Motherwell vs Rangers Prediction Betting Tips & Preview

Motherwell vs Rangers Odds

Date: 02/08/25
Kick-off time: 17:30
Venue: Fir Park

The Scottish Premiership opener sees Motherwell host Rangers at Fir Park on Saturday 2 August 2025 (17:30 BST). In this Motherwell vs Rangers preview, we break down the key news for both teams ahead of kick-off. New Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou – appointed in June 2025 – will take charge for the Steelmen’s season opener, while Russell Martin begins his reign at Ibrox as Rangers’ head coach (signed on a three-year deal in June 2025). Both sides have strengthened over the summer and bring fresh line-ups to this high-profile clash.

Motherwell vs Rangers Team News

Motherwell’s squad has seen a flurry of transfer activity under Jens Askou. The Steelmen added several new faces in July: winger Eseosa Sule (on loan from West Brom), forward Elijah Just and full-back Emmanuel Longelo, each on multi-year deals. Defender Ibrahim Said also joined on a two-year contract. Club captain Stephen O’Donnell (Scotland international) marshals the defence alongside veterans Liam Gordon and Paul McGinn, while attacking hopes lie with youngster Tawanda Maswanhise, who already has two goals in early cup action. Motherwell’s preparations were hit by the loss of new signing Jordan McGhee, who will be sidelined 6–8 weeks with a thigh injury. Aside from McGhee, Askou should have a full squad to choose from, including reliable goalkeeper Aston Oxborough and creative midfielder Lukas Fadinger (each scored in cup games).

Rangers come into the game with a raft of summer signings bolstering the squad. New arrivals include midfielder Joe Rothwell and winger Max Aarons (on loan from Bournemouth), while attacking reinforcements Djeidi Gassama and Mohamed Diomande have already played a part in the Champions League qualifier win (both made appearances in the 2-0 victory over Panathinaikos). Captain James Tavernier remains at right-back (and free-kick duty), with veteran goalkeeper Jack Butland expected to start in goal. John Souttar, Clinton Nsiala and the likes of Oscar Cortés and Cyriel Dessers handle the centre of defence and attack respectively. The only notable absentee is Nico Raskin, ruled out for weeks with a pre-season ankle injury. Despite that, Martin’s side won their midweek 2-0 friendly easily.

Motherwell vs Rangers Betting Tips

Given the context, the Motherwell vs Ragers betting tips favour a home-contested game with Rangers edging a victory. History strongly favours the visitors – in the last 61 league meetings Rangers won 41 while Motherwell only 5 – so a Rangers win is the headline tip. However, Motherwell have shown they can score at Fir Park (e.g. finding the net in most recent home matches), so consider a Both Teams to Score wager. The average H2H match yields over 3 goals, so backing Over 2.5 goals is sensible. In summary, our tips are: Rangers to win, and expect goals at both ends. Over/Under bets on Over 2.5 goals (and even Over 3.5 if you want bigger odds) look promising given past meeting averages.

Motherwell vs Rangers Match Prediction

Our Motherwell vs Rangers prediction is that Rangers will ultimately triumph. Motherwell’s new-look side will be organised but lacks the firepower of last season’s title-winning Rangers. With their superior quality, the visitors should prevail. Given the head-to-head dominance and early season momentum, a victory to Rangers seems likely. The home side can be expected to grab a goal on the counter (especially through quick forwards like Maswanhise or Just), but the overall advantage lies with Rangers’ attack. A margin of two goals for the champions is our forecast.

Match Prediction: Rangers to win. Bet with bet365.

Motherwell vs Rangers Correct Score Tips & Prediction

Our top Motherwell vs Rangers score prediction is 3-1 to Rangers. This aligns with historical trends (the average scoreline between these teams often features at least 3 goals). A 2-1 Rangers win is also possible if Motherwell’s defence holds tight longer. A draw is unlikely given the gulf in class and recent form; even the 2-2 decider is possible only if Motherwell dig deep and attack. Another plausible scenario is 4-1 to Rangers if their attackers click fully (last season Rangers averaged 2+ goals per game against Motherwell). In summary, the suggested scoreline range is Rangers 2–4 goals, Motherwell 1, with 3-1 as the prime pick.

Correct Score Prediction: Motherwell 1-3 Rangers. Bet with bet365.

Motherwell vs Rangers Over & Under Goals Betting Tips

Considering both teams’ tendencies and past meetings, this fixture should be rich in goals. The teams’ head-to-head contests average over 3 goals per game, and Motherwell’s early-season fixtures saw multiple goals (two-thirds of their home games exceeded 2.5 goals). Therefore, the Motherwell vs Rangers over/under prediction favours Over 2.5 goals as a minimum. Over 3.5 goals is also a strong consideration given the attacking talent on each side. For a safer play, Under 4.5 goals could be taken – we are unlikely to see five or more goals. In short: expect a high-scoring game. Back Over 2.5 (and possibly Over 3.5) goals as the teams are both capable of finding the net

Over/Under Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.

Motherwell vs Rangers Bet Builder Tip

A Motherwell vs Rangers bet-builder to consider is: Rangers to win, Both Teams to Score, and Djeidi Gassama to score anytime. Gassama already demonstrated his threat by scoring in the recent 2-0 win over Panathinaikos, making him a good anytime-scorer pick. Rangers should win the match, but we expect Motherwell to break through once (given their cup form). Combining those markets offers an attractive multiple. (Alternatively, one could swap Gassama for a Motherwell scorer – for example, Maswanhise to score – since he tallied goals in League Cup play.) Ultimately, the bet builder focuses on a Rangers victory and at least one goal from each side, with Gassama as the key anytime-scorer.

Bet Builder Tip: Rangers to win, Both Teams to Score, and Djeidi Gassama to score anytime. Bet with bet365.

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