Our Rangers vs Annan Athletic Prediction: 2-1
Rangers vs Annan Athletic in the Scotland FA Cup is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Friday January 16, 2026. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Rangers vs Annan Athletic prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Rangers's Last Match – Aberdeen vs Rangers
Rangers will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-0 Scotland Premiership triumph against Aberdeen on January 11. In that match, Rangers had 49% possession and 10 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aberdeen | 51% | 0 (5) | 0.35 | 26 |
 Rangers | 49% | 0 (10) | 2.19 | 35 |
Annan Athletic's Last Match – Annan Athletic vs Stranraer
Annan Athletic will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 2-2 Scotland League Two draw with Stranraer on December 27. In that match, Annan Athletic saw 50% of the ball and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Annan Athletic | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 62 |
 Stranraer | 50% | 0 (8) | - | 64 |
Rangers vs Annan Athletic Stats
Key Stats
| Rangers | Annan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25 | Attacking Strength | 1.33 |
| 0.32 | Defence Strength | 1.07 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rangers are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Annan Athletic average 2.1 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Rangers 18-8
Annan Athletic 21-11
What are the odds for this match?
Rangers to win: @1.02
Draw: @23
Annan Athletic to win: @41