Rangers vs Roma: Europa League Matchday 4 Preview and Prediction
On November 6, 2025, Rangers will host Roma in the fourth round of the UEFA Europa League group stage. The Scottish giants are struggling domestically and in Europe, while the ambitious Italians aim to finally secure a win on their European campaign.
Team Form and Season Overview
Rangers
Rangers have long been overshadowed by neighboring Celtic. Russell Martin’s tenure as head coach this summer was unsuccessful, with prolonged struggles in the Premiership. Now, Rel, former assistant to Flick, is attempting to stabilize the team. In European competition, Rangers started in the Champions League, advancing past Panathinaikos and Viktoria Plzen but suffered a heavy 1-9 defeat to Club Brugge over two legs. The slump continued in the Europa League with losses to Genk, Sturm, and Brann, including a 0-3 defeat to the Norwegian side.
Roma
Roma, under Ranieri, previously ended a slump and aimed for Champions League qualification, ultimately finishing fifth. Now managed by Gasperini, they have improved, although consistency remains an issue. In the Europa League, they began with a 2-1 away win at Nice but then lost at home to Lille and dropped points against Viktoria Plzen after conceding twice in the first half.
Key Statistics and Trends
Rangers
Lost five consecutive European matches
Average goals scored: 1.22 per game
Average goals conceded: 1.11 per game
Roma
Lost their last two matches
Average goals scored: 1 per game
Average goals conceded: 0.38 per game
Probable Starting Lineups
Rangers (4-4-2): Butland – Megoma, Djiga, Souttar, Tavernier – Gassama, Rothwell, Raskin, Antman – Osgoer, Shermiti
Roma (4-2-3-1): Svilar – Hermoso, Mancini, Zelkowski – Fransa, Soule – Dybala, Kone, El-Enaoui – Celik, Dovbyk
Previous Encounters
Surprisingly, despite being regular European competitors, Rangers and Roma have never faced each other on the field before.
Match Prediction
Rangers are in deep crisis and have struggled heavily in Europe this season. Roma, though inconsistent, are stronger and should claim victory even away from home.
Predicted Score: Rangers 0 – 2 Roma
Betting Suggestion: Roma to win (odds ~1.75)
