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Rangers vs Motherwell

Scottish PremiershipSaturday, 5 September 202614:00 UTCIbrox Stadium, Glasgow
RangersRangers(H)
vs
(A)MotherwellMotherwell

Match Prediction

We say:

RAN 23 MOT

Betting Tip

Double chance : draw or Motherwell

Win Probability

49%
24%
27%
RAN 49%Draw 24%27% MOT
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Match Preview

Rangers come into this on the back of an impressive 4-match winning run, having taken 13 points from their last 5 matches. Their attacking output stands at 10 goals in 5 matches, and they have kept 2 clean sheets in that period. Notably, Rangers are on a 4-match winning streak, which will fill them with belief heading into this contest. At the back, they have been difficult to break down, conceding 0.6 goals per game on average.

Turning to Motherwell, their recent form paints a contrasting picture. Motherwell are enjoying a solid spell with 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats from their last 5 outings. With 10 goals in their last 5, their attack has been a real threat, while defensively they have conceded more than they would like (2.0 per game). Looking at the head-to-head record, the last 6 meetings have produced 1 Rangers wins, 2 Motherwell wins and 3 draws. These meetings have generally delivered a steady flow of goals, averaging 2.8 goals per match.

The statistics point towards an open game here. Both teams have been involved in matches with plenty of goalmouth action recently, and the tactical setup suggests a similar pattern could emerge. As the stronger side on paper, Rangers will want to dictate proceedings. However, Motherwell will be well aware of the threat they pose and may look to frustrate and hit on the break.

This is a closely contested fixture, with the model suggesting a draw is the most likely outcome. The predicted scoreline of 2-3 reflects the evenly matched nature of the contest. Confidence in this prediction stands at 45%. Kick-off in the Scottish Premiership awaits.

Rangers Key Points

  • Home advantage at familiar venue
  • Strong attacking transitions
  • Set-piece efficiency

Motherwell Key Points

  • Compact defensive structure
  • Counter-attacking speed
  • Midfield press resistance

Team News

Projected Lineups

RangersRangersFormation: 4-3-3Predicted
1
I. PandurGK
21
D. SterlingDEF
37
E. FernandezDEF
24
O. MakhanyaDEF
29
J. PenriceDEF
23
D. GassamaMID
6
D. NeilMID
22
V. DragojevicMID
17
D. YokotaFWD
20
R. NaderiFWD
7
L. ShanklandFWD

Predicted lineup — based on recent form, not yet confirmed.

Substitutes
31 L. Kelly(GK)51 R. McGuire(GK)4 B. Godfrey(DEF)41 Z. Hutton(DEF)2 R. McCrorie(DEF)18 K. Nedeljković(DEF)6 C. Nsiala-Makengo(DEF)
MotherwellMotherwellFormation: 4-2-3-1Predicted
18
Tawanda Jethro MaswanhiseFWD
71
J. HodgeMID
19
I. SaidMID
47
S. Palmer-HouldenMID
8
L. FadingerMID
11
A. LowryMID
45
M. EmmanuelDEF
4
Jamie Knight-LebelDEF
5
M. MoormannDEF
7
T. SparrowDEF
1
A. PaulsenGK

Predicted lineup — based on recent form, not yet confirmed.

Substitutes
21 M. Connelly(GK)31 Jack McConnell(GK)23 E. Wilson(DEF)22 J. Koutroumbis(DEF)30 J. Dalziel(DEF)6 J. McGhee(DEF)16 P. McGinn(DEF)

Subject to last-minute changes


Head-to-Head

1 Rangers wins3 draws2 Motherwell wins
DateCompetitionHomeScoreAway
2026-04-26PremiershipRangers2 - 3Motherwell
2026-02-11PremiershipMotherwell1 - 1Rangers
2025-12-27PremiershipRangers1 - 0Motherwell
2025-08-02PremiershipMotherwell1 - 1Rangers
2025-03-01PremiershipRangers1 - 2Motherwell
2024-12-29PremiershipMotherwell2 - 2Rangers

Rangers — Last 5 Matches

DWWWW
Jagiellonia1-1
UEFA Europa League
ST Mirren5-1
League Cup
FK Jablonec1-0
UEFA Europa Conference League
Aberdeen1-0
Premiership
Falkirk2-1
Premiership

Motherwell — Last 5 Matches

WLLDW
HJK Helsinki2-0
UEFA Europa Conference League
SC Freiburg1-3
UEFA Europa Conference League
SC Freiburg1-4
UEFA Europa Conference League
ST Mirren3-3
Premiership
Dundee Utd3-0
Premiership

Rangers — Next 5 Matches

Rangers vs MotherwellSat 5 Sept
Scottish Premiership
Rangers vs ST MirrenWed 9 Sept
Scottish Premiership
Rangers vs CelticSun 13 Sept
League Cup
Celtic vs RangersSun 20 Sept
Scottish Premiership
Rangers vs KilmarnockSat 10 Oct
Scottish Premiership

Motherwell — Next 5 Matches

Rangers vs MotherwellSat 5 Sept
Scottish Premiership
Motherwell vs AberdeenTue 15 Sept
Scottish Premiership
Dundee vs MotherwellSat 19 Sept
Scottish Premiership
Motherwell vs CelticSat 10 Oct
Scottish Premiership
Kilmarnock vs MotherwellSat 17 Oct
Scottish Premiership

Match Odds

BookmakerHomeDrawAway
10Bet1.514.405.50
William Hill1.444.206.00
Bet3651.534.005.75
Marathonbet1.444.456.55
Unibet1.464.206.00
BetVictor1.444.336.00
Pinnacle1.454.696.41
1xBet1.454.456.55
Betano1.524.306.40
Dafabet1.514.606.20

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