Rangers will begin their post-Russell Martin era on Saturday, 18 October, when they take on Dundee Utd at Ibrox.
The match will be Steven Smith's first match as interim manager, and he has said that he wants his players to put a smile back on the faces of Rangers fans after a torrid start to the campaign.
Dundee Utd will not be an easy assignment, though. United are currently fourth in the Scottish Premiership table and have picked up more points than Gers so far this season.
As part of this week's round of Scottish Premiership betting tips, check out our Rangers vs Dundee Utd prediction below.
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Rangers vs Dundee Utd prediction: Gers to stumble over the line
Key Stats
- Rangers have only won two of their last ten matches in all competitions.
- In 12 competitive outings this season, Dundee Utd have only lost one by a margin of two goals or more.
- Both teams have scored in each of Rangers' last three matches.
Correct score prediction: Rangers 2-1 Dundee Utd
The new manager bounce should see Rangers through on Saturday, while the release of all toxicity inside Ibrox should also help the players. However, they won't suddenly become winning machines, and Dundee Utd can be a handful.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Rangers start as favourites
- HOME: 2/5 (1.40) – 71.4%
- DRAW: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
- AWAY: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Rangers vs Dundee Utd odds are weighted in favour of the home team, with the bookies expecting Rangers to bounce back to top form without Russell Martin. Ladbrokes have given Rangers a 71.4% chance of winning the match, while Dundee Utd have been given a 14.3% chance of securing victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Rangers
Rangers' status as odds-on favourites is more understandable when you consider their recent record in this fixture. Gers are unbeaten in their last ten matches against Dundee Utd, with eight wins and two draws. Dundee Utd haven't beaten Rangers at Ibrox since February 2012.
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Rangers preview: No changes
There are no new injuries from the international break to report for Rangers, so the squad that Smith has available to him is the same one that Russell Martin had for his final match in charge. Dujon Sterling and Rabbi Matondo are both long-term absentees and aren't expected back anytime soon.
Predicted lineup: Butland (GK), Tavernier, Djiga, Souttar, Cornelius, Barron, Diomande, Moore, Raskin, Gassama, Miovski
Last five results
- Falkrik 1-1 Rangers
- Sturm Graz 2-1 Rangers
- Livingston 1-2 Rangers
- Rangers 0-1 Genk
- Rangers 2-0 Hibernian
Dundee Utd preview: More issues than their opponents
Dundee Utd have more issues with respect to injuries than Rangers this weekend, with four first-team players currently out injured. Isaac Pappoe, Max Watters, Ross Graham and Owen Stirton will play no part at Ibrox
Predicted lineup: Kucherenko (GK), Iovu, Esselink, Keresztes, Stephenson, Sevelj, Camara, Ferry, Dolcek, Moller, Sapsford
Last five results
- Dundee Utd 1-1 Livingston
- Dundee Utd 0-2 Kilmarnock
- Dundee Utd 2-0 Aberdeen
- Hibernian 3-3 Dundee Utd
- Dundee FC 0-2 Dundee Utd
Player to watch: Djeidi Gassama
Djeidi Gassama started his Rangers career brightly but his form has since fallen off a cliff and has faced the wrath of the Rangers support at times. The 22-year-old possessed bags of talent and will be hoping that life without Martin will be a fresh start and a new opportunity for him to shine.