UEFA Europa League Gameweek 4
Rangers 0 - 2 FT AS Roma
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Deportivo La Coruna
1-1
Real Betis
⚡ Intensity
43
⚖️ Balance
44
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
37
Late drama denies Betis away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
M. Soule (B. Cristante) 13'
L. Pellegrini (A. Dovbyk) 36'
HT
46' ↓ J. Meghoma ↑T. Aasgaard
61' ↓ D. Gassama ↑Danilo Pereira
61' ↓ N. Raskin ↑M. Diomande
↓ M. Soule ↑S. El Shaarawy 66'
↓ L. Pellegrini ↑M. Kone 66'
73' ↓ Chermiti ↑B. Miovski
↓ K. Tsimikas ↑D. Rensch 73'
↓ Z. Celik ↑Wesley Franca 73'
81' ↓ M. Moore ↑F. Curtis
↓ A. Dovbyk ↑N. Pisilli 86'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Rangers
Goalkeepers
Jack Butland 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
James Tavernier 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
John Souttar 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Nasser Djiga
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Max Aarons
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Connor Barron 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Raskin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Jayden Meghoma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Djeidi Gassama
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Mikey Moore
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Youssef Chermiti 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Liam Kelly 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kieran Wright
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Derek Cornelius
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emmanuel Fernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Diomandé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thelo Aasgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lyall Cameron
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bailey Rice
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Findlay Curtis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oliver Antman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bojan Miovski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danilo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
AS Roma
Goalkeepers
Mile Svilar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Gianluca Mancini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Evan Ndicka
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Mario Hermoso 
MAGNET
94
Activity
94
Activity
81
Passes
13
Duels
Midfielders
Zeki Çelik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Bryan Cristante 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
7.7
Rating
Yes
Captain
Neil El Aynaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konstantinos Tsimikas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Forwards
Matías Soulé
MAGNET
53
Activity
53
Activity
39
Passes
14
Duels
Lorenzo Pellegrini 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Artem Dovbyk
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Giorgio De Marzi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pierluigi Gollini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Devyne Rensch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan Ziółkowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wesley
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Daniele Ghilardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manu Koné
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessandro Romano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niccolò Pisilli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stephan El Shaarawy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +8
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -7
P: 4 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Rangers
AS Roma
Rangers
AS Roma
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Clinical Roma Dismantle Rangers on Quiet Glasgow Night
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 22/100. A ruthless first-half display from the Italian visitors quickly deflated the famous Ibrox atmosphere, turning what promised to be a fierce European night into a comfortable procession.
Silencing the Scottish Roar
The European nights at Ibrox are famed for their deafening atmosphere, but the visitors arrived with a clear tactical plan to immediately silence the crowd. From the opening exchanges, AS Roma completely dominated possession, stringing together metronomic passes across the pitch to take the sting out of the game. The Intensity was largely dictated by the Italians, who refused to be drawn into a frantic transitional battle with their Scottish opponents. Their highly calculated approach paid off brilliantly in the 13th minute of the contest. M. Soule expertly unlocked the Rangers defence, slotting home a precise finish after a clever setup from B. Cristante. That crucial early opener fundamentally shifted the Balance of the tie, forcing the hosts to chase shadows while the visitors confidently settled into an impenetrable rhythm.
The Ruthless Roman Pivot
Any lingering hopes of a spirited Scottish fightback before the interval were systematically dismantled just after the half-hour mark. Despite a high overall shot volume—with 25 attempts shared between the two sides over the ninety minutes—very few truly tested the respective goalkeepers. The visitors, however, proved exceptionally ruthless in the final third when it mattered most. In the 36th minute, A. Dovbyk carved out a crucial opening, perfectly teeing up his captain, L. Pellegrini. The talismanic forward made no mistake, doubling the advantage and effectively killing the competitive edge of the tie. The hosts pushed forward in sheer desperation, eventually managing 11 shots of their own, but only two ever found the target. The Stakes seemed to weigh far too heavily on Rangers, whose attacks repeatedly fizzled out against a well-drilled Italian rearguard.
Cruising to the Final Whistle
The second half largely transformed into a professional exercise in continental game management. Armed with a comfortable two-goal cushion, the visitors casually knocked the ball around the park, ultimately completing an impressive 522 accurate passes. Whenever the hosts did manage to sporadically breach the defensive lines, they found Mile Svilar in absolutely unyielding form. The goalkeeper’s stellar performance, highlighted by two vital saves, earned him rightful man-of-the-match plaudits and ensured the defensive clean sheet remained completely intact. There was zero Upset Factor lurking in the closing stages as the match simply drifted toward its inevitable conclusion. This 0-2 away victory cements Roma's aggressive push toward the automatic knockout spots in the Europa League standings, leaving their beleaguered opponents languishing near the bottom of the table.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals in this fixture?
M. Soule opened the scoring in the 13th minute, followed by a strike from L. Pellegrini in the 36th minute to seal the win.
Who was the standout performer?
Mile Svilar earned top honours with an outstanding goalkeeping display, making two crucial saves to maintain a clean sheet for Roma.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Roma Chase Direct Qualification Amid Ibrox Despair
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. A glaring mismatch in quality makes this a tough watch for neutrals, as a rampant Roma side looks to solidify a top-eight finish against a struggling Rangers.
The Setup
Rangers welcome AS Roma to Ibrox on November 06, 2025, sitting a bleak 32nd in the Europa League table. The hosts are currently locked outside the vital top-24 playoff line, and their dismal European run reflects a terribly low Form rating. Meanwhile, the Italian visitors are flying high in 8th place, pushing hard to secure direct knockout qualification without the need for a playoff round. Roma's away record is formidable, boasting a 75% win rate on the road this season. The sheer gulf in class yields a shockingly low Balance, while the modest Stakes suggest this could be a one-sided procession rather than a gripping European thriller.
Key Battle
It will be a grueling test for the home defensive unit against Roma's relentless attack. The Rangers backline must find a way to absorb wave after wave of pressure without collapsing early. If the hosts sit too deep, the visitors' fluid, creative midfielders will eventually pick the lock and dismantle their shape.
Our Prediction
AS Roma to win 2-0. The visitors will dominate possession early, silence the Glasgow crowd, and methodically break down a fragile Rangers side to secure all three points.