Rangers vs Ludogorets Prediction and Betting Tips for the match on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 20:00 GMT. You can catch the action live on TNT Sports 2 or Discovery+ from the iconic Ibrox Stadium. It is a high stakes night for our latest Europa League Predictions as the Gers hunt points.
The referee is Manfredas Lukjancukas. Rangers currently sit 33rd in the table with only one point while the visitors are 23rd with seven points. Both sides need a result to stay alive. The atmosphere in Glasgow will be electric as the fans demand a strong performance tonight.
Rangers vs Ludogorets Key Facts and Stats
Rangers are currently winless in the league phase with just one point from six matches.
The visitors have scored at least three goals in their last three away games lately.
This will be the first ever competitive meeting between these two European clubs on Thursday.
Ludogorets concluded 2025 on an eight game unbeaten streak across all of their major competitions.
Rangers have failed to find the net in two of their last three home games.
Only Maccabi Tel Aviv have conceded more goals in this competition than the Bulgarian side.
High average of fouls won with 17.00 per match at home
Low average of goals conceded with 1.33 in home matches
Few corners conceded with an average of only 3.67 per game
- Rangers's Weaknesses
Weak attacking team with an average of 0.33 goals scored
Poor shot accuracy with only 3.33 shots on target per match
Bottom four of the standings with just one point earned
League Position
23
+ Ludogorets's Strengths
Spectacular style with 100% of away matches ending in BTTS
Offensive approach with an average of 16.00 shots per match
Attractive football with 100% of games over 2.5 goals
- Ludogorets's Weaknesses
Weakest defense away with an average of 2.25 goals conceded
Low offensive corner count with 3.00 corners won per match
Poor ball retention with only 9.75 fouls won per match
Match Preview
The Gers endured a messy start to their campaign under Russell Martin but things changed when Danny Rohl arrived. He has stabilized the ship in the league with twelve wins already. Still, the European results have been painful for the Glasgow faithful this winter.
Rangers sit way down in 33rd place and time is running out fast. Injuries have also played a part in their struggles. Missing key names like Barron and Bajrami makes the task harder. They really need the Ibrox crowd to be the twelfth man.
The hosts did manage a big 5-0 win in the cup recently which boosted morale. Bojan Miovski is finding his form at the right time. That said, translating domestic success to the European stage has been the main problem for this Rangers squad lately.
Ludogorets are coming off a winter break and look fresh for this trip to Scotland. They ended 2025 in great shape with an eight game unbeaten run. The Eagles play a very open style of football and score plenty of goals away from home.
Per Mathias Hogmo has coached his side to be aggressive in attack. They have hit the back of the net in their last four matches. However, their defense is far from solid. They have conceded fourteen goals in the competition so far this year.
The visitors know a win could push them toward the top sixteen spots. They will rely on Petar Stanic to lead the line on Thursday night. It is going to be a fascinating battle for our final Europa League Predictions in the league phase.
Rangers manager Danny Rohl has hinted at further activity in the January transfer window, suggesting the club remains alert for a marquee signing. Following the arrivals of Tuur Rommens, Tochi Chukwuani, and Andreas Skov Olsen, Rohl is prioritizing a versatile striker to bolster the attack. While managing defensive injuries to John Souttar and Bailey Rice, the Gers boss remains focused on opportunistic "domino effect" deals during the window's final days.
J. Tavernier, E. Fernandez, J. Souttar, J. Meghoma
MF
N. Raskin, M. Diomande D. Gassama, T. Aasgaard, M. Moore
FW
Y. Chermiti
OUT
C. Barron(OUT),
N. Bajrami(OUT),
D. Cornelius(OUT),
D. Sterling(OUT),
B. Rice(OUT)
Ludogorets (4-2-3-1)
GK
H. Bonmann
DF
A. Nedyalkov, D. Almeida, O. Verdon, Son
MF
D. Duarte, P. Stanić B. Tekpetey, F. Kaloč, Caio Vidal
FW
Y. E. Bile
OUT
A. Camara(OUT)
Referee
Manfredas Lukjancukas
Avg. cards
4.42
0.10
Prediction
Under 10.5 Corners @1.61
The statistics suggest a low corner count for this fixture at Ibrox. Rangers average 8.34 total corners per home match while Ludogorets see just 7.00 corners in their away games. Both teams sit well below the 10.5 line in their recent European outings this season.
With an average of only 7.67 corners combined, the numbers point toward a tactical battle rather than a wing focused game. Expect both managers to keep things tight, making the Under 10.5 corners a solid selection based on all the available statistical evidence provided.
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FAQ – Rangers vs Ludogorets Prediction
Who will win between Rangers and Ludogorets?
Rangers are slight favorites due to home advantage, but Ludogorets have been much more consistent in the league phase and could easily secure a draw or win.
Where can I watch Rangers vs Ludogorets live?
The Rangers vs Ludogorets Europa League match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 2 and Discovery+.
What time does Rangers vs Ludogorets start?
Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 (GMT) on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
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