Match Overview

The 2025/26 group stage Matchday 4 will feature a compelling clash between Scottish side Rangers and Italian giants Roma. This highly anticipated fixture is scheduled for November 6 at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow. This comprehensive preview offers a detailed forecast, analysis of team strengths, key player statistics, and relevant trends for the Rangers vs Roma encounter.

Rangers Team Analysis

The Scottish outfit has endured a challenging start to their Europa League campaign. In their opening match, the team suffered a narrow 0-1 home defeat against Genk, followed by a 1-2 away loss to Sturm. Consequently, Rangers currently sit at the bottom of the group standings, alongside three other clubs, all with zero points, and occupy last place due to an inferior goal difference. It is also worth noting that the Scottish side has failed to secure a victory in their last six Europa League outings, recording one draw and five losses.

Rangers’ Recent Europa League Form

• The team has failed to win in 7 of their last 9 home matches in the Europa League (3 draws, 4 losses).
• The club has conceded no more than one goal in 12 of their last 14 home encounters in this European competition.

Rangers’ Predicted Lineup (4-5-1)*

Jack Butland – John Souttar, James Tavernier, Derek Cornelius, Jayden Meghoma – Nicolas Raskin, Connor Barron, Jady Gassama, Mikey Moore, Oliver Antman – Youssef Chermiti.

Injury Update (Rangers)

Midfielder Kieran Dowell is sidelined due to injury and will not feature in the match.

Roma Team Analysis

Gian Piero Gasperini’s side suffered an unexpected 1-2 home defeat to Viktoria Plzen in their last Europa League fixture. This result marks Roma’s third loss in their last four Europa League matches. Furthermore, the team has failed to keep a clean sheet in seven consecutive games in this European competition. With three points, the Italian club currently occupies 15th place in the tournament standings.

Roma’s Recent Europa League Form

• The club has not won in 7 of their last 8 away matches in the Europa League (4 draws, 3 losses).
• The team has conceded goals in their last eight away fixtures in this European competition.
• At least three goals were scored in 5 of their last 6 away Europa League matches.
• At least one team failed to score in 5 of Roma’s last 6 Europa League fixtures.

Roma’s Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)*

Mile Svilar – Evan Ndicka, Mario Hermoso, Zeki Celik – Wesley França, Bryan Cristante, Neil El Aynaoui, Kostas Tsimikas – Lorenzo Pellegrini, Evan Ferguson, Matías Soulé.

Injury Update (Roma)

Defender Angeliño, along with forwards Evan Ferguson and Paulo Dybala, will miss the match due to injuries.

Referee Profile

The match will be officiated by Morten Krogh from Denmark.

Referee Statistics

Matches officiated: 13 (International fixtures, 2024/25–2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows): 55;

Average yellow cards per match: 4.2;

Red cards shown: 1;

Average fouls per match: 22;

Penalties awarded: 31%.

Match Prediction: Rangers vs Roma

While the Scottish team may not consistently deliver strong performances in home matches on the European stage, they are known for fighting for a positive result until the final whistle. Rangers notably excel in defensive play: over their last 14 home Europa League matches, the team has conceded no more than one goal. They also managed to keep four clean sheets during this period.

Roma’s Away Form Challenges

Roma typically struggles more away from home compared to their performances on their home turf. The team also cannot boast a high scoring rate: in their last 13 away Europa League fixtures, Roma’s players failed to score more than one goal. Furthermore, the Italian side did not find the net at all in four of those encounters.

Final Betting Tip

I anticipate that the home team will successfully contain Roma’s attack and prevent them from scoring more than one goal. My prediction: “Roma Total Goals Under 1.5” with odds of 1.95.

Important Note on Lineups

* The predicted starting lineup for each team is based on their previous match in this tournament.