Manchester United will be looking to make the most of their home advantage when they take on Scottish side Rangers in the Europa League on Thursday night.
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Man Utd vs Rangers prediction: Possible stalemate on the cards?
Key Stats
- Rangers have only lost one of their six games in the Europa League this season.
- Both teams have scored in each of Man Utd's last four fixtures.
- Three of Rangers' last five matches have ended with both teams scoring.
Correct score prediction: Man Utd 2-2 Rangers
Manchester United have never lost against Rangers before and we're backing the Red Devils to avoid defeat on Thursday night. We have, though, backed the pair to play out a 2-2 draw as Man Utd have conceded at least two goals in four of their last six matches and Rangers arrive at Old Trafford having scored at least two goals in five of their last six fixtures.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies backing the hosts
- HOME: 10/21 (1.48) – 67.7%
- DRAW: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
- AWAY: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Man Utd are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 67.7% but we are expecting a close game between the pair.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Man Utd dominate
Thursday's hosts have won four and drawn one of their five previous competitive and non-competitive games against Rangers with the pair going head-to-head in pre-season in a game that the Red Devils won 2-0.
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Man Utd preview: Won just two of last six
United picked up a narrow 2-1 victory away at Vitoria Plzen in their last Europa League game but head into Thursday's clash with Rangers in poor form.
The Red Devils suffered a 3-1 defeat in their own backyard against Brighton at the weekend to make it two wins from their last six matches across all competitions.
Luke Shaw, Jonny Evans, Victor Lindelof and Mason Mount are expected to miss the Rangers game through injury.
Predicted lineup: Onana (GK), Maguire, Mazraoui, de Ligt, Dalot, Yoro, Fernandes, Ugarte, Mainoo, Zirkzee & Diallo
England Premier League 11/05/25
L
West Ham
2
Man Utd
0
UEFA Europa League 08/05/25
W
Athletic Bilbao
1
Man Utd
4
England Premier League 04/05/25
L
Brentford
4
Man Utd
3
UEFA Europa League 01/05/25
W
Athletic Bilbao
0
Man Utd
3
England Premier League 27/04/25
D
Bournemouth
1
Man Utd
1
Rangers preview: Unbeaten in last seven
Rangers claimed a decent point at home in their last outing in the Europa League, holding Premier League side Tottenham to a 1-1 draw at Ibrox.
The Gers made light work of Fraserburgh in the Scottish Cup at the weekend, running out 5-0 winners in front of their own fans.
Defender John Souttar and goalkeeper Jack Butland are both expected to miss the trip to Old Trafford due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Kelly (GK), Propper, Yılmaz, Jefte, Nsiala, Hagi, Raskin, Diomande, Cerny, Danilo & Igamane
Scotland Premiership 11/05/25
W
Aberdeen
0
Rangers
4
Scotland Premiership 04/05/25
D
Celtic
1
Rangers
1
Scotland Premiership 26/04/25
D
St Mirren
2
Rangers
2
UEFA Europa League 17/04/25
L
Athletic Bilbao
2
Rangers
0
Scotland Premiership 13/04/25
D
Aberdeen
2
Rangers
2
Player to watch: Rasmus Hojlund
Manchester United's 21-year-old forward Rasmus Hojlund certainly isn't the finished article and has at times, struggled to adapt to the English game.
However, the Danish international has scored five times in the Europa League this season and Manchester United fans all over the world will be praying that he has another good game in front of goal on Thursday night.
United's Danish forward has performed well in the Europa League
We're backing Hojlund to add to his goal tally in the Europa League this week but we're not sure that it will prove to be enough to win the game against an in-form Rangers.