Rangers vs Aberdeen: match statistics
Rangers significantly outperform Aberdeen in every statistical aspect. The hosts sit 2nd in the table with an impressive run of five consecutive victories, while Aberdeen languish in 8th position with just 0.2 points per match in their last five outings. Rangers win 50% of their home matches, scoring an average of 1.2 goals while conceding just 0.8, confirming their defensive solidity (40% clean sheets). Aberdeen display very poor form on the road—losing 60% of matches, scoring an average of only 0.7 goals, and conceding 1.3 per match, coupled with a dramatic streak of four defeats in their last five games. Rangers' advantage in possession (62% vs 44%), shot efficiency, and xG values (1.9 vs 1.21) further confirms their dominance. Considering all these factors, a home win is the most probable scenario.
Rangers vs Aberdeen: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rangers played against Aberdeen in Premiership (Scotland). The game was played on January 6, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Rangers has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Aberdeen has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Rangers scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 0.85. Aberdeen scores 1.00 and allows 1.20. Games in this league average 2.56 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Rangers's games and 35% of Aberdeen's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 30%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rangers has the higher season xG average, 1.76 to 1.35 per game. Rangers takes 15.3 shots per game, while Aberdeen takes 12.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Rangers leads at halftime in 45% of its games and scores 0.85 goals per game after halftime. Aberdeen leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.65 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rangers's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Aberdeen, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premiership games average 2.56 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Rangers significantly outperform Aberdeen in every statistical aspect. The hosts sit 2nd in the table with an impressive run of five consecutive victories, while Aberdeen languish in 8th position with just 0.2 points per match in their last five outings. Rangers win 50% of their home matches, scoring an average of 1.2 goals while conceding just 0.8, confirming their defensive solidity (40% clean sheets). Aberdeen display very poor form on the road—losing 60% of matches, scoring an average of only 0.7 goals, and conceding 1.3 per match, coupled with a dramatic streak of four defeats in their last five games. Rangers' advantage in possession (62% vs 44%), shot efficiency, and xG values (1.9 vs 1.21) further confirms their dominance. Considering all these factors, a home win is the most probable scenario.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Rangers | Aberdeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.26 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Rangers is 200% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Rangers · 0.8 pts / game - Aberdeen
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Rangers is 50% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Rangers · 1 goals / game - Aberdeen
Rangers is 41% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.85 goals / game - Rangers · 1.2 goals / game - Aberdeen
Rangers scores in 85% of games (17 of 20 meczów), while Aberdeen keeps a clean sheet in 30% (6 of 20 meczów).
Aberdeen scores in 60% of games (12 of 20 meczów), while Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 35% (7 of 20 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Rangers
Over / Under - Aberdeen
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Rangers is 62% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.7 pts / game - Rangers · 1.05 pts / game - Aberdeen
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rangers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Aberdeen - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Rangers | Liga | Aberdeen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.35 | 2.56 | ▼ 2.20 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 50% | ▼ 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 50% | 50% | ▼ 30% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 29% | • 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 75% | ▼ 55% |
| Goal after half-time | • 80% | 79% | ▲ 85% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Rangers vs Aberdeen?
The Premiership match finished Rangers 2:0 Aberdeen. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Rangers vs Aberdeen?
Rangers score 1.50 goals per game on average and Aberdeen 1.00. The Premiership average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Rangers's matches and 35% of Aberdeen's.
What form are Rangers and Aberdeen in?
Over the last 5 games Rangers have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Aberdeen 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rangers vs Aberdeen?
The statistical background for Rangers vs Aberdeen — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.