Rangers vs Dundee United: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Rangers vs Dundee United in the Premiership. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Rangers vs Dundee United

• Date: Saturday, 18 October 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: Ibrox Stadium

Match Prediction: Rangers 2-1 Dundee United

Rangers have been a bit up and down lately, but they've shown they can nick a win at times. Their last victory against Livingston will give them a boost, and they'll fancy their chances at home.

Dundee United have been fairly good at home but struggled away. They'll need to be sharp to get anything from Ibrox, but their recent win against Dundee might give them some confidence.

Expect Rangers to dominate possession and create chances, but Dundee United could hit them on the break. It's likely to be a tight affair, with Rangers' home advantage playing a big role. They'll need to be clinical to break down a stubborn Dundee United defence.

Rangers have had a mixed bag recently, with three draws, a win, and a loss in their last five games. Their win against Livingston away from home shows they can still grind out results when needed.

However, the loss to Hearts at home will be a concern, and they'll need to be more solid at the back. If they can find their form at Ibrox, they should have enough to see off Dundee United.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Falkirk (A)

• Win: 2-1 vs Livingston (A)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Hearts (H)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Celtic (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs St. Mirren (A)

Dundee United have been inconsistent, with two wins, two draws, and a loss in their recent outings. Their home form has been inconsistent, but they've been alright on the road, beating Dundee and drawing with Hibernian.

The win against Aberdeen at home will give them some confidence, but they'll need to be at their best to get anything from Rangers. Their ability to score goals could be key if they're to pull off an upset.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Livingston (H)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Kilmarnock (H)

• Win: 2-0 vs Aberdeen (H)

• Draw: 3-3 vs Hibernian (A)

• Win: 2-0 vs Dundee (A)

Rangers have had the upper hand in recent meetings with Dundee United, winning four of their last five encounters. The most recent clash saw Rangers triumph 3-1 at home, while they also secured a 3-1 victory in their last meeting at Tannadice Park. Dundee United managed a draw in one of the five games, but they'll need to step up to get a result against Rangers this time around.

• Rangers 3-1 Dundee United (14 May 2025)

• Dundee United 1-3 Rangers (26 Jan 2025)

• Rangers 1-1 Dundee United (23 Nov 2024)

• Dundee United 0-1 Rangers (15 Sep 2024)

• Rangers 2-0 Dundee United (01 Apr 2023)

• Dujon Sterling (Achilles) - Doubt
• Rabbi Matondo (Unknown) - Doubt

• Max Watters (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Owen Stirton (Ankle) - Doubt

• Isaac Pappoe (Knee) - Doubt

• Ross Graham (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Butland, Tavernier, Djiga, Souttar, Cornelius, Rothwell, Barron, Moore, Raskin, Gassama, Miovski

With Rothwell and Barron in midfield, Rangers will look to control the game and create chances for Moore and Miovski in attack. Their recent form suggests they need to be more solid defensively, with Souttar and Djiga crucial at the back.

• Predicted lineup: Kucherenko, Iovu, Esselink, Keresztes, Stephenson, Sevelj, Camara, Ferry, Dolcek, Möller, Sapsford

Dundee United will rely on Esselink and Iovu to keep things tight at the back, while Dolcek and Camara will need to be creative in midfield. Their recent results show they can score goals, but they'll need to be more disciplined defensively to have a chance.

• Bojan Miovski vs Iurie Iovu: This will be a key battle, with Rangers' striker looking to outmuscle Dundee United's committed defender and find the net.

• Nicolas Raskin vs Panutche Camara: Expect a midfield tussle here, with Rangers' Raskin trying to dominate possession against Dundee United's Camara.

• Joe Rothwell (Rangers): Rothwell will be crucial in midfield for Rangers, looking to control the game and set up attacks.

• Ivan Dolcek (Dundee United): Dolcek will be key for Dundee United, using his creativity in midfield to unlock the Rangers defence.

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