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Rangers vs ST Mirren Prediction, Tips & Odds

Rangers vs ST Mirren

PremiershipRegular Season - 3
Rangers
#2 · Premiership
WWWLW
1 - 0
Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow (51,082)
ST Mirren
#4 · Premiership
LWDLW
★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.52
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.47 (implied 68.2%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 70.7% probability (an expert ratio of 1.41). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (70.7% vs 68.2%), driven by both sides' high goal output and tendency toward open games. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Rangers to win against ST Mirren, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Rangers currently sit in 8th place in the Premiership after one match, where they secured one point from a draw. Their recent form shows two wins, two draws, and one loss in the last five matches. One key statistic is their goal difference, which currently stands at zero, indicating they need to improve both defensively and offensively to climb the standings. On the other hand, ST Mirren is performing exceptionally well, sitting at the top of the league with two wins from two matches, and a perfect goal difference of three. Their recent form reflects this strong start, with four wins and one loss in the last five matches. They have yet to concede a goal this season, showcasing a solid defensive performance that could challenge Rangers' attack. The model gives Rangers a win probability of 71.5%, with a projected score of 2-1, and a notable market percentage of 58.5% for over 2.5 goals. However, a potential caveat is that if ST Mirren continues their strong defensive form, they could disrupt Rangers' plans for a home victory. The full method of this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, as the analysis is conducted by The Daily Punt Analysis Team using an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Rangers Win66%1.32
Draw17%5.27
ST Mirren Win17%8.38
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.7457.4%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.4763.6%

Combined goal output is high (3.6 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Rangers 2-0 ST Mirren
7.2014.0%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.0% probability.

Asian Handicap
Rangers -1.5
1.8046%

Rangers have been the stronger side, winning 50% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-0
7.20
14.0%
2-1
7.83
12.8%
1-0
8.43
11.9%
3-0
8.65
11.6%
1-1
9.57
10.5%
3-1
9.72
10.4%

Our model projects a 2-0 Rangers win as the most likely scoreline at 14.0% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Rangers clean sheets, in line with their 29% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Rangers
-0.0
1.08
ST Mirren
+0.0
6.23
Rangers
-0.5
1.31
ST Mirren
+0.5
6.60
Rangers
-1.5
1.80
ST Mirren
+1.5
13.00

Lines averaged across 3 bookmakers. Rangers are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Rangers vs ST Mirren
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.335.258.001.502.551.801.95
Marathonbet
1.325.158.301.452.421.761.93
Betfair
1.295.509.001.402.801.732.05
Pinnacle
1.345.568.971.502.69
SBO
1.324.946.86
William Hill
1.305.008.001.702.05
Bet365
1.305.259.501.502.621.752.00
1xBet
1.325.258.301.442.451.761.96
Unibet
1.295.258.001.422.751.682.04
888Sport
1.305.008.001.442.601.702.05
Betano
1.375.409.251.522.601.752.00
Superbet
1.355.457.701.502.601.781.97
BetVictor
1.305.509.001.452.601.732.00

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
94.1%
Over 1.5 Goals
82.8%
Over 2.5 Goals
63.6%
Over 3.5 Goals
42.8%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XRangers or Draw
84%1.07
12Rangers or ST Mirren
83%1.13
X2Draw or ST Mirren
34%3.23

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Rangers leads 6-2)
6 Rangers2 Draw2 ST Mirren
15 Mar
ST Mirren
0-1
Rangers
Premiership
Dec 25
Rangers
2-1
ST Mirren
Premiership
Aug 25
ST Mirren
1-1
Rangers
Premiership
Apr 25
ST Mirren
2-2
Rangers
Premiership
Feb 25
Rangers
0-2
ST Mirren
Premiership
Dec 24
ST Mirren
2-1
Rangers
Premiership
Oct 24
Rangers
2-1
ST Mirren
Premiership
Apr 24
ST Mirren
1-2
Rangers
Premiership
Jan 24
ST Mirren
0-1
Rangers
Premiership
Dec 23
Rangers
2-0
ST Mirren
Premiership

In the last 10 matches between Rangers and St Mirren, Rangers have won 6 times, St Mirren has won 2, and there have been 2 draws. The scorelines indicate a relatively competitive rivalry, with several closely contested games, including four matches that finished with a one-goal margin. However, St Mirren's last win against Rangers was in December 2024, suggesting a challenging period for them in this matchup. Overall, while Rangers have a stronger record, St Mirren has shown the ability to secure victories against them, indicating potential for tightly contested matches.

Premiership Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Celtic
66001431118
WWWWW
2
Rangers
641174313
WWWWL
3
Heart Of Midlothian
5401125712
WWWWL
4
ST Mirren
631286210
LLWDW
5
Motherwell
52218538
LWDDW
6
Dundee
62137617
LDLWW
10
Aberdeen
511327-54
DLLLW
11
Falkirk
502337-42
DLLDL
12
Kilmarnock
5014414-101
DLLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
RangersHome
2W0D1L
3 playedGF 3 · GA 22.00 pts/game
ST MirrenAway
2W0D1L
3 playedGF 3 · GA 12.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
RangersST Mirren
2.21Goals p.g.1.44
1.29Goals conceded p.g.1.56
29%Clean sheets28%
50%Win rate41%
3.5Avg goals in match3
1.65xG per game0.98
0.05xGA per game0.01
53%Possession %46%
4.8Shots on target / game4.3
6.1Corners per game6.5
Rangers
Recent Form

Rangers have won 9 of their last 14 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include beat Motherwell 1-0 and beat FK Jablonec 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 14W 7D 7L from the last 28 games (50% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: RangersAll competitions
05 Sept
Rangers
1-0
Motherwell
Premiership
02 Sept
Falkirk
1-2
Rangers
Premiership
30 Aug
Aberdeen
0-1
Rangers
Premiership
27 Aug
FK Jablonec
1-0
Rangers
UEFA Europa Conference League
20 Aug
Rangers
1-0
FK Jablonec
UEFA Europa Conference League
16 Aug
Rangers
5-1
ST Mirren
League Cup
14
Win
50%
7
Draw
25%
7
Lost
25%
ST Mirren
Recent Form

ST Mirren have won 8 of their last 18 matches on the road, drawing 3 and losing 7. Their recent away fixtures include beat Kilmarnock 0-1 and lost to Rangers 5-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 13W 6D 13L from the last 32 games (41% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: ST MirrenAll competitions
05 Sept
ST Mirren
1-2
Celtic
Premiership
02 Sept
Kilmarnock
0-1
ST Mirren
Premiership
30 Aug
ST Mirren
3-3
Motherwell
Premiership
16 Aug
Rangers
5-1
ST Mirren
League Cup
01 Aug
Falkirk
0-2
ST Mirren
Premiership
26 Jul
ST Mirren
0-1
Dunfermline
League Cup
13
Win
41%
6
Draw
19%
13
Lost
41%

Lineups

Confirmed

Rangers4-2-3-1Confirmed

24O. MakhanyaDEF
37E. FernandezDEF
21D. SterlingDEF
29J. PenriceDEF
19K. KelsyFWD
1I. PandurGK
23D. GassamaMID
43N. RaskinMID
6D. NeilMID
26B. BouananiMID
20R. NaderiMID
4B. GodfreyDEF
2R. McCrorieDEF
10Minsu KimFWD
52Findlay CurtisFWD
28B. MiovskiFWD
31L. KellyGK
42T. ChukwuaniMID
14C. DevlinMID
22V. DragojevićMID

ST Mirren4-2-3-1Confirmed

53Henry FieldsonDEF
47C. RamsayDEF
3D. JohnDEF
6Louis JacksonDEF
25N. AgrafiotisFWD
1J. ChapmanGK
19Ismeal KabiaMID
8R. CarrMID
13A. GogićMID
23C. MochrieMID
30F. TaylorMID
2J. RichardsonDEF
26M. De BarrosDEF
5R. KingDEF
24J. FarquharFWD
20J. YoungFWD
9Eseosa SuleFWD
31R. MullenGK
37C. McEvoyMID
16L. ThomasMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

Rangers

No reported absences

ST Mirren

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Rangers Win1.32 (66.4%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.47 (63.6%)
Both Teams Score1.74 (57.4%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals2.61 (36.4%)
BTTS No2.00 (42.6%)
Speculative
Draw5.27 (17.1%)
ST Mirren Win8.38 (16.5%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Rangers have averaged 6.1 corners per match at home; ST Mirren 6.5 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 7.3 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Rangers have generated 1.65 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 50% of them. They put 4.8 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Rangers player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Over

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.