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As Glasgow Rangers prepare to host St. Mirren in the Scottish League Cup on August 16, 2026, the match presents a compelling clash of contrasting recent forms. Rangers have struggled, securing only one victory in their last four outings, indicating potential defensive vulnerabilities that could be exploited. In contrast, St. Mirren enters this fixture in formidable form, having claimed four wins from their last five matches, showcasing a potent attacking strategy and resilient defense.
Tactically, Rangers will need to leverage home advantage, focusing on their ability to control possession and create scoring opportunities. However, their recent performances suggest a lack of clinical finishing, which could become a critical factor against a St. Mirren side that thrives on counter-attacks and organized defensive play.
The bookmakers have set odds at 1.3 for Rangers to win, reflecting their perceived superiority, while St. Mirren’s 8.1 suggests they are considered underdogs despite their recent success. With Rangers keen to turn their fortunes around and St. Mirren riding high on confidence, this match promises to be intriguing, highlighting the unpredictable nature of cup competitions. As always, outcomes remain uncertain, making it essential for bettors to analyze both form and tactical setups carefully.
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| Rangers 71.9% |
Draw 17.2% |
St. Mirren 10.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0
Outrights of Scottish League Cup Rangers: 25.29% St. Mirren: 1.98%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.29 | 5.25 | 8.75 | |
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1.29 | 5.30 | 8.20 | |
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1.29 | 5.25 | 9.25 | |
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1.29 | 5.46 | 8.79 | |
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1.31 | 5.60 | 8.60 |
Latest Results
| 09.08.26 Glasgow Rangers – Hibernian FC – 1:2 06.08.26 Jagiellonia Białystok – Glasgow Rangers – 2:1 31.07.26 Dundee United – Glasgow Rangers – 1:1 26.07.26 Glasgow Rangers – West Ham United – 0:0 22.07.26 Glasgow Rangers – AS Saint-Étienne – 2:1 |
08.08.26 St. Mirren – St. Johnstone FC – 1:0 01.08.26 Falkirk FC – St. Mirren – 0:2 26.07.26 St. Mirren – Dunfermline Athletic – 0:1 21.07.26 St. Mirren – East Kilbride FC – 4:3 18.07.26 Cove Rangers – St. Mirren – 0:4 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 15.03.26 St. Mirren – Glasgow Rangers – 0:1 30.12.25 Glasgow Rangers – St. Mirren – 2:1 24.08.25 St. Mirren – Glasgow Rangers – 1:1 26.04.25 St. Mirren – Glasgow Rangers – 2:2 22.02.25 Glasgow Rangers – St. Mirren – 0:2 |
Standings
Main
Group A
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Aberdeen | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:2 | 12 |
| 2 | Queen’s Park | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:4 | 9 |
| 3 | Kelty Hearts | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:8 | 5 |
| 4 | Queen of South | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6:8 | 4 |
| 5 | Brora Rangers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3:11 | 0 |
Group B
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Dundee Utd | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Montrose | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 9 |
| 3 | Arbroath | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 6 |
| 4 | Stirling | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 5 | Spartans | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4:9 | 3 |
Group C
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | St. Mirren | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:4 | 9 |
| 2 | Dunfermline | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:4 | 9 |
| 3 | East Kilbride | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:10 | 6 |
| 4 | Dumbarton | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6:13 | 3 |
| 5 | Cove Rangers | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:13 | 3 |
Group D
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Ross County | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11:3 | 11 |
| 2 | Dundee FC | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14:3 | 10 |
| 3 | Clyde | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:8 | 6 |
| 4 | Airdrieonians | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 5 | Annan | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:16 | 0 |
Group E
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Stenhousemuir | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 10 |
| 2 | Partick Thistle | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:3 | 9 |
| 3 | Livingston | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11:1 | 8 |
| 4 | Forfar Athletic | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:15 | 3 |
| 5 | Brechin | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:13 | 0 |
Group F
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Inverness | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 11 |
| 2 | East Fife | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 9 |
| 3 | St Johnstone | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 4 | Linlithgow Rose | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | 3 |
| 5 | Morton | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0:7 | 0 |
Group G
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Ayr | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:3 | 12 |
| 2 | Falkirk | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:2 | 7 |
| 3 | Edinburgh City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | 6 |
| 4 | Alloa | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4:9 | 4 |
| 5 | Stranraer | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4:10 | 1 |
Group H
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kilmarnock | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:0 | 9 |
| 2 | Hamilton | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7:2 | 8 |
| 3 | Raith | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 8 |
| 4 | Peterhead | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:3 | 5 |
| 5 | Elgin City | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:12 | 0 |
Ranking of second-placed teams
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Dundee FC | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14:3 | 10 |
| 2 | Partick Thistle | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:3 | 9 |
| 3 | Dunfermline | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:4 | 9 |
| 4 | Queen’s Park | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:4 | 9 |
| 5 | East Fife | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 9 |
| 6 | Montrose | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 9 |
| 7 | Hamilton | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7:2 | 8 |
| 8 | Falkirk | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:2 | 7 |
Scottish League Cup Outrights
1. Celtic: 2.5 (32.45%)
2. Rangers: 3.21 (25.29%)
3. Hearts: 7 (11.59%)
4. Aberdeen: 16.67 (4.87%)
5. Hibernian: 20.33 (3.99%)
6. Dundee Utd: 22.67 (3.58%)
7. Motherwell: 25.17 (3.22%)
8. Dundee FC: 33.17 (2.45%)
9. Kilmarnock: 34 (2.39%)
10. St. Mirren: 41 (1.98%)
11. Dunfermline: 41 (1.98%)
12. Partick: 50.33 (1.61%)
13. Inverness: 71.33 (1.14%)
14. Ayr: 80.33 (1.01%)
15. Ross County: 97 (0.84%)
16. Queen’s Park: 100.2 (0.81%)
17. Stenhousemuir: 100.33 (0.81%)
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