Rangers’ predictions 2024-25 season

After a season filled with drama, Rangers head into the 2024-25 campaign with renewed vigour and high hopes.

With a strong core of players and a solid tactical foundation, they are poised to challenge on multiple fronts, with Philippe Clement at the helm. Here’s a closer look at what to expect this season, including key players and predictions across all competitions.

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William Hill Scottish Premiership – 5/1

Last season, Rangers narrowly missed out on the Scottish Premiership title, finishing second in a closely contested race. James Tavernier, the ever-reliable captain and top scorer with 17 goals, was instrumental in their campaign. His ability to score crucial goals, especially as a defender, sets the tone for Rangers’ ambitions this season.

The key to Rangers’ title challenge will be their consistency, particularly in matches against their closest rivals. With the addition of several promising signings, such as Mohamed Diomandé, Rangers have the depth to compete at the highest level. If they can maintain their form and avoid injuries to key players, the title could very well be within their grasp. They have odds of 5/1 to win the Premiership, lengthening since their defeat in the Old Firm Derby at the end of August. A five-point gap at such an early stage of the league, behind such a dominant looking Celtic, seems hard to close for the Ibrox side.

Scottish Cup – 5/2

Rangers’ near miss in last season’s Scottish Cup—where they finished runners-up—will serve as motivation to go all the way this time around. The Scottish Cup remains one of the most prestigious trophies in Scottish football and lifting it would be a significant achievement for the club.

Key players such as Tom Lawrence, who was instrumental in midfield for Rangers, and Cyriel Dessers, who can provide the cutting edge in attack, will be crucial in these high-stakes knockout games. Their experience and composure under pressure could make all the difference. The odds for Rangers to win the Scottish Cup stand at 5/2, reflecting their strong potential to bring home the silverware.

Scottish League Cup – 7/4

Rangers’ triumph in the Scottish League Cup last season was a highlight of their campaign, adding a much-needed trophy to their cabinet. The club will be eager to defend this title, and with odds of 7/4, they are among the favourites to do so.

The League Cup offers a perfect platform for some of the squad’s fringe players and emerging talents to showcase their abilities. Players like Ross McCausland, who has shown glimpses of brilliance, could play a more prominent role. Managerial tactics and squad rotation will be key to navigating the fixtures successfully and securing back-to-back titles.

Europa League – 100/1

Rangers’ 3-1 aggregate defeat to Dynamo Kyiv in the third qualifying round of the Champions League means they will now compete in the Europa League. This could be seen as a positive, as the Europa League may be a more suitable level for Rangers to make a deep run, given their current standing in European football.

Rangers have a history of exceeding expectations on the European stage. Last season, they advanced to the Round of 16 in the Europa League and narrowly missed out on reaching the Champions League group stage. Although the odds for a Europa League victory this season stand at 100/1, with a favourable draw and a bit of luck, Rangers could once again surprise some of Europe’s bigger teams.

In 2022, Rangers demonstrated their capability to shock the continent by making it all the way to the Europa League final, where they narrowly lost to Eintracht Frankfurt. Along the way, they eliminated established European powerhouses like Borussia Dortmund, Braga and RB Leipzig. If Rangers can recapture that same form, those 100/1 odds might represent an opportunity for a return.