Thursday , 2 July 2026

Dundee United FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
Dundee United FC
1 – 3
Full Time
Rangers FC
Sun 26 Jan 2025 · 12:00 UTC Tannadice Park 13,653 HT 45' · FT 45'
Sam Dalby 19' 1–0
1–1 37' Mohammed Diomande
1–2 49' Robin Propper
1–3 86' Cyriel Dessers
Will Ferry 38' Y
Y 55' James Tavernier
Glenn Middleton 68' Y
Declan Gallagher 73' Y
Kevin Holt 90' Y
R 90' Mohammed Diomande

Overview

Match Preview

Dundee United FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at Tannadice Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Nick Walsh
  • Assistant 1 Graeme Stewart
  • Assistant 2 Calum Spence
7 games this season 🟨 0.0/game ⚽ 3.1 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Heart of Midlothian FC 33 70
2 Rangers FC 33 69
3 Celtic FC 33 67
4 Motherwell FC 33 54
5 Hibernian FC 33 51
6 Falkirk FC 33 46
7 Dundee United FC 33 40
8 Aberdeen FC 33 33
9 Dundee FC 33 33
10 St. Mirren FC 33 30
11 Kilmarnock FC 33 28
12 Livingston FC 33 16

Head-to-Head

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4
11
Dundee United FC 16 games · Avg 3.1 goals Rangers FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-01-26 Dundee United FC 1–3 Rangers FC 2024-11-23 Rangers FC 1–1 Dundee United FC 2024-09-15 Dundee United FC 0–1 Rangers FC 2023-04-01 Rangers FC 2–0 Dundee United FC 2023-01-08 Dundee United FC 0–2 Rangers FC

Recent Form

Dundee United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Jan Rangers FC H 1–3 L
11 Jan St. Mirren FC A 1–0 W
08 Jan Celtic FC A 0–2 L
05 Jan Heart of Midlothian FC H 0–1 L
02 Jan Dundee FC A 2–1 W
29 Dec Aberdeen FC H 1–0 W
Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Jan Dundee United FC A 3–1 W
23 Jan Manchester United FC A 1–2 L
15 Jan Aberdeen FC H 3–0 W
12 Jan St. Johnstone FC H 3–1 W
09 Jan Dundee FC A 1–1 D
05 Jan Hibernian FC A 3–3 D

Season Stats

Dundee United FC Rangers FC
#7 Position #2
40 Points 69
33 Played 33
9 / 13 / 11 W / D / L 19 / 12 / 2
45 Scored 66
54 Conceded 31
-9 GD +35
1.21 PPG 2.09
27% Win % 58%

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Dundee United FC are 7th (40 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (69 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Tannadice Park that hosts another battle between Dundee United FC and Rangers FC.
  • 5' Kai Fotheringham has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 183 appearances.
  • 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Dundee United FC and Rangers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jack Walton suffering a number of foals already.
  • 19' Sam Dalby adds to his 0 season tally! Dundee United FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 24' It’s high time Philippe Clement made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 29' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 34' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 37' Mohammed Diomande doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 38' Will Ferry has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 38.
  • 43' With 0 assists to his name this season, Clinton Nsiala-Makengo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rangers FC.
  • 48' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 49' Robin Propper is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 54' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 55' The referee calls foul for James Tavernier. He receives a card.
  • 60' Over 60 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 62' The Dundee United FC bench stirs into life. Kai Fotheringham is withdrawn and Louis Moult gets his opportunity.
  • 67' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 68' Controversy at the stadium! Glenn Middleton argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 73' Dundee United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 73.
  • 78' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 81' The whistle greets Glenn Middleton as he departs to be replaced by Lewis Fiorini.
  • 85' Zak Lovelace is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ianis Hagi at the 85 minute mark.
  • 86' GOAL! Cyriel Dessers fires home to make it 1-3!
  • 89' Rangers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Paul Nsio is hanging Nedim Bajrami on the field on 89 minute.
  • 90' Dundee United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-3.

Lineups

Dundee United FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jim Goodwin

Rangers FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Philippe Clement

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Cyriel Dessers 4
Antonio-Mirko Colak 3
James Tavernier 3
Malik Tillman 3
Joe Aribo 2
Ross Graham 2
Ryan Kent 2
Sam Dalby 2

Head to Head

2025-01-26 Dundee United FC 1–3 Rangers FC 2024-11-23 Rangers FC 1–1 Dundee United FC 2024-09-15 Dundee United FC 0–1 Rangers FC 2023-04-01 Rangers FC 2–0 Dundee United FC 2023-01-08 Dundee United FC 0–2 Rangers FC

Dundee United FC Form

2025-01-26 Dundee United FC 1–3 Rangers FC L 2025-01-11 St. Mirren FC 0–1 Dundee United FC W 2025-01-08 Celtic FC 2–0 Dundee United FC L 2025-01-05 Dundee United FC 0–1 Heart of Midlothian FC L 2025-01-02 Dundee FC 1–2 Dundee United FC W 2024-12-29 Dundee United FC 1–0 Aberdeen FC W

Rangers FC Form

2025-01-26 Dundee United FC 1–3 Rangers FC W 2025-01-23 Manchester United FC 2–1 Rangers FC L 2025-01-15 Rangers FC 3–0 Aberdeen FC W 2025-01-12 Rangers FC 3–1 St. Johnstone FC W 2025-01-09 Dundee FC 1–1 Rangers FC D 2025-01-05 Hibernian FC 3–3 Rangers FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.99 Dundee United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.11 Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 59% + Rangers FC to win 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Dundee United FC20% Draw24% Rangers FC56%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 3.1
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Dundee United FC or Draw
44%
Draw or Rangers FC
80%
Dundee United FC or Rangers FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Dundee United FC14% Draw41% Rangers FC45%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.2%
0 – 2
9.9%
1 – 2
9.6%
0 – 1
9%
0 – 3
6.8%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
4.7%
2 – 1
4.5%
1 – 0
3.8%
1 – 4
3.6%
0 – 4
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Dundee United FC

Handicap Dundee United FC covers Push Rangers FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 4% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 10% 84%
-0.5 16% — 84%
+0.5 38% — 62%
+1 38% 23% 39%
+1.5 61% — 39%
+2 61% 19% 20%
+2.5 80% — 20%

Clean Sheet

Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
38% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.