 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 73' The supporters are chanting for Neraysho Kasanwirjo. He replaces Vaclav Cerny on 73 minute.
  • 78' A quiet spell here at Ibrox Stadium. Rangers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 81' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Ianis Hagi.
  • 84' The supporters are chanting for Dujon Sterling. He replaces Nedim Bajrami on 84 minute.
  • 89' St. Johnstone FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • Another three points for Rangers FC.

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 Simo Valakari

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2024-10-06 Rangers FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC 2024-02-18 St. Johnstone FC 0–3 Rangers FC 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

Rangers FC Form

2024-10-06 Rangers FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC W 2024-10-03 Rangers FC 1–4 Olympique Lyonnais L 2024-09-29 Rangers FC 1–0 Hibernian FC W 2024-09-26 Malmo FF 0–2 Rangers FC W 2024-09-15 Dundee United FC 0–1 Rangers FC W 2024-09-01 Celtic FC 3–0 Rangers FC L

St. Johnstone FC Form

2024-10-06 Rangers FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC L 2024-09-28 St. Johnstone FC 0–6 Celtic FC L 2024-09-21 Ross County FC 3–3 St. Johnstone FC D 2024-09-14 Hibernian FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC L 2024-08-31 St. Johnstone FC 1–2 Motherwell FC L 2024-08-24 Dundee United FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.84 Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35 St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rangers FC54% Draw23% St. Johnstone FC23%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Rangers FC or Draw
77%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
46%
Rangers FC or St. Johnstone FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rangers FC35% Draw42% St. Johnstone FC23%
Actual: Rangers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
6.9%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 0
5.7%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
4.8%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
3.8%
0 – 2
3.8%

Asian Handicap — Rangers FC

Handicap Rangers FC covers Push St. Johnstone FC covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 15% 73%
-1.5 27% — 73%
-1 27% 21% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 15% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✗
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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