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Manchester United FC vs Rangers FC, Europe 2024-25 LEAGUE STAGE

UEFA Europa League · 2024-25
Manchester United FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Rangers FC
Thu 23 Jan 2025 · 20:00 UTC Old Trafford HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 80' Jefte

Overview

Match Preview

Manchester United FC vs Rangers FC — Europe at Old Trafford.

Match Details

  • Referee Erik Lambrechts

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Olympique Lyonnais 8 21
2 Aston Villa FC 8 21
3 FC Midtjylland 8 19
4 Real Betis Balompié 8 17
5 FC Porto 8 17
6 Sporting Clube de Braga 8 17
7 SC Freiburg 8 17
8 AS Roma 8 16
9 KRC Genk 8 16
10 Bologna FC 1909 8 15
11 VfB Stuttgart 8 15
12 Ferencvárosi TC 8 15
13 Nottingham Forest FC 8 14
14 FC Viktoria Plzen 8 14
15 FK Crvena Zvezda 8 14
16 RC Celta de Vigo 8 13
17 PAOK Thessaloniki FC 8 12
18 Lille OSC 8 12
19 Fenerbahçe SK 8 12
20 Panathinaikos AO 8 12
21 Celtic FC 8 11
22 PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad 8 10
23 GNK Dinamo Zagreb 8 10
24 SK Brann 8 9
25 BSC Young Boys 8 9
26 SK Sturm Graz 8 7
27 FCSB Bukarest 8 7
28 Go Ahead Eagles 8 7
29 Feyenoord Rotterdam 8 6
30 FC Basel 1893 8 6
31 FC Red Bull Salzburg 8 6
32 Rangers FC 8 4
33 OGC Nice 8 3
34 FC Utrecht 8 1
35 Malmo FF 8 1
36 Maccabi Tel Aviv FC 8 1

Head-to-Head

1
Manchester United FC 1 games · Avg 3.0 goals Rangers FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-01-23 Manchester United FC 2–1 Rangers FC

Recent Form

Manchester United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jan Rangers FC H 2–1 W
19 Jan Brighton & Hove Albion FC H 1–3 L
16 Jan Southampton FC H 3–1 W
12 Jan Arsenal FC A 5–3 W
05 Jan Liverpool FC A 2–2 D
30 Dec Newcastle United FC H 0–2 L
Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
02 Jan Celtic FC H 3–0 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Manchester United FC and Rangers FC is underway.
  • 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Manchester United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Christian Eriksen, as he is very good at scoring at Old Trafford with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
  • 25' 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.
  • 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rangers FC that had 409 games and scored 794 goals.
  • 35' Rangers FC have won 794 goals from 409 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 40' Matthijs de Ligt has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 2 cards already picked up this season.
  • 45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Harry Maguire. He replaces Matthijs de Ligt on 46 minute.
  • 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 52' Brilliant from the goalkeeper! Jack Butland makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 52.
  • 56' Tyrell Malacia is replacing Leny Yoro for the Manchester United FC side.
  • 59' A change in the Rangers FC ranks — Vaclav Cerny exits the field as Findlay Curtis enters on 59.
  • 64' Manchester United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 69' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ruben Amorim might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 71' Rangers FC make a change. Nedim Bajrami trudges off to be replaced by Cyriel Dessers on 71 minutes.
  • 73' The supporters are chanting for Manuel Ugarte. He replaces Toby Collyer on 73 minute.
  • 78' Rangers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 80' Rangers FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 82' Rasmus Hojlund is replacing Joshua Zirkzee for the Manchester United FC side.
  • 87' 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.
  • 88' Cyriel Dessers makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Rangers FC are in front.
  • 90' Leon King gets the nod from Rangers FC. He replaces Ridvan Yilmaz and will look to change the dynamic.
  • The points are shared — Manchester United FC 2-1 Rangers FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Manchester United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ruben Amorim

Rangers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Philippe Clement

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.63 Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24 Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Manchester United FC47% Draw26% Rangers FC27%
Actual: Manchester United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.87
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Manchester United FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Rangers FC
53%
Manchester United FC or Rangers FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Manchester United FC33% Draw45% Rangers FC22%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.4%
0 – 0
7.5%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 1
6.1%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC

Handicap Manchester United FC covers Push Rangers FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 14% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 21% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 72% — 28%
+1 72% 16% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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