Rangers vs Dundee: Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes’ detailed preview for game week 2, Rangers vs Dundee in the Premiership. Stats, odds, predictions, and line-ups for the 17:45 BST match.

• Fixture: Rangers vs Dundee

• Date: Saturday, 09 August 2025

• Kick-off: 17:45 BST

• Venue: Ibrox Stadium

Rangers, coming off a 1-1 draw against Motherwell in game week 1, showed attacking intent with 15 shots but were exposed defensively by a late equaliser. Their League Cup form, including a 3-1 win over Ayr United, highlights their scoring prowess at Ibrox. Dundee’s 1-2 loss to Hibernian showcased their fighting spirit, with Finlay Robertson scoring, but defensive lapses allowed Kieron Bowie’s brace.

Their League Cup results, with wins over Arbroath (2-0) and Bonnyrigg Rose (3-1) but losses to Airdrieonians (0-1) and Alloa Athletic (0-1), suggest they can score but struggle defensively. Rangers’ home dominance and attacking strength should see them control possession and create chances, but Dundee’s counter-attacking threat, led by Simon Murray, could keep the game competitive. Expect a high-scoring affair with Rangers prevailing.

Match Prediction: Rangers 3-1 Dundee

Rangers opened their 2025/26 Premiership campaign with a 1-1 draw at Motherwell, where James Tavernier’s 14th-minute header was cancelled out by a late equaliser. With 62% possession and 15 shots (5 on target), they dominated but showed defensive frailties. Their League Cup form, including a 3-1 win over Ayr United, underlines their attacking strength at Ibrox, where they’ve won 11 straight league games against Dundee. Rangers will aim to leverage their home advantage to secure three points.

Recent Results:

• (D) 1-1 vs Motherwell (02 Aug 2025, Premiership)

• (W) League Cup group stage (e.g., 3-1 vs Ayr United, July 2025)

Dundee’s 2025/26 season started with a 1-2 loss to Hibernian at Dens Park, with Finlay Robertson’s goal (assisted by Ashley Hay) not enough to counter Kieron Bowie’s first-half brace. With 33% possession and only 2 shots (1 on target), they struggled to create chances but showed resilience. Their League Cup form was inconsistent, with a 2-0 win over Arbroath and a 3-1 win over Bonnyrigg Rose, but losses to Airdrieonians (0-1) and Alloa Athletic (0-1), confirming defensive vulnerabilities. Facing Rangers at Ibrox will test their discipline, with counter-attacks offering their best chance.

Recent Results:

• (L) 1-2 vs Hibernian (03 Aug 2025, Premiership)

• (W) League Cup group stage (e.g., 2-0 vs Arbroath, July 2025)

• (W) League Cup group stage (e.g., 3-1 vs Bonnyrigg Rose, July 2025)

• (L) League Cup group stage (e.g., 0-1 vs Airdrieonians, July 2025)

• (L) League Cup group stage (e.g., 0-1 vs Alloa Athletic, July 2025)

• Dundee 3-4 Rangers (29 Mar 2025, Premiership)

• Dundee 1-1 Rangers (09 Jan 2025, Premiership)

• Rangers 1-0 Dundee (21 Dec 2024, Premiership)
  

Rangers have won two of the last three meetings, with one draw, showcasing their dominance at Ibrox. Dundee’s ability to score in two of these games suggests they can pose a threat on the counter.

• No injuries reported.

• Yellow cards (game week 1): J. Tavernier, L. Cameron, K. Dowell, M. Aarons - All available

• Doubtful: J. Shaughnessy (knee), S. Fraser, A. Portales, Z. Larkeche (hamstring), J. McGhee, B. Koumetio.

• Yellow cards (game week 1): F. Robertson, C. Robertson, E. Ingram - All available.

4-3-3: Butland; Tavernier, Djiga, Souttar, Aarons; Diomandé, Rothwell, Raskin; Dowell, Danilo, Gassama

Rangers’ 4-3-3, used against Motherwell, emphasises midfield control with Diomandé and Raskin, while Tavernier’s overlapping runs and Danilo’s finishing aim to capitalise on Dundee’s defensive weaknesses.

5-3-2: Carson; Ingram, C. Robertson, Astley, Tiffoney, Garza; F. Robertson, Sylla, Hay; Murray, Donnelly

Dundee’s 5-3-2 focuses on defensive solidity with C. Robertson and Astley, while Sylla anchors midfield. Murray and Donnelly will lead counter-attacks, aiming to capitalise on Rangers’ defensive lapses.

• James Tavernier (Rangers) vs Ethan Ingram (Dundee): Tavernier’s attacking runs from right-back will test Ingram’s defensive positioning.

• Nicolas Raskin (Rangers) vs Mo Sylla (Dundee): Raskin’s midfield control will face Sylla’s tenacity, dictating the game’s tempo.

• Nicolas Raskin (Rangers): His ability to orchestrate play was evident vs Motherwell and will be key at Ibrox.

• Simon Murray (Dundee): His scoring form in the League Cup makes him Dundee’s main threat.

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