Manchester United vs Rangers Prediction 23.01.2025 | Europa League

• Competition: UEFA Europa League - Matchweek 7
• Date: Thursday, 23rd, January 2025
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
• Venue: Old Trafford (Manchester)

Hoping to stay unbeaten in their UEFA Europa League campaign, Manchester United will host Rangers at Old Trafford on Thursday night.

While Erik ten Hag's early-season performances may have fallen short of the club's and supporters' lofty standards, the arrival of Ruben Amorim, whose PPM rate stands at a mere 1.33, suggests that the turmoil at Old Trafford continues to spiral. However, the Red Devils find solace in a strong Europa League campaign, where they can boast of being one of the few teams yet to taste the bitterness of defeat with 75% of the league stage already completed, taking three wins and three draws.

At the opposite end of the pitch stands a Rangers side well-positioned to ensure European football in the spring, as their decent 13-point haul from the opening six matches puts them in the final automatic qualification spot. To stay in the top eight in the league phase, Philippe Clement's chosen ones will need to shine in their remaining two European fixtures and claim maximum points, as they are currently tied on points with ninth-ranked Tottenham and FCSB in 10th.

Manchester United vs Rangers Betting Tips: BTTS

United are hardly a reliable choice for support here, but we expect goals to come thick and fast on both ends in what promises to be a fierce battle for a spot in the top eight. Under Ruben Amorim's leadership, the Red Devils have been extremely hollow at the back, notching just one shutout in 13 matches across all competitions and conceding at least two goals in six of their last eight. In the most recent match, Man Utd faced humiliation at Old Trafford as Brighton handed them a damaging 1-3 defeat, extending their poor run to five losses in the last eight competitive fixtures. In contrast, Rangers have fine-tuned their aim at just the right time, as they are boasting a superb attacking run with 3+ goals scored in five out of their last six games, which includes a 3-0 hammering of their arch-rivals Celtic. With Glasgow firing on all cylinders up front, they should slice through United’s shaky backline with relative ease, but at the same time, the Red Devils’ attack is likely to respond, ensuring an entertaining contest with goals at both ends.