Prediction for match Rangers — St. Mirren

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In the Premiership on December 30, Rangers will face St. Mirren. Bookmakers have Rangers as the favorite: their win is priced at 1.60, a draw at 3.82, and a St. Mirren victory at 5.55. The probability percentages are as follows: Rangers - 58.58%, draw - 24.54%, St. Mirren - 16.89%. These figures highlight a significant advantage for Rangers, though St. Mirren has been competitive this season, as evidenced by their recent results.

Team Results and Statistics

Rangers average 52.2% possession over their last five matches, committing 13.2 fouls, receiving 1.8 yellow cards, and being caught offside once per game. St. Mirren trails slightly in possession (47%) but receives fewer cautions (1 yellow card) and commits slightly fewer fouls (12), with 1.25 offsides. Recent matches for Rangers: December 27 - Rangers vs. Motherwell - 1-0, December 21 - Hearts vs. Rangers - 2-1, December 15 - Rangers vs. Hibernian - 1-0. St. Mirren's last three games: December 27 - St. Mirren vs. Kilmarnock - 0-0, December 20 - St. Mirren vs. Livingston - 1-0, December 14 - St. Mirren vs. Celtic - 3-1. Their last head-to-head was on August 24: St. Mirren vs. Rangers - 1-1.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In their last five games, Rangers hit over 2.5 goals three times and under twice. St. Mirren saw over 2.5 goals twice and under three times. Rangers' matches average 2.2 goals, St. Mirren's 2.25. Goals scored: Rangers - 1.4, St. Mirren - 1.5, with both teams conceding less than one goal per game (0.8 and 0.75 respectively). Over 1.5 goals in the first half occurred twice for Rangers and once for St. Mirren; in the second half, once for Rangers and twice for St. Mirren. Rangers frequently score between the 31st and 45th minutes (67%), while St. Mirren is most productive from the 61st to 75th minute (56%). Both teams are most vulnerable at the end of the match: Rangers concede 40% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes, St. Mirren 50% in the same period. Based on this data, a moderately high-scoring match is expected, and a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.88 seems promising.

Analysis of Corner Totals

Rangers average 5.2 corners per game, St. Mirren 6.75. In the last five matches, Rangers exceeded 9.5 total corners three times, St. Mirren four times. The closest total to the average sum (11.95) is 11.5, but no odds are available for this figure. The nearest total with odds is 9.5, but it is not offered. Given both teams' high activity on the flanks, considering over 10 corners is reasonable if that line becomes available. Considering the teams' average flank activity, the number of corners should be above the league average.