Dundee United v Rangers: Euro distraction for champions

Dundee United v Rangers head-to-head

The sides have met 56 times and Rangers have won 32 of those games, while 12 have ended all-square. The draw is available at 24/5.

The most recent meeting came in February when four different men got on the scoresheet for Rangers in a 4-1 victory at Ibrox.

They also won 2-1 at Tannadice in December and put another four past Dundee United in their first meeting at Ibrox last September.

Eight of the last nine meetings saw three or more goals scored and it is 8/13 that this occurs again on Saturday.

Dundee United v Rangers team news

Rangers are no doubt looking ahead to Tuesday’s second leg with Malmo in front of a full house at Ibrox.

Qualifying for the Champions League Group stages this season and next would bring in upwards of £60m in cash and help them keep stars such as Alfredo Morelos, Ryan Grant and Glen Kamara.

The latter, who is an integral part of the midfield, is close to signing a new contract, despite interest from several Premier League clubs. He missed the first clash with Malmo – and it showed.

Morelos looks the most likely to leave, but he is expected to return to the Rangers team after quarantining on his return from Colombia.

If he does not start, players like Roofe – who is 5/6 to score at any time against Dundee United – will have to produce in a pivotal period for the Glasgow outfit.

However, Ryan Jack is unavailable for selection due to a calf injury and midfielder Nnamdi Ofoborh is a doubt for the trip.

Dundee United, 3/1 to win or draw the game in the Double Chance market, will miss both Declan Glass and Mark Connolly due to injuries.

Dundee United v Rangers key battles

This will be more of a mental battle for the Gers, as Gerrard will want a fully-fit squad for Tuesday night.

Tangerines boss Tam Courts has not had the easiest of starts and will lean heavily on the experience of Lawrence Shankland and Charlie Mulgrew to help guide them through their growing pains.

Rangers based their title around a solid defence and little has changed in that regard. The visitors are 4/5 to win to nil in Dundee United v Rangers betting tips and are 1/3 to score two or more goals.

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