Rangers vs USG Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | UEFA Europa League, January 30, 2025

Rangers vs USG Preview

• Competition: UEFA Europa League.
• Date: Thursday, January 30.
• Time: 8:00 PM GMT.
• Venue: Ibrox Stadium.

Rangers vs USG will take place at the Ibrox Stadium in the final group stage match in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, January 30 in the late kick-off slot.

The hosts arrive for this fixture in 13^th place with 11 points from seven matches. A win would give them an outside chance of qualifying for the round of 16 directly, and a draw ensures progression regardless. They have won four of their last five matches across competitions, losing the other one. In this run, Rangers have scored 15 and conceded four goals, keeping two clean sheets. Their 3-1 win away at Dundee United last time will also give them confidence.

USG, on the other hand, are just behind in 15^th with 11 points from seven matches. They trail Rangers on goal difference and find themselves in the same situation mathematically, and will be looking for a win or a draw. The Belgian side have won four and lost one in their last five matches across competitions as well, scoring 10 and conceding seven. They defeated Beerschot 4-0 in their last match and will draw confidence from that result.

On that note, let’s take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.

Rangers Team News

Manager Philippe Clement fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match and they secured a dominant win. Every player on the pitch played a great game and there were no new injuries picked up. Mohammed Diomande was sent off but it was in a separate competition.

They will be without three players for their next match, though. Dujon Sterling (foot), John Souttar (unknown) and Neraysho Kasanwirjo (knee) will all miss out as they continue to recover from their injuries.

USG Team News

Manager Sebastien Pocognoli fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match and all but a few players performed at the highest level. There were no new injuries and suspensions to report from that match, but USG will be without five players for the next one.

Christian Burgess and Koki Machida will miss out as they were red-carded in the last match and are serving a three-game suspension. Alessio-Castro Montes (unknown), Henok Teklab (broken leg) and Sofiane Boufal (unknown) will miss out as they continue to recover from their injuries.

Rangers vs USG Predicted Lineups

Rangers (4-3-1-2)

Goalkeeper: Jack Butland.

Defenders: James Tavernier (C), Robin Propper, Clinton Nsiala, Jefte.

Midfielders: Ianis Hagi, Nicolas Raskin, Nedim Bajrami.

Forwards: Mohammed Diomande, Hamza Igamane, Cyriel Dessers.

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USG (3-5-2)

Goalkeeper: Anthony Moris (C).

Defenders: Ross Sykes, Kevin Mac Allister, Fedde Leysen.

Midfielders: Anan Khalaili, Kamiel Van De Perre, Charles Vanhoutte, Noah Sadiki, Ousseynou Niang.

Forwards: Promise David, Franjo Ivanovic.

Head-to-Head Record

These two teams have locked horns on two occasions before the upcoming match. Both those games came in the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds in the 2022/23 season, with Rangers winning at their home ground and USG winning at theirs.

Key Players To Watch

Hamza Igamane (Rangers)

The forward has led the scoring charts for Rangers in the Europa League with four goals and one assist. His goals have come at an incredible 0.99 xG, meaning he has converted some really tough chances. His assist came at just 0.53 xA as well. In his last five games, he has scored five goals from 10 shots on target and also provided one assist.

Franjo Ivanovic (USG)

The forward has been the leading marksman for USG in the Europa League this season. Ivanovic has bagged four goals so far, and they have come from 3.79 xG, meaning he can still improve in his conversion rate. In his last five matches, he has scored four goals, assisted one, and attempted 12 shots on target from 15 attempts.

Rangers vs USG Prediction

Going by past head-to-head records, it is clear the team at home has an advantage, while the visitor has been unable to score. Rangers are at home this time and will have the upper hand on USG, and should win this contest.

Prediction: Rangers 2-1 USG.

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