Rangers vs Dundee United: match statistics
Rangers vs Dundee United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Rangers played Dundee United in Premiership (Scotland). The match was played on 4 April 2026. Final score: 4:2.
Current form
Rangers: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Dundee United: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Rangers scores 1.81 and concedes 0.84 goals per match. Dundee United scores 1.29 and concedes 1.55. League average: 2.66 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Rangers 58%, Dundee United 58%. Over 2.5: Rangers 52%, Dundee United 48%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Rangers has higher xG: 1.87 vs 1.47. Rangers: 16.6 shots per match, Dundee United: 13.2.
Match halves
Rangers: half-time lead 52%, second-half goals 1.03. Dundee United: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.81.
Goals by minute
Rangers: 76-90+ (17 goals). Dundee United: 61-75 (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premiership: 2.66 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-2-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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
I predict a Rangers win (1) because the hosts have a clear advantage in key metrics: at home they win 63% of matches, score an average of 2.00 goals per game and record 6.06 shots on target, while Dundee United away win rate is only 20%, they score 1.47 goals and average 4.4 shots on target per match. Defensively Rangers also perform better — they concede 0.88 goals at home and have 38% clean sheets, whereas Dundee concedes 1.87 goals away and keeps a clean sheet in only 7% of matches. The quality-of-chances gap is visible in xG: Rangers’ average xG For is 1.98 versus Dundee’s 1.36, and average xG Against is 1.01 versus 1.65, indicating the hosts create more valuable opportunities and allow fewer dangerous chances. Form in the last 5 matches is also more favorable to Rangers (2 wins and 3 draws, 1.8 points per game) than to Dundee (2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses, 1.4 points per game). Considering the advantage in efficiency (56 goals versus 40 in the season), possession (61% versus 42%) and lower average goals conceded, I assess chances at 68% for Rangers, 18% for a draw and 14% for Dundee United.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
I rate BTTS - Yes at 70% because Dundee United concedes an average of 1.87 goals away and has only 7% of away matches with a clean sheet, increasing the likelihood that the home side will score. Rangers have scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches (1.8 per game) with a recent xG of 2.36, while Dundee have conceded 7 goals in their last 5 matches (1.4 per game) and had xG against of 1.32, so recent form and xG favor goals from both sides. Season BTTS rates are 50% for Rangers and 67% for Dundee, and both teams had BTTS in 60% of their last 5 matches, which is a consistent signal in favor of Yes. Shot and chance quality stats also support this scenario: Rangers average 14.44 shots with 4.69 on target and xG 1.57, and Dundee 11.87 shots with 4.4 on target and xG 1.36. Additionally, season goal balances (Rangers 56 scored/26 conceded vs Dundee 40 scored/48 conceded) show Dundee are more prone to conceding, making BTTS more likely.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The model based on average xG gives 1.61 expected goals for Rangers ((1.57 + 1.65)/2) and 1.56 for Dundee United ((1.36 + 1.75)/2), totaling 3.17 goals. Season stats show Rangers have Over 1.5 in 81% of matches, Dundee United in 100%, and BTTS occurred in 50% of Rangers matches and 67% of Dundee matches, confirming both teams' scoring potential. In the last 5 matches Rangers averaged 1.8 goals with an average xG of 2.36, and Dundee averaged 1.4 goals with xG 1.67; both teams had Over 2.5 in 60% of those games. Although season Over 2.5 rates are 44% for Rangers and 53% for Dundee (league 49%), the higher recent xG and current form suggest increased chances of at least 3 goals. Therefore I recommend a bet on Over 2.5 as the strongest signal (probability 62%), with Over 1.5 very likely (92%) and Over 3.5 less likely (31%).
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
I expect Rangers to lead at the break and ultimately win the match (HT/FT 1/1). In the last five home appearances the hosts led at half-time in 60% of cases (3/5) versus only 20% for the visitors (1/5), with an average of 0.8 goals in the first half for Rangers compared to 0.4 for the away side. Rangers also show higher seasonal xG (xG_for_avg_home 1.57 vs xG_for_avg_away 1.36) and more points per game this season (seasonPPG_home 1.31 vs seasonPPG_away 1.07), indicating an advantage in chance creation. In their last five matches Rangers have not lost (last5_losePercentage_overall_home 0%), whereas Dundee United have lost 40% of their last five (last5_losePercentage_overall_away 40%), which increases the likelihood the hosts will maintain a halftime lead. Although Dundee United have a higher season goals scored average (seasonScoredAVG_away 1.47 vs seasonScoredAVG_home 1.13) and a higher percentage of BTTS matches (seasonBTTSPercentage_away 67%), Rangers have a higher clean sheet rate (seasonCSPercentage_home 25% vs 7%), so I expect the hosts’ advantage to hold. Therefore the strongest data signal is HT/FT 1/1; as a secondary option I consider 1/X due to the relatively high draw rates this season (drawPercentage_home 38% / drawPercentage_away 47%).
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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 | Dundee United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.28 |
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 38% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Rangers · 1.6 pts / match - Dundee United
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 40% better for: goals scored per match.
1.81 goals / match - Rangers · 1.29 goals / match - Dundee United
Rangers is 85% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.84 goals / match - Rangers · 1.55 goals / match - Dundee United
Rangers scores in 87% of matches (27 of 31 matches), while Dundee United keeps a clean sheet in 16% (5 of 31 matches).
Dundee United scores in 68% of matches (21 of 31 matches), while Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 39% (12 of 31 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 - Dundee United
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 70% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.87 pts / match - Rangers · 1.1 pts / match - Dundee United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rangers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 52% of matches and wins 55%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Dundee United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 26%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 (17 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +11 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (10 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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
Rangers
Dundee United
* 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 | Dundee United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.65 | 2.66 | ▲ 2.84 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 58% | 50% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 49% | • 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 39% | 29% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 74% | ▲ 84% |
| Goal after half-time | • 77% | 78% | ▲ 84% |
^ 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
Recent meetings (2): Rangers 0 - 2 - 0 Dundee United. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Rangers vs Dundee United?
The Premiership match finished Rangers 4:2 Dundee United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Rangers and Dundee United?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Rangers won 0, Dundee United won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Rangers vs Dundee United?
Rangers score 1.81 goals per game on average and Dundee United 1.29. The Premiership average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Rangers's matches and 58% of Dundee United's.
What form are Rangers and Dundee United in?
Over the last 5 games Rangers have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Dundee United 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rangers vs Dundee United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Rangers vs Dundee United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.