Rangers vs Motherwell: match statistics
Rangers vs Motherwell: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Rangers played Motherwell in Premiership (Scotland). The match was played on 26 April 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Current form
Rangers: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Motherwell: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Rangers scores 2.00 and concedes 0.94 goals per match. Motherwell scores 1.58 and concedes 0.88. League average: 2.73 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Rangers 61%, Motherwell 45%. Over 2.5: Rangers 55%, Motherwell 39%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Rangers has higher xG: 1.90 vs 1.58. Rangers: 16.8 shots per match, Motherwell: 13.4.
Match halves
Rangers: half-time lead 52%, second-half goals 1.18. Motherwell: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 0.88.
Goals by minute
Rangers: 76-90+ (19 goals). Motherwell: 46-60 (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premiership: 2.73 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 1-2-0. Average goals 1.67, BTTS 67%.
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 are favorites at home: the hosts score an average of 2.12 goals per home match (66 goals this season) and produce 18.06 shots with 6.29 on target, while Motherwell away average 1.44 goals and 12.38 shots with 4.06 on target. Rangers also hold a clear advantage in xG and defence — home xG is 2.00 versus xG against 1.04 and 0.94 goals conceded at home, whereas the visitors have xG for 1.44, xG against 1.44 and concede 1.25 goals on the road. The form gap is significant: Rangers have scored 15 goals in their last 5 matches and average 2.6 points in that period (form 'dwwww'), while Motherwell have scored only 5 goals and average 0.2 points (form 'lldll'). Both teams show similar shot conversion (12% vs 12%), but the advantage in chance creation (6.29 vs 4.06 shots on target) and superior home goal differential (2.12 vs 1.44) favour the hosts. On this basis I assess the probability of a Rangers win at 72%, draw 16% and a Motherwell win 12%.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
I assess that the 'No' scenario is more likely because Rangers concede only 0.53 goals per home match on average and have kept a clean sheet in 71% of games, with a season home BTTS rate of just 29%. Motherwell have a higher away BTTS rate (63%) and season averages of 1.44 goals scored and 1.25 conceded away, but in their last 5 matches the visitors averaged only 1.0 goal scored and 2.2 goals conceded. Rangers also show superior chance creation efficiency: in the last 5 matches they averaged 3.0 goals with an xG of 2.26, while Motherwell have 1.0 goal and xG 1.55, and average shots on target 5.88 versus 4.06 in favor of the hosts. Season totals for the home side (66 scored, 31 conceded) versus the visitors (52 scored, 29 conceded) indicate that although both teams can score, Rangers’ defense at home materially reduces the probability of BTTS. For these reasons I assign a higher probability to 'No' and recommend that selection as the strongest signal from the available data.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Based on xG I project Rangers to have 1.58 expected goals (attack xG 1.71 and Motherwell defensive xG 1.44 giving (1.71+1.44)/2 = 1.575 ≈ 1.58), and Motherwell 1.23 ((1.44+1.02)/2 = 1.23), totaling 2.81 goals. Rangers at home have 82% of matches with over 1.5 goals, and Motherwell away 75%, therefore I rate Over 1.5 very highly at 88%. For the 2.5 line season-wide it's 29% (Rangers) vs 50% (Motherwell), but in the last 5 matches over 2.5 rates are 60% (Rangers) and 80% (Motherwell), and the combined xG 2.81 leans slightly toward Over 2.5 — I assign it a 62% probability. The 3.5 line has much weaker support (seasonally 18% vs 38% and expected 2.81 goals), so I price Over 3.5 at 28%; additionally Rangers have 71% clean sheets at home, which limits the risk of a very high scoreline.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Rangers are the favorite to both lead at the break and win the match: they lead at half-time in 53% of their matches this season, and in the last 5 fixtures they led at the break in 60%, with an average of 0.76 first-half goals scored and only 0.29 conceded before half-time. Over the full match the home side averages 1.71 goals scored and concedes 0.53, while Motherwell average 1.44 scored and 1.25 conceded, giving Rangers a clear advantage in attack and defense. Rangers generate an xG of 1.71 versus 1.44 for the visitors and average 5.88 shots on target compared to Motherwell’s 4.06; additionally, they earn an average of 2.24 points in second halves versus 0.88 for the visitors and win the second half in 65% of matches compared to 13% for Motherwell. Motherwell are in poor form (0% wins in the last 5 matches and 0% leading at half-time in that span), so the most likely scenario is Rangers taking the lead at half-time and maintaining the win to full-time, hence the highest probability is for 1/1 (51%).
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 | Motherwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.32 |
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 1200% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - Rangers · 0.2 pts / match - 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.
Rangers is 27% better for: goals scored per match.
2 goals / match - Rangers · 1.58 goals / match - Motherwell
Motherwell is 7% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.94 goals / match - Rangers · 0.88 goals / match - Motherwell
Rangers scores in 88% of matches (29 of 33 matches), while Motherwell keeps a clean sheet in 52% (17 of 33 matches).
Motherwell scores in 82% of matches (27 of 33 matches), while Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 36% (12 of 33 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 - Motherwell
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 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.85 pts / match - Rangers · 1.7 pts / match - Motherwell
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rangers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 52% of matches and wins 58%. 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.
Motherwell - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -4 |
* 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 (19 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +13 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (12 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Rangers
Motherwell
* 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 | Motherwell | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.94 | 2.73 | ▼ 2.45 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 50% | ▼ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 55% | 51% | ▼ 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 28% | ▲ 52% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 82% | 75% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | • 79% | 79% | • 79% |
^ 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 (3): Rangers 1 - 2 - 0 Motherwell. Average goals 1.67, both teams scored in 67% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Rangers vs Motherwell?
The Premiership match finished Rangers 2:3 Motherwell. 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 Motherwell?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Rangers won 1, Motherwell won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 1.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Rangers vs Motherwell?
Rangers score 2.00 goals per game on average and Motherwell 1.58. The Premiership average is 2.73 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Rangers's matches and 45% of Motherwell's.
What form are Rangers and Motherwell in?
Over the last 5 games Rangers have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Motherwell 0-1-4 (0.20 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.