Where and when is Clyde vs Rangers U21 played?

Clyde vs Rangers U21 is played on September 22, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC) at ZLX Stadium, in the Challenge Cup.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 73% probability of at least three goals in this match.

How reliable is this prediction?

The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

Match

Clyde vs Rangers U21: prediction and stats

Challenge CupGroup Stage - 4Kick-off on September 22, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC)ZLX Stadium, Hamilton

Clyde

Rangers U21

The Footlab model makes Clyde the favourite at 57%, against 21% for a draw and 23% for Rangers U21. The most likely score is 2-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Clyde vs Rangers U21?

A very open match: only 26 Elo points separate Clyde (1,598) and Rangers U21 (1,572).

Clyde win57 %

Draw21 %

Rangers U21 win23 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Clyde have 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 defeats; Rangers U21 have 6, 0 and 9.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Clyde
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	Forfar Athletic(home)	3-0	League Two
Aug 15, 2026	Annan Athletic(away)	2-1	League Two
Aug 11, 2026	St. Mirren U21(home)	1-4	Challenge Cup
Aug 8, 2026	Dumbarton(away)	0-1	League Two
Aug 1, 2026	Stranraer(home)	3-1	League Two

Rangers U21
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 11, 2026	Gala Fairydean Rovers(away)	4-0	Challenge Cup
Nov 11, 2025	Hamilton Academical(away)	0-3	Challenge Cup
Oct 11, 2025	Dumbarton(away)	0-1	Challenge Cup
Sep 23, 2025	Annan Athletic(away)	3-4	Challenge Cup
Sep 6, 2025	Queen of the South(away)	1-2	Challenge Cup

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 1 meetings: 0 Clyde win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 Rangers U21 win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Aug 14, 2024	Clyde 2-3 Rangers U21	Challenge Cup

Last archived meeting: Clyde vs Rangers U21 on Aug 14, 2024

How many goals should we expect?

Clyde score 1.5 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; Rangers U21 score 2.3 and concede 2.1. The model gives a 73% probability of over 2.5 goals and 69% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Clyde	1.5	1.9	2	11/15	11/15
Rangers U21	2.3	2.1	2	11/15	14/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Clyde vs Rangers U21?: The Footlab model makes Clyde the favourite at 57%, against 21% for a draw and 23% for Rangers U21.
Where and when is Clyde vs Rangers U21 played?: Clyde vs Rangers U21 is played on September 22, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC) at ZLX Stadium, in the Challenge Cup.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 73% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?: The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.