Rangers will host Ludogorets Razgrad at Ibrox on Thursday for a Europa League match. Rangers aim for their first win in the competition, while Ludogorets fights for a spot in the knockout stage.
Rangers vs Ludogorets Razgrad – Match Preview and Team News
- Date:Â Thursday, 22nd January.
- Kick-off:Â 8pm BST.
- Venue:Â Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow.
Rangers Team News
Rangers have added three new players in January, but none will play against Ludogorets due to registration rules. Danish winger Andreas Skov Olsen has joined on loan from Wolfsburg until the season’s end, with an option to buy for around €10 million.
Midfielder Tochi Chukwuani has arrived from Sturm Graz and made his debut with a strong performance in a 5-0 Scottish Cup win over Annan Athletic. Belgian left-back Tuur Rommens also joined from Westerlo. Head coach Danny Röhl confirmed that these new signings cannot play in Thursday’s match.
John Souttar will be absent for the Ludogorets match but is expected to be back by Monday. Midfielder Connor Barron is out for eight to twelve weeks due to a knee injury from the game against Aberdeen, while Dujon Sterling is recovering from a hamstring issue but could return for the match against Dundee later this month.
Derek Cornelius and Bailey Rice remain long-term absentees, and Nejir Bajrami will also miss this game.
Ludogorets Razgrad Team News
The only player missing for Ludogorets is Agibou Camara, who is not expected back until April. Serbian midfielder Petar Stanić has been outstanding this season, scoring six goals, the highest in the 2025-26 Europa League, and creating 17 chances, the most in the competition.
Swiss striker Kwadwo Duah, who recently extended his contract, scored twice in a 4-0 win against Beroe last month but may start on the bench as Eric Bille leads the attack. Brazilian winger Caio Vidal adds to their attacking options.
Form
Rangers
Rangers recently defeated Annan Athletic 5-0 in the Scottish Cup, with Bojan Miovski scoring a hat-trick.
In the Europa League, Rangers have struggled, recording no wins, one draw, and five losses, earning just one point and sitting 33rd in the standings.
Ludogorets Razgrad
Ludogorets has gathered seven points from their six Europa League matches (2 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses), holding a slim chance of qualifying for the knockout round in 23rd place.
Their games have been high-scoring, with a total of 25 goals (11 scored, 14 conceded)—more than any other team in the tournament, including 11 goals in their last two matches.
Predicted Lineups
Rangers: Butland; Tavernier, Fernandez, Souttar, Meghoma; Raskin, Aasgaard; Gassama, Diomande, Moore; Chermiti.
Ludogorets Razgrad: Bonmann; Son, Verdon, Almeida, Nedyalkov; Kaloc, Duarte; Caio Vidal, Stanic, Tekpetey; Bile.
How to Watch Rangers vs Ludogorets Razgrad?
UK viewers can stream the match on Premier Sports and BT Sport.
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