GLASGOW, Scotland (Interstat) — Rangers opened their Scottish Premiership campaign with a commanding 4-1 victory over Aberdeen FC at a rain-swept Ibrox Stadium on Saturday, March 21, 2026, exceeding pregame projections with a dominant second-half display.

The home side’s comprehensive win, which defied a simulated prediction of a 2-0 scoreline, was built on a rapid three-goal burst early in the second half that shattered a competitive first-half contest. Rangers entered the match as overwhelming favorites, with statistical models giving them a 90.3% probability of victory, and they ultimately delivered on that expectation.

Aberdeen, under new manager Tochi Chukwuani who also started in midfield, stunned the home crowd by taking a 35th-minute lead against the run of play. The player-manager capitalized on a defensive lapse to slot home, giving the visitors a surprising advantage. Rangers responded with increased pressure but reached halftime trailing.

Any hope of an Aberdeen upset was extinguished in a devastating seven-minute span after the restart. Rangers leveled the score in the 48th minute when forward Mikey Moore finished a swift attacking move. The turnaround was completed just four minutes later, as substitute Dennis Geiger made an immediate impact by putting Rangers ahead 2-1. Geiger then turned provider, setting up midfielder Nicolas Raskin for a close-range finish in the 62nd minute to give the hosts a decisive two-goal cushion.

Aberdeen’s discipline frayed as the game slipped away, with substitutes Jack Milne and Emmanuel Gyamfi both receiving yellow cards following their introductions. Geiger was also booked for his celebratory fervor after his goal. Rangers controlled the tempo thereafter, with Aberdeen unable to mount a serious challenge.

The scoring was concluded deep into second-half stoppage time. In the 96th minute, Rangers captain James Tavernier converted from the penalty spot after a foul in the area, bringing the final score to 4-1. The penalty incident was immediately preceded by a yellow card shown to Aberdeen’s Topi Keskinen.

The result provides a perfect start for Rangers under the Ibrox lights, immediately setting the tone for their title aspirations. They begin the Premiership season with one win and no losses. For Aberdeen, the defeat marks a difficult start to both their league campaign and the Chukwuani era, as they search for their first win across all competitions this season. The team will look to regroup after a performance that showed promise for a half but was ultimately overwhelmed by Rangers’ superior firepower and a game-changing contribution from their bench.