Russell Martin will be looking to build on a strong start to his Rangers career when his side kick off their Scottish Premiership campaign against Motherwell at Fir Park.
The Gers defeated Panathinaikos 3-1 on aggregate to progress to the third qualifying round of the Champions League in midweek, and will now aim to start their title bid in style against a Well side also under new stewardship in the shape of Jens Berthel Askou.
Askou has also started well, with three wins and a draw in the Scottish League Cup group stage, but will have his work cut out against the Glasgow giants.
The Sporting News brings you all the best odds and tips ahead of the opening-day clash.
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Motherwell vs. Rangers Scottish Premiership prediction
Rangers should have too much for the hosts as they get their SPL season start, and that is reflected in the odds for this one.
They are priced up at 2/5 with Betfair, with Motherwell way back at 13/2, and the draw at 9/2 (both best prices available at time of writing with AK Bets).
The Sporting News' Score Prediction: Motherwell 1-3 Rangers
- Rangers are given an implied 67% chance to beat Motherwell by Betfair for this clash.
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Motherwell vs. Rangers predicted lineups
Motherwell predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left)
- Ward (GK) — Koutroumbis, McGinn, Gordon, Longelo — Slattery, Watt — Just, Fadinger, Maswanhise — Stamatelopoulos
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Rangers predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left)
- Butland (GK) — Tavernier, Djiga, Souttar, Aarons — Diomande, Rothwell, Raskin — Curtis, Danilo, Gassama
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Motherwell vs. Rangers latest odds, correct score betting
Our tip of 3-1 is at very decent odds of 10/1, but there is plenty of potential value with other scores. You can check out the other most likely scorelines according to the bookies here, with odds via Bet365.
| Result | Odds* |
| Rangers 1-0 | 9/1 |
| Rangers 2-0 | 15/2 |
| Rangers 2-1 | 15/2 |
| Rangers 3-1 | 10/1 |
| Draw 1-1 | 17/2 |
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Motherwell vs. Rangers team news
- New signings Lukas Fadinger and Elijah Just are expected to start in a four-man Motherwell midfield, while League Cup standout Tawanda Maswanhise is likely to start up front.
- Rangers' own new boy Djeidi Gassama grabbed two of their three goals against Panathinaikos, and the winger will start here. 18-year-old Findlay Curtis is likely to join him in attack having greatly impressed this summer.
Motherwell vs. Rangers Bet Builder tips
Our bet builder for this game is Rangers to win with a -1 Handicap and Djeidi Gassama to continue his hot streak with an anytime goal, currently available at 4.66/1 with Bet Victor.
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How to watch Motherwell vs. Rangers: Live stream, TV channel
- Date: Saturday, August 2
- Venue: Fir Park
- Time: 5:30 p.m. BST
- TV/Stream: Sky Sports Main Event