Rangers vs Motherwell: match statistics
Rangers vs Motherwell: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rangers played against Motherwell in Premiership (Scotland). The game was played on December 27, 2025. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Rangers has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Motherwell has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Rangers scores 1.41 goals per game and allows 0.88. Motherwell scores 1.44 and allows 0.83. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Rangers's games and 50% of Motherwell's. The Over 2.5 rates are 47% and 39%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rangers has the higher season xG average, 1.71 to 1.44 per game. Rangers takes 14.9 shots per game, while Motherwell takes 12.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Rangers leads at halftime in 47% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Motherwell leads at halftime in 39% and scores 0.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rangers's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Motherwell, it is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premiership games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Stats by half
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 | Motherwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.35 |
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.
Motherwell is 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Rangers · 1.8 pts / game - Motherwell
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.
Motherwell is 6% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.88 goals / game - Rangers · 0.83 goals / game - Motherwell
Rangers scores in 82% of games (14 of 17 meczów), while Motherwell keeps a clean sheet in 50% (9 of 18 meczów).
Motherwell scores in 78% of games (14 of 18 meczów), while Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 35% (6 of 17 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 - Motherwell
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 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.76 pts / game - Rangers · 1.67 pts / game - Motherwell
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rangers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 47% of games and wins 41%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Motherwell - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
* 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): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* 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
Rangers
Motherwell
* 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 | Motherwell | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.29 | 2.59 | ▼ 2.28 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 51% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 47% | 52% | ▼ 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 29% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 82% | 75% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 80% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Rangers's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Motherwell. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Rangers vs Motherwell?
The Premiership match finished Rangers 1:0 Motherwell. 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 Motherwell?
Rangers score 1.41 goals per game on average and Motherwell 1.44. The Premiership average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Rangers's matches and 50% of Motherwell's.
What form are Rangers and Motherwell in?
Over the last 5 games Rangers have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Motherwell 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rangers vs Motherwell?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Rangers vs Motherwell: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.