Rangers vs Motherwell tips and predictions

Big ask - too big - for Motherwell

With just 2 points between them it's first placed Rangers versus fourth placed Motherwell for this eagerly anticipated clash.

Maybe it isn't especially imaginative to pick the big odds-on home side but they're used to dealing with the pressure of being such short favourites.

The hosts start the match having made sure of 16 home wins from their last 20.

This home team is in a bit of a purple patch on their own soil. Rangers scored three or more goals in 8 of their recent 16 home matches and the defenders have cleared things up at the back. Recently they have kept a clean sheet in 13 of their last 20 home games. So viewers are likely to see the home side come out and lay down a marker.

Away from home Motherwell have actually conceded at least once in all of their last 4 matches. If these numbers prove significant you are likely to see the home team pick holes in their defensive line.

Rangers have won 6 of the last 7 fixtures between these sides.

Most previews are saying that at least one of these sides will look to park the bus in a match that's on Rangers's terms. But with odds-against available on the BTTS Yes that would be the best bet. And for fans of the goal line, it's Under 3.5 Goals in this match after considering the prices available. Ultimately, one way or another expect Rangers to put this challenge behind them and move on to the next one.