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Challenge Cup · Scotland · Palmerston Park
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Queen of the South vs Rangers U21 prediction & analysis

64%
Footrivo pick

Queen of the South to win

Good pick · fair odds 1.56 · bookmaker 1.85 · Won ✓

6/10Rating
1.85Odds

Quick tips for this match

ResultQueen of the South to win ✓64% · @1.85
Double chanceEither team to win ✓84% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓60% · @1.50
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓82% · @1.14
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.06

Queen of the South vs Rangers U21 preview and prediction

The match

Queen of the South host Rangers U21 in the Challenge Cup on Saturday 26 September, with kick-off at 20:00 (WAT) at Palmerston Park.

Form guide

Queen of the South's last 5: DLLDD Most recently they drew with Annan Athletic 1–1 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 2.7 conceded.

Rangers U21's last 4: WLLW Most recently they beat Clyde 2–1 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.

Rangers U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 1.0.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 2.1 for Queen of the South and 1.0 for Rangers U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score in 60% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.

Betting angles

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Queen of the South to win – a 64% chance at odds of 1.85, above our fair price of 1.56, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Queen of the South 2–1 Rangers U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Queen of the South64%fair 1.56 · @1.85
Draw16%fair 6.29 · @3.50
Rangers U2120%fair 5.03 · @3.40
3.08Expected goals
2.07Queen of the South xG
1.01Rangers U21 xG
60%Both score
60%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

2–110%
2–010%
1–110%
1–010%
3–17%
3–07%

From our goals model: Queen of the South 2.1 – 1.0 Rangers U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultQueen of the South to win ✓64%1.561.85 ▲
Double chanceEither team to win ✓84%1.191.25 ▲
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✓60%1.681.50
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓82%1.221.14
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✓60%1.661.53
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗60%1.661.62
Half-time resultQueen of the South ahead at half-time ✓45%2.20–
Half-time / full-timeHT Queen of the South / FT Queen of the South ✓40%2.52–
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10%10.06–

Form

Queen of the South – last 6

DLLDDW
22 Sepvs Annan Athletic1–1D
19 Sep@ Hamilton Academical1–4L
15 Sep@ Ross County0–8L
12 Sepvs East Fife1–1D
8 Sep@ Edinburgh City1–1D
5 Sepvs Airdrie United2–1W
1.0Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

Rangers U21 – last 4

WLLW
22 Sep@ Clyde2–1W
8 Sep@ Stirling Albion2–3L
25 Aug@ Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic1–2L
11 Aug@ Gala Fairydean Rovers4–0W
2.3Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
75%Both scored
100%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Queen of the South and Rangers U21.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Queen of the South vs Rangers U21?

Our pick is Queen of the South to win with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.85.

Who will win Queen of the South vs Rangers U21?

On our numbers Queen of the South have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Rangers U21 20%.

How many goals will there be in Queen of the South vs Rangers U21?

We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Queen of the South vs Rangers U21?

Our predicted score is Queen of the South 2–1 Rangers U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.

When is Queen of the South vs Rangers U21?

Queen of the South vs Rangers U21 (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Palmerston Park.

Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.