Manchester United vs Rangers: betting odds January 23, 2025

The Matchday 7 clash in the 2024/25 Europa League group stage between Manchester United (England) and Rangers (Scotland) will take place on January 23 at Old Trafford. Manchester United vs. Rangers: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Referee: Erik Lambrechts (Belgium)

Matches – 6 (International matches, 2024/25);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 22;

Average yellow cards per match – 3.7;

Red cards shown – 1;

Average fouls per match – 22;

Penalties – 17%.

Predicted lineups for Manchester United vs. Rangers

Manchester United (3-4-3): Andre Onana – Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez – Diogo Dalot, Tyrell Malacia, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro – Amad Diallo, Marcus Rashford, Joshua Zirkzee.

Rangers (4-2-3-1): Jack Butland – James Tavernier, John Souttar, Robin Propper, Ridvan Yilmaz – Nicolas Raskin, Nedim Bajrami – Jefte, Vaclav Cerny, Mohamed Diomande – Hamza Igaman.

Each team's starting lineup from their last match in this tournament is indicated.

Manchester United

The English side started the group stage with three draws. In the subsequent group stage games, the club secured three victories: at home against PAOK (2-0) and Bodo/Glimt (3-2), and away against Viktoria Plzen (2-1). Thanks to a six-match unbeaten run, Manchester United is among the top eight. A win in this round will guarantee them a spot in the playoffs. Notably, only four clubs remain undefeated in the Europa League group stage.

Due to injuries, defenders Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof, and Jonny Evans, as well as midfielder Mason Mount, are out of action.

• Both teams scored in 5 of Manchester United's last 6 games in this European competition.
• The club has lost only once in their last 17 Europa League matches (11 wins and 5 draws).
• The English side has scored at least two goals in 6 of their last 7 home games in this tournament.

Rangers

The Scottish side is just one point behind Manchester United. The team has lost only once in the group stage – to Lyon in the second round (1-4). After that, the club defeated FCSB (4-0) and Nice (4-1), and shared points with Olympiacos and Tottenham (both 1-1). A win in the upcoming match will guarantee Rangers a place in the Europa League playoffs.

Midfielder Mohamed Diomande will miss the match due to suspension. Due to injuries, defenders John Souttar, Neraysho Kasanwirjo, and Dujon Sterling, forward Tom Lawrence, and goalkeeper Jack Butland will not play.

• Both teams scored in 8 of the club's last 11 games in this European competition.
• Rangers have lost only twice in their last 12 Europa League matches (5 wins and 5 draws).
• The Scottish side is unbeaten in their last six away games in this tournament (3 wins and 3 draws).

Manchester United vs. Rangers: Match Prediction

Both teams have good chances to advance further in the tournament. The home-field advantage is likely to play a crucial role in this clash of table neighbors, so Manchester United should make the most of their fan support. It is important for the English side to secure a convincing victory, as such a win will not only ensure progression to the next round but also boost the team's morale, which is not at its highest due to poor results in the Premier League.

It's worth noting that Manchester United has been strong at home in the Europa League. In their last 27 home games in this European competition, the team has secured 19 wins and 7 draws, losing only once. Additionally, the English side often scores at least two goals at Old Trafford in this tournament. Meanwhile, Rangers rarely achieve victories away from home in the Europa League – in their last 16 away matches in this European competition, the club has won only 4 times (7 draws and 5 losses).

My prediction: Manchester United with a handicap (-1)