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
Win chances: Queen of the South 64%, draw 16%, Rangers U21 20%.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.50.
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
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Queen of the South to win✓
64%
1.56
1.85 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
84%
1.19
1.25 ▲
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
60%
1.68
1.50
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
82%
1.22
1.14
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
60%
1.66
1.53
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
60%
1.66
1.62
Half-time result
Queen of the South ahead at half-time✓
45%
2.20
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Queen of the South / FT Queen of the South✓
40%
2.52
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.06
–
Form
Queen of the South – last 6
DLLDDW
22 Sep
vs Annan Athletic
1–1
D
19 Sep
@ Hamilton Academical
1–4
L
15 Sep
@ Ross County
0–8
L
12 Sep
vs East Fife
1–1
D
8 Sep
@ Edinburgh City
1–1
D
5 Sep
vs Airdrie United
2–1
W
1.0Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Rangers U21 – last 4
WLLW
22 Sep
@ Clyde
2–1
W
8 Sep
@ Stirling Albion
2–3
L
25 Aug
@ Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic
1–2
L
11 Aug
@ Gala Fairydean Rovers
4–0
W
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.
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.