- Motherwell have allowed just 1.00 goal per away game in the Premiership 2026-2027, showing that they are a compact side on the road.
- Rangers have conceded 2.00 goals per home game in the same competition, suggesting that Motherwell can keep the score down.
Derek McInnes’ Rangers are still not firing
Glasgow Rangers FC have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 in their last 5 matches, a disappointing start for Derek McInnes who took over as manager on 17 June 2026. The two-time Premiership winner has built a side that wants to control the ball and overload the half-spaces with the ball, and press in bursts.
They have made a mixed start in the league, sitting 10th in the Prem 2026-2027 with 1 point from 2 games, while Motherwell are 5th with 4 points from 2 matches. Motherwell have made a much better start to the season than the hosts, winning 1, drawing 1 and losing 3 of their last 5.
Steelmen a tough nut to crack on the road
Their two most recent European nights have seen the Ibrox side beat Jablonec 1-0 at home and draw the same score away before losing on penalties 4-3.
They've been stung by the Steelmen on their recent visits to Ibrox, winning 2 of the last 3, including a 3-2 win four months ago. Motherwell have taken 1 win from 1 away game so far in the 2026-2027 season, an unbeaten start to the new campaign, but their formbook shows that they are in a rut.
Alfred Johansson has been in charge of the club since 1st July 2026 and seems to have taken his side down a more methodical route, with a 4-3-3 system that builds up from data-driven patterns.
Rangers can still win at home, but it won’t be a walkover
The two sides have 1 win and 1 draw between them in their 2 Premiership meetings to date, but this looks set to be a tougher game than the bookmakers think. Rangers are rightfully the bookies' favourite at 14/25, but Motherwell are 413/100 and the draw 16/5.
Rangers will want to pin the visitors back at Ibrox, and Motherwell will be compact and will attempt to play on the counter-attack when they can. The Steelmen are the better side when playing from behind in their system, but with Rangers' shaky 1.00 goals per game scored and 2.00 goals conceded, the hosts will win on the day.
Dylan Williams is Motherwell's chief creator, with 1 assist in 2 Premiership 2026-2027 games, while Thelo Aasgaard is the chief spark for Rangers, with 1 goal in 2. Ibrahim Said is the team's most prolific goal scorer with 1 in 2, and 2 in their last 5 games.
