Manchester United vs Rangers Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Europa League, January 23, 2025

Manchester United vs Rangers Preview

• Tournament: Europa League
• Date: Thursday, Jan 23
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Old Trafford, England

English giants Manchester United will play host to Scottish club Rangers in their seventh game of the 2024/25 Europa League season at Old Trafford. United are sitting just a point above Rangers in the Europa League table.

Hosts Manchester United are undergoing a turbulent season in the Premier League but have made a consistent start to their Europa League campaign. They are sitting seventh in the Europa League table with 12 points after six games. In their last five games, Man United have made 67 shots, 2,032 passes and maintained a 51.9% possession. Amad Diallo is the leading goalscorer with nine goals followed by Bruno Fernandes with eight whereas the Portuguese midfielder leads the assists chart with 11 to his name.

Meanwhile, Rangers has endured a mixed start to their Europa League campaign and unbeaten in each of their previous seven domestic appearances across all competitions. They occupy the eighth position in the table with 11 points after six games. Hamza Igamane is the leading goalscorer with 13 goals followed by Vaclav Cerny with 12 whereas captain James Tavernier leads the assists board with seven to his name.

Manchester United Team News

The home side would be without the services of Victor Lindelof (unspecified), Jonny Evans (muscle) and Mason Mount (thigh) in this home tie. They will be boosted with the return of Diogo Dalot who was suspended in the midweek tie against Southampton.

Rangers Team News

As for the visitors, they would be without the services of several players including Dujon Sterling, Jack Butland, James Tavernier, John Souttar, Neraysho Kasanwirjo and Tom Lawrence. Hamza Igamane is expected to continue in the attack line.

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Manchester United vs Rangers Predicted Lineups

Manchester United Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Goalkeeper: Onana

Defenders: De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez

Midfielders: Mazraoui, Eriksen, Ugarte, Dalot

Forwards: Diallo, Fernandes; Zirkzee

Rangers Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Kelly

Defenders: Yilmaz, Propper, Nsiala, Jefte

Midfielders: Raskin, Barron

Forwards: Cerny, Diomande, Hagi; Igamane

Manchester United vs Rangers Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced each other four times on the European stage. Manchester United have recorded three wins whereas one game ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Manchester United vs Rangers

Amad Diallo (Manchester United)

Manchester United attacker Amad Diallo is one of the players thriving under Ruben Amorim’s setup and bagged his first hat-trick for the Red Devils last week. He has made 12 goal contributions in 20 Premier League games and had an xG of 2.18 in his past five games.

Hamza Igamane (Rangers)

Hamza Igamane has established himself as one of the key players for Rangers this season and has netted 13 goals in 25 appearances across all competitions. He has scored six goals in his last five matches and has attracted attention from Premier League clubs in this January window.

Manchester United vs Rangers Prediction

The English giants are the favourites for this tie due to their unbeaten record against the visitors in previous games. The Red Devils had a disappointing start to their Premier League campaign and are coming off a disappointing 3-1 loss to Brighton in their latest domestic game. Ruben Amorim’s men have been more consistent in the Europa League and are yet to sustain a defeat in the competition.

As for Rangers, they have been one of the best-performing teams in the Europa League and are sitting just a spot below Man United in the league table. The Scottish giants remain unbeaten in their last seven games across all competitions and could provide a stern test to the hosts in this European tie.

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Predicted Score: Manchester United 3-0 Rangers

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