Wednesday , 30 September 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

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 7 18
2 Rangers FC 7 16
3 Heart of Midlothian FC 7 13
4 Dundee FC 7 10
5 St. Mirren FC 7 10
6 St. Johnstone FC 7 8
7 Aberdeen FC 7 8
8 Motherwell FC 7 8
9 Dundee United FC 7 8
10 Hibernian FC 7 7
11 Falkirk FC 7 6
12 Kilmarnock FC 7 5

Head-to-Head

1
5
11
Dundee United FC 17 games · Avg 3.0 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
#9 Position #2
8 Points 16
7 Played 7
2 / 2 / 3 W / D / L 5 / 1 / 1
9 Scored 8
11 Conceded 4
-2 GD +4
1.14 PPG 2.29
29% Win % 71%

Key Stats

65% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
53% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
33% Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season
67% Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season

Dundee United FC are 9th (8 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (16 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Dundee United FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
–/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
–/3
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rangers FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Dundee United FC
Jesse Randall 2 G 2 A
Will Ferry 1 G 1 A
Lachlan Rose 1 G
Zac Sapsford 1 G
Emmanuel Agyei 1 G
Rangers FC
Lawrence Shankland 3 G
Ryan Naderi 2 G 1 A
Miguel Chaiwa 1 G 1 A
Thelo Aasgaard 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Tannadice Park that hosts another battle between Dundee United FC and Rangers FC.
  • 5' Dundee United FC have won 183 goals from 189 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Paul Nsio made 407 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 15' Jefte has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 19' The England Sam Dalby breaks the deadlock on 19 minutes. 1-0!
  • 24' Dundee United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 29' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 34' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 37' Mohammed Diomande does the damage! The net is bulging and Rangers FC surge ahead!
  • 38' It’s a booking for Dundee United FC player. Will Ferry gets a card.
  • 43' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 48' Dundee United FC is showing some good football. However, Dundee United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 49' A goal from the Netherlands international Robin Propper! He fires home on 49 to make it 1-2!
  • 54' A quiet spell here at Tannadice Park. Dundee United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 55' The referee does not hesitate — a card for James Tavernier on 55 minutes.
  • 60' 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.
  • 62' The whistle greets Kai Fotheringham as he departs to be replaced by Louis Moult.
  • 67' James Tavernier is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for Dundee United FC tonight.
  • 68' Glenn Middleton picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 73' It’s gonna be a card for Declan Gallagher.
  • 78' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 81' The crowd applauds Glenn Middleton as he leaves the pitch. Lewis Fiorini steps in for Dundee United FC.
  • 85' It is a substitution in Rangers FC team. Ianis Hagi is replaced by Zak Lovelace on 85 minute.
  • 86' A goal from the Nigeria international Cyriel Dessers! He fires home on 86 to make it 1-3!
  • 89' Paul Nsio gets the nod from Rangers FC. He replaces Nedim Bajrami and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Kevin Holt argues furiously but the card stands.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Rangers FC to claim maximum points.

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
Ross Graham 2
Ryan Kent 2
Sam Dalby 2
Fashion Sakala 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
2 / 4
0.78 Dundee United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.64 Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 57% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Dundee United FC21% Draw27% Rangers FC52%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Dundee United FC or Draw
48%
Draw or Rangers FC
79%
Dundee United FC or Rangers FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Dundee United FC14% Draw48% Rangers FC38%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
13.6%
1 – 1
12.2%
0 – 2
11.6%
0 – 0
10.9%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 3
6.2%
1 – 0
5.9%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 1
4.3%
2 – 2
3.6%
2 – 0
2.6%
0 – 4
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Dundee United FC

Handicap Dundee United FC covers Push Rangers FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 11% 84%
-0.5 16% — 84%
+0.5 44% — 56%
+1 44% 25% 31%
+1.5 69% — 31%
+2 69% 18% 14%
+2.5 86% — 14%

Clean Sheet

Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
46% ✓

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