Read our Rangers vs Motherwell prediction with betting tips, odds, and probable lineups as the Gers host the Steelmen in the Scottish Premiership.
Rangers vs Motherwell Match Summary
Competition | Scottish Premiership |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 5 September 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow |
Rangers host Motherwell at Ibrox in the Scottish Premiership, and this Rangers vs Motherwell clash pits two in-form sides against each other on Saturday afternoon.
The Gers arrive chasing a third straight league win after back-to-back victories away to Aberdeen and Falkirk, with Lawrence Shankland firing on all cylinders up front.
Motherwell are no soft touch either, unbeaten in their last five Premiership matches and sitting fourth in the table after eight points from their opening four fixtures.
The last six meetings between the pair have split one home win, three draws and two away wins, so the visitors have every reason to fancy their chances at Ibrox.
Rangers vs Motherwell Form
Rangers go into this on the back of two straight league wins, edging Aberdeen 1-0 before a 2-1 midweek success at Falkirk. There have been over 2.5 goals in 10 of their last 12 Premiership games, and skipper Lawrence Shankland is in sharp nick, bagging a brace against the Bairns.
Motherwell are stubborn opposition, undefeated in their last five Premiership matches and fresh from a 3-0 midweek hammering of Dundee United at Fir Park. They sit fourth in the table, with Tawanda Maswanhise leading the line and firing off shots regularly.
Rangers vs Motherwell Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Rangers: Y. Chermiti (Injured/out), T. Rommens (Injured/doubtful), J. Cifuentes (Injured/doubtful)
Motherwell: P. McGinn (Injured/doubtful), J. McGhee (Injured/doubtful), C. Hendry (Injured/doubtful)
Rangers
Ivor Pandur keeps his place between the sticks behind a back four of James Penrice, Olwethu Makhanya, Emmanuel Fernandez and Kosta Nedeljkovic. Cammy Devlin anchors the engine room, with Findlay Curtis, Kim Min-Su and Djeidi Gassama supporting Lawrence Shankland up top. Yacine Chermiti is out injured.
Motherwell
Alex Paulsen continues in goal behind a settled back four of Emmanuel Longelo, Martin Moormann, Jamie Knight-Lebel and Tom Sparrow. Lukas Fadinger and Joe Hodge sit in the engine room, with Ibrahim Said and Alex Lowry pulling strings behind striker Tawanda Maswanhise. Casey McGinn, Jack McGhee and Callum Hendry are doubts.
Rangers vs Motherwell Predicted Lineup
Rangers
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Pandur; Penrice, Makhanya, Fernandez, Nedeljkovic; Chukwuani, Devlin; Gassama, Kim Min-Su, Curtis; Shankland
Motherwell
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Paulsen; Longelo, Moormann, Knight-Lebel, Sparrow; Fadinger, Hodge; Palmer-Houlden, Lowry, Said; Maswanhise
Rangers vs Motherwell Key Stats & Match Facts
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 10 of Rangers' last 12 games in the Premiership.
Motherwell are undefeated in their last five matches in the Premiership.
Rangers have had 6+ shots on target in 8 out of 10 matches vs Motherwell (Premiership).
There have been 28+ shots taken in 5 of the last 5 meetings between Motherwell vs Rangers (Premiership).
Lawrence Shankland has recorded 1+ shots on target in 8 of their last 9 apps vs Motherwell (Premiership).
Rangers vs Motherwell Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Both teams can cause problems going forward but there are question marks at the back for each, so we are backing a high-scoring 2-2 draw at Ibrox. Rangers are favourites at 10/21 with Coral, yet stubborn Motherwell should get on the scoresheet.
Best Bets
Cameron Devlin Over 1.5 in the Player Shots market. Devlin is a busy presence in the Rangers engine room and has committed 2+ fouls in each of his last four Premiership outings, underlining how frequently he gets on the ball. With Rangers looking to boss possession and take plenty of shots at home, he is well placed to register two or more.
Findlay Curtis Over 1.5 in the Player Shots On Target market. Curtis starts on the right wing for a Rangers side projected to produce plenty of attacking volume, and this fixture has averaged over 28 shots across all five of the last five meetings in the Premiership. Playing in behind Shankland, Curtis is one of the key creative outlets and looks overdue a productive return.
Rangers vs Motherwell Bet Builder
Our four-leg bet builder leans on the shot-heavy nature of this fixture: Lawrence Shankland Over 2.5 shots, Shankland Over 1.5 shots on target, Tawanda Maswanhise Over 2.5 shots and Martin Moormann to be carded.
Shankland has attempted 3+ shots in each of his last four Premiership outings, so the skipper clearing the 2.5 shots line looks a sensible starting point for the slip.
The Gers captain has also recorded 2+ shots on target in each of his last three Premiership appearances, making Over 1.5 shots on target a natural companion leg.
Maswanhise leads the Motherwell line and has attempted 3+ shots in each of his last three Premiership games, so Over 2.5 shots for the striker fits the pattern nicely.
Finally, defender Martin Moormann has been carded in two of his last three Premiership appearances, and against Shankland and this Rangers attack a booking looks well within reach.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 31/2 and is as short as 10/1 elsewhere.
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Rangers vs Motherwell Talking Points
Lawrence Shankland is the man in form, three goals across Rangers' last two league fixtures, and he has recorded 1+ shots on target in 8 of his last 9 outings against Motherwell in the Premiership. Derek McInnes watches on from the stands as he serves the final match of a two-game touchline ban, while Motherwell arrive full of belief after a 3-0 win over Dundee United powered by summer signings Seb Palmer-Houlden and Alex Lowry. With both attacks firing and neither defence watertight, goals look likely at Ibrox.
Rangers vs Motherwell Predictions FAQs
When is the Rangers vs Motherwell Scottish Premiership game?
The match takes place on Saturday 5 September 2026, kicking off at 15:00 UK time.
Where is Rangers vs Motherwell being played?
The fixture will be played at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow.
What competition is Rangers vs Motherwell in?
Rangers vs Motherwell is a Scottish Premiership match in the 2026/2027 season.
Who is the Rangers vs Motherwell betting favourite?
Rangers are the betting favourites at 10/21 with Coral, with Motherwell available at 6/1 with Bet365.
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