Sterling Should Return | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face Motherwell

Sterling Should Return | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face Motherwell After a dismal start to their season, Rangers are slowly gaining momentum with successive league wins over Aberdeen and Falkirk. However, they looked far from impressive despite grinding out results and must step up their game against in-form Motherwell on Saturday afternoon to snatch their first league win at Ibrox. The Well have repeatedly troubled the Light Blues of late, securing two wins and three draws in past six meetings. The other outing was a narrow defeat in December, and last weekend’s late equaliser on the road with St Mirren should boost their confidence before locking horns with Derek McInnes’ men in Glasgow. Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face Motherwell Defence Ivor Pandur has brought stability between the sticks since succeeding Jack Butland early in the summer window. The Croatian must deliver another resolute performance to snatch their third win in a row. Right-back Dujon Sterling was not risked on the astroturf but should reclaim the starting spot, replacing Kosta Nedeljkovic, who scored a bizarre own goal against the Bairns. Fit-again Ben Godfrey has lost his place to Olwethu Makhanya, as the South African centre-back has cemented his place in the heart of the backline alongside Emmanuel Fernandez. James Penrice would keep his left-back spot due to Tuur Rommens’ injury absence. Besides Godfrey, both Nedeljkovic and Ross McCrorie could feature from the bench to inject fresh legs in the defensive third. GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – AUGUST 20: Martin Cedidla of Jablonec battles for possession with Ryan Don Naderi of Rangers during the UEFA Conference League 2026/27 Play Off Round First Leg match between Rangers and Jablonec at Ibrox Stadium on August 20, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) Midfield Nicolas Raskin has yet to decide whether to ply his trade in Turkey amid interest from Besiktas. The Belgian midfield ace played against Falkirk, but the gaffer should opt for Cammy Devlin and Tochi Chukwuani on Saturday, allowing Raskin to sort his future. Dan Neil, expected to return after missing the midweek clash with a minor injury, might be involved as a second-half substitute along with Vanja Dragojevic. Rangers have bolstered their attack in the final few days of the transfer window. Primarily a left-winger, Kim Min-Su has impressed as a ‘number 10’ and should exhibit his creative spark once again. Daisuke Yokota is likely to get the nod on the right ahead of Findlay Curtis and the deadline-day arrival Badredine Bouanani. Djeidi Gassama must retain his left-wing role for his flair and finesse high up the pitch. Attack Lawrence Shankland scored all three Rangers’ goals in the past two outings. The veteran Scotsman is back in form and must spearhead the attack, even though the board completed a big-money move for Kevin Kelsy just before the deadline. The Venezuela hitman, as well as Ryan Naderi and Bojan Miovski, should wait for their opportunities up top.