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
Key match information
Rangers played Aberdeen in Premiership (Scotland). The match was played on 6 January 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Rangers: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Aberdeen: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Rangers scores 1.50 and concedes 0.85 goals per match. Aberdeen scores 1.00 and concedes 1.20. League average: 2.56 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Rangers 60%, Aberdeen 35%. Over 2.5: Rangers 50%, Aberdeen 30%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Rangers has higher xG: 1.76 vs 1.35. Rangers: 15.3 shots per match, Aberdeen: 12.7.
Match halves
Rangers: half-time lead 45%, second-half goals 0.85. Aberdeen: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.65.
Goals by minute
Rangers: 76-90+ (9 goals). Aberdeen: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premiership: 2.56 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Rangers is 200% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / match - Rangers · 0.8 pts / match - 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 match.
1.5 goals / match - Rangers · 1 goals / match - Aberdeen
Rangers is 41% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.85 goals / match - Rangers · 1.2 goals / match - Aberdeen
Rangers scores in 85% of matches (17 of 20 matches), while Aberdeen keeps a clean sheet in 30% (6 of 20 matches).
Aberdeen scores in 60% of matches (12 of 20 matches), while Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 35% (7 of 20 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Rangers
Over / Under - Aberdeen
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Rangers · 1.05 pts / match - Aberdeen
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rangers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 45% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Aberdeen - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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.