Queen of the South 62%Draw 17%Rangers U21 21%Expected goals 2.04 – 1.04
62%
Betarazi pick
Queen of the South to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.60 · bookmaker 1.85 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.85Odds
Picks by market
ResultQueen of the South to win ✓62% · @1.85
Double chanceEither team to win ✓83% · @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 10.05
Queen of the South vs Rangers U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Queen of the South welcome Rangers U21 to Palmerston Park for a Challenge Cup fixture on Saturday 26 September (20:00 WAT).
Current form
Queen of the South, last 5: DLLDD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Annan Athletic, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 2.7 conceded per game.
Rangers U21, last 4: WLLW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Clyde, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 2 lost from 4. The attack is flying at 2.3 goals per game.
Momentum favours Rangers U21, collecting 1.5 points per game to 1.0 for Queen of the South.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Queen of the South 2.0 xG, Rangers U21 1.0 xG – a total near 3.1. That is an open game on paper: 60% for three or more goals, 60% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Queen of the South 62%, draw 17%, Rangers U21 21%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.50.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Queen of the South to win (62%, odds 1.85 – longer than our fair 1.60, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Queen of the South 2–1 Rangers U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Queen of the South62%fair 1.60 · @1.85
Draw17%fair 5.89 · @3.50
Rangers U2121%fair 4.85 · @3.40
3.08Expected goals
2.04Queen of the South xG
1.04Rangers U21 xG
60%Both score
60%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–110%
1–110%
2–010%
1–09%
3–17%
3–06%
From our goals model: Queen of the South 2.0 – 1.0 Rangers U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Queen of the South to win✓
62%
1.60
1.85 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
83%
1.20
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
60%
1.67
1.50
Draw no bet
Queen of the South (draw no bet)✓
75%
1.33
–
Asian handicap
Queen of the South -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
60%
1.65
–
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
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
78%
1.29
1.25
First team to score
Queen of the South to score first
63%
1.58
–
Half-time result
Queen of the South ahead at half-time✓
44%
2.25
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Queen of the South / FT Queen of the South✓
39%
2.59
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.05
–
Recent results
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 62% 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 62% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Rangers U21 21%.
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.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
Airdrie United7
Berwick Rangers1
Alloa Athletic2
Gala Fairydean Rovers2
Annan Athletic2
Hibernian U211
Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic3
Motherwell U210
Clachnacuddin3
Celtic II3
Cove Rangers2
Aberdeen U211
Cowdenbeath1
Clyde3
Dumbarton3
Banks O' Dee2