25 September 2016 at 12:00

21
Full Time
Referee: John Beaton

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Rangers dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Aberdeen2wins
2draws10 meetings
Rangers6wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.2

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.1%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 35.0%Draw 30.9%Away 39.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.753.202.45
Max2.953.302.61
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market33.1%29.6%37.4%
Public market32.5%29.3%38.2%

Aberdeen vs Rangers — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Aberdeen
Result vs. Market: Rangers (39%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

AberdeenHalf-time:00Rangers
10Shots11
4Shots on target3

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
21/03/26Rangers4–1Aberdeen1.25/5.75/9.00
11/01/26Aberdeen0–2Rangers4.75/3.70/1.68
06/01/26Rangers2–0Aberdeen1.49/3.90/6.25
11/05/25Rangers4–0Aberdeen1.60/4.17/5.14
13/04/25Aberdeen2–2Rangers3.20/4.05/2.00
15/01/25Rangers3–0Aberdeen1.25/5.83/11.26
30/10/24Aberdeen2–1Rangers3.36/3.54/2.11
06/02/24Rangers2–1Aberdeen1.22/6.33/12.49
26/11/23Aberdeen1–1Rangers6.06/4.37/1.51
30/09/23Rangers1–3Aberdeen1.27/5.76/10.58

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Aberdeen

W 455D 284L 452
Over 2.548
Goals scored1491

Away Record: Rangers

W 697D 196L 145
Over 2.558
Goals scored2204

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Aberdeen defeated Rangers 2:1. The match was played in Premiership 2016. Goals were scored by J. Hayes 46′, A. Halliday 79′ (pen.), J. Maddison 90′. 9 yellow cards were shown. Aberdeen had 45% possession while Rangers held 55%. Aberdeen had 8 shots (4 on target) compared to 10 (3 on target) for Rangers. Aberdeen made 3 substitutions, Rangers made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Aberdeen and Rangers — 3 goals and 9 cards recorded during the match.

Aberdeen
Rangers
Kick Off
Half Time
P. PawlettJ. Maddison
46′
J. Hayes

assist: A. Rooney

46′
Mark Reynolds53′
63′
H. ForresterN. Kranjčar
69′
M. WaghornM. O'Halloran
77′
J. GarnerK. Miller
Jonny Hayes79′
79′
81′Niko Kranjčar
N. McGinnW. Burns
81′
A. RooneyA. Taylor
90+1′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Aberdeen had 45% possession against Rangers's 55%. Aberdeen registered 8 shots (4 on target) while Rangers managed 10 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 4–8. Fouls committed: 21–12.

4Shots on Goal3
4Shots off Goal7
8Total Shots10
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
21Fouls12
4Corner Kicks8
1Offsides2
45%Ball Possession55%
5Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves2
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Aberdeen have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 defeats. Rangers show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

Aberdeen

WLLDLL

Rangers

WWWWDD

Aberdeen vs Rangers Head to Head Results

Aberdeen and Rangers have met 42 times — Aberdeen won 6, Rangers won 27, with 9 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Rangers leads the head-to-head with 27 victories from 42 meetings. A combined 119 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.83 per match (35 for the home side, 84 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 21 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 23 games (55%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Rangers are currently unbeaten in the last 6 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–4 in 2019.

6

Aberdeen

9

Drawn

27

Rangers

Goals: 35Goals: 84

Recent Meetings (42)

21 Mar 2026Rangers4 – 1Aberdeen
11 Jan 2026Aberdeen0 – 2Rangers
6 Jan 2026Rangers2 – 0Aberdeen
11 May 2025Rangers4 – 0Aberdeen
13 Apr 2025Aberdeen2 – 2Rangers
15 Jan 2025Rangers3 – 0Aberdeen
30 Oct 2024Aberdeen2 – 1Rangers
6 Feb 2024Rangers2 – 1Aberdeen
17 Dec 2023Rangers1 – 0Aberdeen
26 Nov 2023Aberdeen1 – 1Rangers
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026