Ahead of Thursday’s Battle of Britain UEFA Europa League clash, we have the Man United vs Rangers preview, prediction, latest team news and predicted lineups.
Man United Vs Rangers Preview
After their latest Premier League defeat, Man United can take their minds off their dreadful domestic campaign and turn their attention to Europe.
On Sunday, Brighton secured their third consecutive win at Old Trafford. The 3-1 loss was United’s sixth in all competitions on home soil this season.
However, the Red Devils have fared much better in the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League. Since the draws against FC Twente, Porto and Fenerbahce, the Reds have won three on the bounce.
Interestingly, Ruben Amorim is on the cusp of winning his opening trio of European games for the club. A feat last managed by a certain Sir Alex Ferguson.
The Portuguese manager has so far enjoyed victories over Bodo/Glimt and Viktoria Plzen. Amorim will have to successfully navigate the latest edition of the Battle of Britain to complete the ‘treble.’
Back in #UEL action this week 🏴🏟️#MUFC pic.twitter.com/ftWXgGyy0G
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 21, 2025
Rangers are currently in 8th position in the table with 11 points on the board. Just one place and a single point behind Thursday’s opponents.
Supporters will still have fond memories of reaching the UEFA Europa League final in 2022. Although that seems a lifetime ago, fans of the Scottish giants can start dreaming once more if they qualify to the round of 16.
The Scottish Premiership side know they have it in them to cause more Old Trafford misery for the Red Devils. Especially after Amorim labelled his United side as ‘maybe the worst‘ in the club’s history after Sunday’s loss.
Going into the game, the Gers find themselves in 2nd spot in the domestic league. Last time out in Europe, Tottenham were held to a 1-1 draw at Ibrox.
Ahead of Thursday’s clash, the best football betting sites in the UK have all the latest Man United vs Rangers odds, markets, price boosts and enhanced accas.
Man United Vs Rangers Team News
Marcus Rashford is once again expected to be left out of Man United‘s matchday squad. Ironically, the last time he featured for Ruben Amorim came in the UEFA Europa League clash against Viktoria Plzen.
The injured quartet of Luke Shaw, Jonny Evans, Mason Mount and Victor Lindelof are not yet ready for first-team football.
Antony has been seen in training in the build up to Thursday’s clash but he is on the brink of sealing a loan move to La Liga side Real Betis.
Meanwhile, Rangers will be missing Dujon Sterling, John Souttar, Oscar Cortes, Neraysho Kasanwirjo and former United man Tom Lawrence.
Ivorian international Mohamed Diomande will have to sit on the naughty step. The midfielder will serve a one-game suspension after picking up three bookings in the league phase.
Former England goalkeeper and Red Devil Jack Butland could make a surprise comeback. The 31-year-old has been spotted wearing a protective thigh cover in training after suffering from internal bleeding.
We are back! 👊#UEL pic.twitter.com/tiNYF7yWEk
— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) January 20, 2025
Man United Vs Rangers Predicted Lineups
Man United (3-4-3): Onana; Yoro, Maguire, Martinez; Mazraoui, Eriksen, Ugarte, Dalot; Diallo, Fernandes; Hojlund
Rangers (4-2-3-1): Kelly; Tavernier, Propper, Balogun, Jefte; Barron, Raskin; Cerny, Bajrami, Yilmaz; Igamane
Man United Vs Rangers Prediction
The Man United vs Rangers stats indicate a jittery home performance could be on the cards from the Red Devils. Formerly a fortress, Old Trafford has been far too easy for teams to exploit in recent weeks.
With that in mind – and Sunday’s loss to Brighton – the Gers will be licking their lips at the thought of adding to Ruben Amorim’s woes.
We are predicting an entertaining end-to-end clash that will see each side claim a point from a hard-fought score draw.
Prediction: Man United 2-2 Rangers
