It’s become a familiar complaint at Ibrox: “We don’t create enough.” But looking at the league comparison you’ve laid out, it’s hard to argue Rangers are starved of opportunities. The bigger problem is turning good positions into goals, and doing it often enough to keep pace at the top end.
Rangers are making chances, just not cashing in
Based on the figures listed, Rangers sit 3rd in the league for chances created. That’s not a side that’s blunt in terms of getting into the final third or working openings. It’s a side that’s getting there and then not being ruthless enough when it matters.
The conversion rate is the sting. Rangers are shown as joint 9th for goal conversion at 9%. That’s the kind of number that turns decent performances into frustrating afternoons, especially in games where the opposition sit in and you’re basically playing attack v defence for long spells.
Big chances missed: it’s not just us, but it still matters
One thing that jumps out is how messy the whole league can be in front of goal. Even the sides around the top end are missing plenty. Celtic, in your list, have missed a huge amount of big chances. Hearts and Hibs have missed their fair share too. So it’s not like Rangers are uniquely wasteful in isolation.
But the key point is that Rangers are still listed as joint 4th for big chances missed, while also being joint 5th for goals scored. That’s the gap. If you’re making lots of chances, you need the output to match, otherwise you’re leaving doors open for dropped points and momentum swings.
The early run put us behind the curve
You also mention the start under Martin, with 5 goals in 7 games. Whether you see that as a tactical issue, confidence, selection, or just a lack of sharpness, it matters because those runs drag down the overall totals and leave you chasing.
Truth is, if Rangers keep creating at this level, the conversation should shift. It’s not “can we fashion chances?” It’s “can we be cleaner in the final action?” Better decisions, better composure, and a bit more conviction in the box. There’s definitely room for improvement there. And you’re right: you never quite know where that takes you if it clicks.
A simple way to read these numbers
If a team is high for chances created but low for conversion, it usually points to one or more of the following: shot quality not matching chance volume, too many efforts from bad angles, the final pass arriving a second late, or confidence dipping when the crowd gets edgy. None of that needs a squad overhaul to improve, but it does need standards and repetition.
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