Motherwell will play host to Rangers at Fir Park this weekend as both sides aim to begin their 2025–26 Scottish Premiership campaign on a winning note.
The Steelmen have finished eighth in each of the last three seasons and will be hoping to challenge for a European berth this time around. Meanwhile, the Glasgow giants are targeting their first league title since 2020–21, having finished runners-up in each of the past four campaigns.
Check out our Motherwell vs Rangers predictions.
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Motherwell vs Rangers prediction: Goals expected in Lanarkshire
Key Stats
- Rangers have scored and conceded in 16 of their last 18 away matches across all competitions.
- Motherwell have found the net in each of their last six fixtures.
- The last three meetings between the sides have produced more than three bookings.
Correct score prediction: Motherwell 1-2 Rangers
Both teams are in fine scoring form heading into this fixture. Motherwell have scored two or more goals in each of their last five outings, while Rangers have averaged two goals per match across their previous six.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Visitors regarded as clear favourites
- HOME: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
- DRAW: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
- AWAY: 2/5 (1.40) – 71.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Motherwell are priced at 11/2 (6.50), translating to a 15.4% implied probability, which is a surprising figure given their seven-match unbeaten run, five of which they have won.
Rangers, despite failing to win any of their last five away fixtures (D4, L1), are rated with a 71.4% probability at 2/5 (1.40), which highlights the bookmakers’ confidence in their overall quality.
A 13/20 (1.65) odd with a 60.6% chance has been assigned to the ‘Both Teams to Score' market, which looks a valuable tip considering both sides’ recent attacking records.
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Most recent H2Hs: Gers seek to end winless run
The most recent clash between these two teams ended in a 2–1 league victory for Motherwell at Ibrox. That followed a 2–2 draw in the reverse fixture, meaning Rangers are now winless in their last two meetings with the Fir Park outfit.
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Motherwell preview: Three players ruled out
Motherwell’s preparations concluded with a 1–1 draw against German side Hertha Berlin in a friendly, extending their unbeaten run to seven matches in all competitions.
Jens Berthel Askou’s side impressed in the League Cup group stage, securing three victories and a penalty shootout win to finish top of their group and progress to the knockout phase.
Tawanda Maswanhise was a standout performer during the group stage, scoring four goals in three starts. The forward is likely to partner Apostolos Stamatelopoulos in attack once again this weekend.
However, the Lanarkshire club will be without goalkeeper Aston Oxborough, defender Jordan McGhee and striker Zach Robinson, all of whom are sidelined through injury
Predicted lineup: Ward (GK), Koutroumbis, McGinn, Gordon, Longelo, Slattery, Watt, Just, Fadinger, Maswanhise & Stamatelopoulos
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Rangers preview: Gassama pushing for start
Rangers arrive at Fir Park following a 1–1 draw away to Panathinaikos, a result that sealed their progression to the next round of the UEFA Champions League qualifiers via a 3–1 aggregate win.
The Light Blues emerged from that match without new injury concerns, so a similar lineup could be deployed this weekend. However, winger Djeidi Gassama will be pushing for a start after coming off the bench to score the equaliser in Athens.
Full-back Dujon Sterling and winger Rabbi Matondo are unavailable due to injury.
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Player to watch: Findlay Curtis
Teenager Findlay Curtis has continued his steady rise since making his senior debut in January. The 19-year-old netted his first goal for Rangers in the 2–0 win over Panathinaikos in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier and has now scored three times in his last four matches.
In such promising form, Curtis is expected to retain his place in the starting eleven and will be aiming to build on his recent performances with another standout display this weekend.