Man United vs Rangers: Betting Insights, Preview, and Predictions

Can Amorim match Sir Alex with a third straight European win, or will Rangers finally break their winless streak in England?

January 22, 2025
4:08 pm

After a tough 3-1 loss to Brighton, Manchester United’s head coach Ruben Amorim didn’t hold back, calling his team “maybe the worst in the history of Manchester United.” That’s a bold statement, but it shows the pressure he’s under, especially with just 11 points from his first 11 Premier League games. On the bright side, the Europa League has been a silver lining, with the Red Devils unbeaten and comfortably in the top eight.

United’s struggles are most evident at Old Trafford, where they’ve lost four of their last five matches. But their European form at home tells a different story: just one loss in the Europa League at Old Trafford since March 2012. If Amorim can lead United to victory, he’ll join the ranks of Sir Matt Busby and Sir Alex Ferguson as the only managers to win their first three European games in charge.

On the other side, Rangers, under Philippe Clement, are facing their own hurdles with a 13-point gap to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership. Their Europa League journey brings some hope, as they’re also in the top eight pre-round. Clement’s squad is unbeaten in seven games across all competitions, but their away form is a concern. Rangers haven’t won on the road since early December and have a rough record in England, with just one win in eight European trips to English teams – that lone victory was back in 1992/93 against Leeds.

Pre-game odds and win probability:

HOME: 10/21 – 67.7%
DRAW: 4/1 – 20%
AWAY: 13/2 – 13.3%

(Odds via Ladbrokes, subject to change.)

Best Odds:

Manchester United to win – 10/21
Amad Diallo to score anytime – 7/4
Both teams to score – 4/5

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Key Battle

Bruno Fernandes, United’s captain, could hit his 50th Europa League appearance in this match. With 37 direct goal contributions (20 goals, 17 assists), he’s just behind Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the competition’s history. His creativity will be a challenge for Rangers’ Leon Balogun, who recently scored a goal and provided an assist in just 15 minutes against Aberdeen.

Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Rangers have never beaten Manchester United, with three losses and one draw in four encounters.
United have kept a clean sheet in all four matches against Rangers.
Rangers’ only away win against English sides in Europe was in 1992/93.
Ruben Amorim is close to becoming just the third United manager to win his first three European games.
Bruno Fernandes is set to make his 50th Europa League appearance, with 37 goal contributions to his name.

Hot Stat: Manchester United have never conceded against Rangers in four previous meetings.