Rangers travel to Fir Park tonight looking to close the gap on the league leaders as they face a high-flying Motherwell side in the Scottish Premiership.
Danny Rohl’s men arrive in North Lanarkshire in frightening goalscoring form, having netted 13 times in their last two outings, but they face the division’s sturdiest defence in what promises to be a fascinating battle under the lights.
Here is the full preview, including our best bets, predicted lineups, and correct score prediction.
Motherwell vs Rangers Best Bets and Betting Tips
Rangers to Win – 13/10
While Motherwell’s defensive record at Fir Park has been formidable this season, Rangers have hit a different gear since the turn of the year.
Danny Rohl’s side have won seven of their last eight league games and arrive off the back of an 8-0 demolition of Queen’s Park and a 5-1 thrashing of Kilmarnock.
The sheer weight of attacking options—boosted by January arrivals—should have enough quality to breach the Steelmen’s resistance.
Nasser Djiga to be Booked – 5/1
The value of the night lies in the card markets. Rangers centre-back Nasser Djiga has been aggressive in his defending this campaign and the stats back a booking here.
The defender is averaging 0.41 cards per 90 minutes in the Premiership this season.
Up against a physical Motherwell frontline and likely to be exposed in transition if Rangers push high, 5/1 is a massive price for a player with his disciplinary record.
Over 2.5 Goals – 10/11
The data points towards goals. Rangers are averaging over 3.0 goals per game in their last five domestic fixtures, while Motherwell have found the net in six consecutive matches.
Despite the hosts’ defensive reputation, they may be forced to open up if Rangers strike early.
The last meeting was tight, but with Rangers’ attack now clicking (34 goals since Rohl’s arrival), this has the makings of a more open affair.
Motherwell vs Rangers Form Guide
The Steelmen are in the form of their lives under Jens Berthel Askou.
They are unbeaten in their last six games across all competitions and have lost just once in their last 15—a narrow 1-0 defeat to Rangers in December.
They currently sit 4th in the table, largely thanks to a backline that has conceded just 17 goals all season.
Rangers have responded emphaticallly to their European setback against Porto.
Domestically, they are flying, with recent victories over Dundee (3-0), Kilmarnock (5-1), and Queen’s Park (8-0).
They sit 2nd in the table and cannot afford to drop points as they chase down Hearts.
Rangers are currently 2/1 joint-second favourites to win the Scottish Premiership.
Key Stats & Trends
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Defensive Wall: Motherwell have the best defensive record in the Scottish Premiership (17 goals conceded).
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Goal Glut: Rangers have scored 13 goals in their last two matches (8 vs Queen’s Park, 5 vs Kilmarnock).
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Card Magnet: Nasser Djiga has 4 yellow cards and 1 red card in just 15 appearances this season.
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Head-to-Head: Rangers won the reverse fixture 1-0 at Ibrox in December thanks to a Thelo Aasgaard goal.
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Home Comforts: Motherwell have kept a clean sheet in 8 of their last 12 home league matches.
Motherwell vs Rangers Predicted Lineups & Team News
Jens Berthel Askou is expected to keep faith with the side that won 2-0 at Livingston. Tawanda Maswanhise leads the line, supported by the creative trio of Said, Just, and Slattery.
Danny Rohl has a wealth of options.
Jack Butland will return in goal after being rested for the cup.
In defence, Nasser Djiga is expected to partner Alvaro Fernandez, while January signing Tuur Rommens continues at left-back.
Andreas Skov Olsen and Mohamed Diomande provide the spark in midfield, with Ryan Naderi likely to lead the attack after his cup heroics.
Motherwell (4-2-3-1)
Predicted XI:
GK: Ward
DEF: Sparrow, O’Donnell, McGinn, Koutroumbis
MID: Priestman, Fadinger
MID: Said, Just, Slattery
FWD: Maswanhise
Rangers (4-2-3-1)
Predicted XI:
GK: Butland
DEF: Tavernier, Djiga, Fernandez, Rommens
MID: Chukwuani, Raskin
MID: Skov Olsen, Diomande, Moore
FWD: Naderi.
How to Watch Motherwell vs Rangers
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Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
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Venue: Fir Park, Motherwell
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TV Channel: Sky Sports Football / Sky Sports Main Event
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Live Stream: Sky Go / NOW TV
Supporters outside the UK should check local broadcast listings, as coverage varies by territory.
Motherwell vs Rangers Match Winner Odds
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Motherwell: 9/4
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Draw: 12/5
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Rangers: 13/10
Odds correct at time of writing and subject to change.
Motherwell vs Rangers Correct Score Prediction
This will be tighter than Rangers’ recent goal-fests suggest.
Motherwell are incredibly well-organised and will look to frustrate the visitors.
However, the sheer quality of Rohl’s attack—particularly Skov Olsen and Diomande—should eventually break the deadlock.
We expect Motherwell to score, but Rangers to have too much firepower in the end.
Motherwell 1-2 Rangers
