Man United vs Rangers prediction, odds, tips & team news

Manchester United and Rangers will be looking to take a step closer to the Europa League last 16 when they meet at Old Trafford on Thursday 23rd January at 8pm. Both sides are in the top eight after six games, which guarantees automatic qualification to the last 16. This game will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 1.
Bruno Fernandes 1+ Foul Committed & Nicolas Raskin to Win 1+ Fouls (1/1 with Sky Bet)
The main play I’ve opted for at Old Trafford is a foul-based double that can be backed at even money (1/1) with Sky Bet. The first half is for Bruno Fernandes to commit one or more fouls in the match. The Manchester United captain has been sent off three times this season including in the Europa League. He has committed at least one foul in nine of his last ten appearances across all formats.
The second half of this double is for Rangers Nicolas Raskin to Win one or more fouls. More known for committing fouls than winning them, Raskin makes appeal at the current prices. The Belgian has won 1+ foul in five consecutive away matches and combining him with Fernandes makes an attractive looking double.
Rangers to Win & Both Teams to Score (12/1 with Sky Bet)
All is not well at Manchester United. The dilemma for Ruben Amorim at the moment is whether he should change his style, as he currently possesses a squad that cannot execute what he wants.
It has been evident in recent weeks, with a shocking 80 minutes against Southampton and a 3-1 home defeat against Brighton, that this team deserve to be in the bottom half of the Premier League table.
Rangers may be a long way off Celtic in the Scottish Premiership and pressure may be mounting on Philippe Clement, but the Europa League provides a chance to claim a huge English scalp. This season they have proved they can take on Premier League sides when Dejan Kulusevski had to rescue Spurs a point. There is no denying this is a price-play and that Manchester United have the better players, but at 12/1 it’s worth a couple of quid to back Rangers pulling off an upset.
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How both teams go into Man United vs Rangers
Ruben Amorim has turned things around in the Europa League at Old Trafford. While things aren’t going well domestically, Man United are in a good position in the Europa League. After drawing their opening three games in the competition, the Red Devils have won their past three — two coming under Amorim. It’s a run that has seen Man United up to seventh in the league phase, occupying one of the automatic last 16 places.
Man United sit one point and one place above Rangers, who will be hoping to hold into the final automatic qualification spot. The Scottish side have won three of their six Europa League games so far, losing once to fourth-placed Lyon. That was in their second game, though, and Rangers have won two and drawn two of their next four matches, including a draw with Tottenham Hotspur.
Man United team news
Mason Mount, Victor Lindelof, Jonny Evans and Luke Shaw are confirmed absentees for the hosts.
Rangers team news
Jack Butland will not feature, while defender John Souttar remains sidelined. Ianis Hagi and Daniolo are both ineligible. Meanwhile, Mohamed Diomande is suspended after collecting three yellow cards.
Man United vs Rangers head-to-head
This is the first competitive match between Man United and Rangers since the 2010-11 Champions League. Man United are unbeaten in their four previous meetings, winning three with one draw. Rangers have never scored against Man United.
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