Scotland - PremiershipData current as of 12 September 2026

Rangers vs Kilmarnock: match statistics

Rangers crest
Rangers
5 : 1half-time 1:0
Kilmarnock crest
Kilmarnock
170%(1.14)
X20%(5.00)
210%(11.50)

Rangers clearly dominate this clash in every statistical aspect. The hosts sit in 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 13 wins and just 2 losses, while Kilmarnock ranks 11th with only 3 wins and as many as 13 defeats. At home, Rangers display excellent form – 58% won matches, 50% clean sheets, and a positive goal difference of +9, conceding an average of just 0.67 goals per match. Kilmarnock performs very poorly in away matches – only 8% wins, 50% losses, conceding an average of 2 goals per match, and holding a negative goal difference of -12. The difference in possession quality (61% vs 35%) and expected goals (xG 1.95 vs 1.1) further confirms the hosts' advantage. Form over the last 5 matches also favors Rangers (2.0 points per match vs 0.8), making them the decisive favorite for this meeting.

Rangers vs Kilmarnock: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Rangers played Kilmarnock in Premiership (Scotland). The match was played on 4 February 2026. Final score: 5:1.

Current form

Rangers: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Kilmarnock: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.

Goal statistics

Rangers scores 1.54 and concedes 0.71 goals per match. Kilmarnock scores 0.96 and concedes 1.79. League average: 2.55 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Rangers 50%, Kilmarnock 54%. Over 2.5: Rangers 46%, Kilmarnock 63%. League level: BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 48%.

xG, shots and style

Rangers has higher xG: 1.78 vs 1.24. Rangers: 15.8 shots per match, Kilmarnock: 10.7.

Match halves

Rangers: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 0.88. Kilmarnock: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.42.

Goals by minute

Rangers: 76-90+ (11 goals). Kilmarnock: 31-45+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Premiership: 2.55 goals per match, BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 48%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 2-0-0. Average goals 3.50, BTTS 50%.

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 clearly dominate this clash in every statistical aspect. The hosts sit in 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 13 wins and just 2 losses, while Kilmarnock ranks 11th with only 3 wins and as many as 13 defeats. At home, Rangers display excellent form – 58% won matches, 50% clean sheets, and a positive goal difference of +9, conceding an average of just 0.67 goals per match. Kilmarnock performs very poorly in away matches – only 8% wins, 50% losses, conceding an average of 2 goals per match, and holding a negative goal difference of -12. The difference in possession quality (61% vs 35%) and expected goals (xG 1.95 vs 1.1) further confirms the hosts' advantage. Form over the last 5 matches also favors Rangers (2.0 points per match vs 0.8), making them the decisive favorite for this meeting.

View the statistical overview

Half-by-half

1 : 0
1st half
4 : 1
2nd half

Match statistics

69Possession (%)31
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28Shots8
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10Shots on target2
RangersKilmarnock
3xG0.92
RangersKilmarnock
10Corners1
RangersKilmarnock
76Dangerous attacks37
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10Fouls7
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1Cards4
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Pre-match profilewhat 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.

1.54Goals scored / match0.96
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0.71Goals conceded / match1.79
RangersKilmarnock
59%Average possession40%
RangersKilmarnock
5.79Shots on target / match3.75
RangersKilmarnock

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

15.75Shots per match10.67
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5.79Shots on target3.75
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9.8%Shot conversion9%
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59%Possession40%
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1.78xG for1.24
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1.23xG against1.65
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Shooting quality

Rangers: DominantKilmarnock: Balanced
RangersKilmarnock
Accuracy (shots on target)37%35%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.270.26

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Rangers is 225% better for: last-5 form.

2.6 pts / match - Rangers · 0.8 pts / match - Kilmarnock

Rangers
WWWWD
Unbeaten in the last 5 matches
Season result split
54% W38% D8% L
Season (W-D-L)
13-9-2
2.00 pts / match · goal difference +20
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-1-0
2.60 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
7-4-1
Last 5 at home
5-0-0
WWWWW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 0.2xG: 1.73Opponent xG: 1.31BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 40%
Kilmarnock
LLDLW
Season result split
13% W33% D54% L
Season (W-D-L)
3-8-13
0.71 pts / match · goal difference -20
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-3
0.80 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
1-5-6
Last 5 away
0-2-3
LDLDL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 2.0xG: 1.25Opponent xG: 1.91BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 80%

Goalshow 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 60% better for: goals scored per match.

1.54 goals / match - Rangers · 0.96 goals / match - Kilmarnock

Rangers is 152% better for: goals conceded per match.

0.71 goals / match - Rangers · 1.79 goals / match - Kilmarnock

Rangers scoring profile: very strong

Rangers scores in 83% of matches (20 of 24 matches), while Kilmarnock keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 matches).

Kilmarnock scoring profile: mixed

Kilmarnock scores in 67% of matches (16 of 24 matches), while Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 46% (11 of 24 matches).

37Goals scored (season)23
RangersKilmarnock
17Goals conceded (season)43
RangersKilmarnock
2.25Average goals in match2.75
RangersKilmarnock
10Goals scored (last 5)6
RangersKilmarnock
1Goals conceded (last 5)10
RangersKilmarnock

How often they score at least...

83%1 goal67%
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50%2 goals25%
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21%3 goals4%
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0%4 goals0%
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How often they concede at least...

54%1 goal79%
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17%2 goals58%
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0%3 goals33%
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0%4 goals8%
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* 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.

47%
League average

Goal patterns

13%BTTS at half-time13%
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4%BTTS in both halves4%
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38%Scored in both halves17%
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BTTS and goal count

33%Min. 3 goals and BTTS42%
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13%Min. 3 goals without BTTS21%
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20%BTTS - last 560%
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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.

1st half

75%Min. 1 goal before half-time79%
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25%Min. 2 goals before half-time38%
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0%Min. 3 goals before half-time8%
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2nd half

75%Min. 1 goal after half-time83%
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38%Min. 2 goals after half-time54%
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13%Min. 3 goals after half-time13%
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Match halveswhen 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 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.75 pts / match - Rangers · 1.17 pts / match - Kilmarnock

Rangers - half-time state
46% leading38% draw17% trailing
Kilmarnock - half-time state
29% leading29% draw42% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.75Points per match (1st half)1.17
RangersKilmarnock
0.67Goals scored (1st half)0.54
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0.33Goals conceded (1st half)0.71
RangersKilmarnock
1Average goals (1st half)1.25
RangersKilmarnock
71%Clean sheet before half-time50%
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42%No goal before half-time58%
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After half-time (2nd half)

1.67Points per match (2nd half)0.92
RangersKilmarnock
0.88Goals scored (2nd half)0.42
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0.38Goals conceded (2nd half)1.08
RangersKilmarnock
1.25Average goals (2nd half)1.5
RangersKilmarnock
67%Clean sheet after half-time38%
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38%No goal after half-time58%
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Rangers - second-half results

42% W42% D17% L
42
Half-time points
16
Half-time goals
+8
Goal difference (1st half)
40
Second-half points
+12
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.75
PPG before half-time
Lead holding117%

Leads at half-time in 46% of matches and wins 54%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.0

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Kilmarnock - second-half results

21% W29% D50% L
28
Half-time points
13
Half-time goals
-4
Goal difference (1st half)
22
Second-half points
-16
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.17
PPG before half-time
Lead holding45%

Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 13%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.

Defence after half-time+0.4

Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Rangers - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.602.20
Goals scored / match0.61.4
Goals conceded / match0.20.0
Average goals in match0.81.4
1 goal60%60%
2 goals20%40%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet80%100%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference+2+7
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 40% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 3
Kilmarnock - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.201.20
Goals scored / match0.60.6
Goals conceded / match0.81.2
Average goals in match1.41.8
1 goal100%100%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet40%40%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference-1-3
Half-time: 40% leading - 0% draw - 60% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 0% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 3

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Rangers
ScoredConceded
7
1
0-15
4
3
16-30
5
4
31-45
6
1
46-60
4
5
61-75
11
3
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.

Kilmarnock
ScoredConceded
2
4
0-15
4
8
16-30
7
5
31-45
5
9
46-60
2
8
61-75
3
9
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.50
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.7 : 0.8
Estimated goal split
home : away
98%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
52%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+40%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
56%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
6%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 17 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Rangers

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.55
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.28
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-11.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.24
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.52
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
105%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
65%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.60
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
30% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 19% come in the first quarter-hour.
30%

Kilmarnock

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.41
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.42
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+1.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.28
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.14
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
88%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
123%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.09
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
13% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 9% come in the first quarter-hour.
13%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premiership).

Teams vs league

RangersLigaKilmarnock
Average goals in match 2.252.55 2.75
Both teams scored 50%47% 54%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 46%48% 63%
Clean sheets 46%31% 21%
Goal before half-time 75%73% 79%
Goal after half-time 75%78% 83%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.55
Average goals per match
47%
Both teams scored
48%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
31%
Clean sheets
1.46
Home goals / match
1.09
Away goals / match
+34%
Home attack advantage
+25%
Home defence advantage
+14%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
73%
1 goal
31%
2 goals
7%
3 goals
1%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
78%
1 goal
44%
2 goals
15%
3 goals
2%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. KilmarnockRed cardDominic Thompson
  2. RangersGoalJames Tavernier
  3. KilmarnockYellow cardTyreece John-Jules
  4. RangersYellow cardJames Tavernier
  5. KilmarnockYellow cardBruce Anderson
  6. KilmarnockSubstitutionOn: Aaron TshibolaOff: Liam Polworth
  7. KilmarnockSubstitutionOn: Joe HugillOff: Bruce Anderson
  8. RangersSubstitutionOn: Tuur RommensOff: Jayden Meghoma
  9. KilmarnockSubstitutionOn: Zac WilliamsOff: Michael Schjonning-Larsen
  10. RangersSubstitutionOn: Oliver AntmanOff: Bojan Miovski
  11. KilmarnockGoalGreg Kiltie
  12. RangersGoalOliver AntmanAssist: Tuur Rommens
  13. RangersGoalMikey MooreAssist: Oliver Antman

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.

David DickinsonMatches officiated: 19
4.95Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 253%Home wins11%Draws37%Away wins

Head-to-head

Recent meetings (2): Rangers 2 - 0 - 0 Kilmarnock. Average goals 3.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.

Kilmarnock FC
0 : 3
Rangers FC
Rangers FC
3 : 1
Kilmarnock FC

FAQ

What was the result of Rangers vs Kilmarnock?

The Premiership match finished Rangers 5:1 Kilmarnock. 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 Kilmarnock?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Rangers won 2, Kilmarnock won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Rangers vs Kilmarnock?

Rangers score 1.54 goals per game on average and Kilmarnock 0.96. The Premiership average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Rangers's matches and 54% of Kilmarnock's.

What form are Rangers and Kilmarnock in?

Over the last 5 games Rangers have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Kilmarnock 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rangers vs Kilmarnock?

The statistical background for Rangers vs Kilmarnock — 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.