Motherwell take on the visitors Rangers in the round 1 match of Scottish Premiership. The match will be played on Saturday, August 2nd at Fir Park (Motherwell).
Motherwell, in their nearly 140-year history, have only managed to win the league once — back in 1932 — and have collected just a few domestic cup honours. In 2013 and 2014 they secured second-place finishes, and even made occasional European appearances, but without any notable achievements. Last season, they once again failed to replicate past highs, finishing the regular campaign in the bottom half and ending up in the relegation group — although they did manage to finish 8th overall. This summer, they at least gained some competitive rhythm with a decent run in the Scottish League Cup, where they won several group-stage matches. However, performances against stronger opposition continue to expose their limitations. The lack of consistent goal scoring remains a key concern heading into the new Premiership campaign.
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Rangers failed to mount a serious title challenge under their previous coach. The Light Blues increasingly long for the days of Steven Gerrard — under whom they finally managed to break Celtic’s stranglehold on the league. But after his departure, they once again fell into the pattern of settling for second place year after year. Former coach Philippe Clement was sacked well before the summer break after a string of underwhelming performances. Rangers then appointed Russell Martin — formerly of Southampton — as head coach, hoping he could bring fresh ideas and stability. His reign began with a solid 2-0 win over Panathinaikos in the Champions League qualifiers. They managed to hold onto that advantage in the away leg in Greece, progressing confidently to the next round.
The Glasgow giants have historically dominated this fixture. However, the last two meetings have been more balanced, ending in a draw and a surprise win for Motherwell. Russell Martin’s side may have spent energy midweek, but they’re used to such schedules, and Motherwell are far from elite opposition. Back Rangers to win away with a -1.0 goal handicap.
Prediction for the match: Rangers to win with -1.0 handicap.
