Rangers vs Annan Athletic | Prediction | Scottish Cup | 16/01

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16 Jan 2026 14:45

Rangers and Annan Athletic face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Scottish Cup season. The game takes place at Ibrox Stadium on Friday, 16/01/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Rangers vs Annan Athletic, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Rangers vs Annan Athletic

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analyzed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

1st Half Under 2.5 Goals

Market: 1st Half Under 2.5 Goals · @ 1.46

1.46

Last updated: 13-01-2026

APWin experts have analyzed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

Based on our analysis, we are confident that the best bet is to go 'no' on the Both Teams to Score market.

The matchup figures to be a tight, defensive one, with both teams desperate not to get caught out. That's why we see only one or none of the teams finding the back of the net in this encounter, which are the conditions needed to win the bet.

Our prediction is: Rangers to win the 1st half

Our top betting tip for the Rangers vs Annan Athletic match is Rangers to win the first half. While the half-time market is not one of the more well-known betting markets, it often offers better value odds than wins over 90 minutes.

We see this value in Rangers, which has been in impressive form at home and regularly gets out to quick starts. They should have a favourable matchup against Annan Athletic, who have had their share of struggles of late.

Rangers preview

Rangers comes into the match having played 0 games in the Scottish Cup so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 10 draws, and 10 losses.

Rangers's attack has scored 45 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the Scottish Cup, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.32.

The offense system of Rangers is led by James Tavernier as the top scorer of the season. The english defender has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Nicolas Raskin, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 40 goals conceded in 34 matches, resulting in an average of 1.18.

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Annan Athletic preview

On the other hand, Annan Athletic comes into the match having played 2 games in the Scottish Cup so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses.

Annan Athletic's attack has scored 31 goals during this period. Out of this total, 7 goals were scored in the Scottish Cup, averaging 3.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.55.

The offense system of Annan Athletic is led by Aidan Smith as the top scorer of the season. The scottish forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Willie Gibson, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 31 goals conceded in 20 matches, resulting in an average of 1.55.

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