Bragging rights will be at stake as Rangers and Middlesbrough lock horns at the Ibrox in a friendly match on Saturday, 26 July 2025.
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Rangers vs Middlesbrough predictions: Goals expected to flow
Key stats
- At least four goals were scored in four of Rangers’ last five matches.
- Rangers are currently on a seven-match unbeaten run across all competitions.
- Middlesbrough have no wins in their last five games.
Correct score prediction: Rangers 1-3 Middlesbrough
Rangers defeated Panathinaikos by two unanswered goals in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League qualifying tie earlier this week, and they have a difficult trip to Greece for the second leg in a few days.
Given the importance of next week's fixture, Russell Martin will likely rest most of his starters this weekend, so a full-strength Middlesbrough side should be able to win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Rangers are expected winners
- HOME: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ahead of this encounter, Rangers are the expected winners at 11/10 (2.10). Teams with these odds generally have a 47.6% probability of winning.
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We have also established that four of Rangers' last five games above the 3.5-goal line. On that note, over 3.5 total goals has an appealing look at 29/20 (2.45). That one has a 40.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First clash
While this is Middlesbrough’s first encounter with a Scottish side, Rangers have a 16-10-16 win-draw-loss record in 42 previous meetings with English opponents.
Rangers preview: Changes expected
Russell Martin's era started with a win as Findlay Curtis and Djeidi Gassama both scored to hand Rangers a 2-0 win over Greek side Panathinaikos in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round 2 qualification encounter last Tuesday.
With the second leg scheduled for next week, the former Southampton coach is expected to make some changes for this game, but it's unclear who his choices will be.
On the injury front, the Scottish giants have right-back Dujon Sterling out due to Achilles tendon injury, while right winger Rabbi Matondo is out because of a knee surgery.
Predicted lineup: Butler (GK), Tavernier, Djiga, Souttar, Aarons, Diomande, Rothwell, Raskin, Dowell, Dessers & Curtis.
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
Middlesbrough preview: Looking to halt their winless streak
Middlesbrough are yet to register a win after two preseason friendlies, drawing with Mansfield and losing to Bradford in recent days. With three more preparatory games lined up for them before their first Championship match of the new season against Swansea, Boro will look to put their act together.
The visitors added Owen Foster to their goalkeeping department on a free transfer this summer. The former Torquay shot-stopper could make his debut this weekend for the Riverside outfit.
Alex Bangura suffered a new injury in the friendly defeat to Bradford on Wednesday. He remains a major doubt for this weekend's encounter alongside midfielder Aidan Morris, who is sidelined with a knee injury.
Predicted lineup: Glover (GK), Berg, Lenihan, Fry, Borges, Hackney, Morris, Silvera, McGree, Whittaker & Conway.
England Championship 03/05/25
L
Coventry
2
Middlesbrough
0
England Championship 26/04/25
D
Norwich
0
Middlesbrough
0
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Sheff Wed
2
Middlesbrough
1
England Championship 18/04/25
W
Plymouth
1
Middlesbrough
2
England Championship 12/04/25
L
Millwall
1
Middlesbrough
0
Player to watch: Tom Glover
While Tom Glover was on the bench for Middlesbrough's last 17 Championship fixtures last season, the Australian shot-stopper has started both of their friendlies so far. Glover has held his own for the most part, conceding only once in almost three halves of football. It will be interesting to see how he performs against Rangers.