Manchester United will be gearing up for the upcoming 2024-25 season with a pre-season friendly against Scottish powerhouse Rangers in Edinburgh today. After a disappointing 1-0 loss to Rosenborg in their first pre-season match, the Red Devils will be looking to bounce back and showcase their preparations. Similarly, Rangers will be looking to recover from a 2-1 defeat against Ajax in their previous friendly as they continue their own pre-season preparations. which team takes this one? let's find out!
Match Preview
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag expressed disappointment in his team's performance during their match against Rosenborg on Monday. Despite goalkeeper Radek Vitek's efforts to prevent goals, the Red Devils struggled to maintain control, with the Norwegian team hitting the woodwork four times before securing a late victory. Ten Hag acknowledged the need for improvement in order to avoid similar outcomes in future matches.
Rangers have faced off against Manchester United four times in competitive matches, all in the Champions League. The English giants have emerged victorious in three of those encounters, with their most recent meeting resulting in a 1-0 win for United in November 2010.
Rangers have faced off against Manchester United four times in competitive matches, all in the Champions League. The English giants have emerged victorious in three of those encounters, with their most recent meeting resulting in a 1-0 win for United in November 2010.
Rangers Statistics in their last 10 matches
📈Stats = Overall
📈Win Percentage = 40%
📈Average Goals per Match = 3.50
📈Goals Scored per Match = 2.00
📈Goals Conceded per Match = 1.50
📈Both Teams to Score(BTTS) = 70%
📈Clean Sheet (CS) = 20%
📈Expected Goals (xG) = 2.03
📈Expected Goals Against (xGA) = 1.33
📈Win Percentage = 40%
📈Average Goals per Match = 3.50
📈Goals Scored per Match = 2.00
📈Goals Conceded per Match = 1.50
📈Both Teams to Score(BTTS) = 70%
📈Clean Sheet (CS) = 20%
📈Expected Goals (xG) = 2.03
📈Expected Goals Against (xGA) = 1.33
Manchester United Statistics in their last 10 matches
📈Stats = Overall
📈Win Percentage = 40%
📈Average Goals per Match = 3.70
📈Goals Scored per Match = 1.90
📈Goals Conceded per Match = 1.80
📈Both Teams to Score(BTTS) = 70%
📈Clean Sheet (CS) = 10%
📈Expected Goals (xG) = 1.79
📈Expected Goals Against (xGA) = 1.81
📈Win Percentage = 40%
📈Average Goals per Match = 3.70
📈Goals Scored per Match = 1.90
📈Goals Conceded per Match = 1.80
📈Both Teams to Score(BTTS) = 70%
📈Clean Sheet (CS) = 10%
📈Expected Goals (xG) = 1.79
📈Expected Goals Against (xGA) = 1.81
Predicted Lineup
Rangers : Butland, Nsiala, Goldson, Balogun, Jefte, Diomande, Barron, Dowell, Lawrence, Wright; Dessers
Manchester United : Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Evans, Fish, Amass, Casemiro, Mount, Collyer, Amad, Wheatley, Rashford
Key Insights and Predictions
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Over 2.5 goals: Both teams have conceded an average of 1.50 goals or more per match, indicating potential defensive weaknesses and Pre-season matches often see experimental line-ups and tactical tweaks, leading to unpredictable outcomes.
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Manchester United Struggles Again: Manchester United's recent form, including the loss to Rosenborg, indicates potential struggles in finding rhythm.
