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Ranger’s hosts IC d’Escaldes in key 1a Divisió matchup

ANDORRA LA VELLA, Andorra (Interstat) — Ranger’s will host IC d’Escaldes on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in a 1a Divisió matchup with significant implications for standings positioning.

The game, set for an undetermined time, marks the latest chapter in a tight head-to-head series. IC d’Escaldes earned a 1-0 home win Dec. 14, 2025, while the sides played to a 1-1 draw Oct. 29, 2025.

IC d’Escaldes (4-1-1 in last six) enters on a high after a 4-0 victory Sunday over Ordino. That followed a 1-1 draw with FC Santa Coloma on April 12. The team has shown offensive bursts, including 4-1 and 2-0 wins, but also suffered a 2-0 loss to Esper Andorra on March 22. Overall, IC d’Escaldes is 6-3-2 in its last 10 league contests.

Ranger’s (4-0-4 in last eight) defeated Carroi 2-1 on Sunday. The team has been inconsistent, alternating wins and losses since late February. Ranger’s topped AC d’Escaldes 3-1 on April 11 but fell to FC Santa Coloma 1-0 on March 13. Despite recent setbacks, Ranger’s has dominated lower-tier opponents, including 4-0 and 3-0 wins over Penya Encarnada and Carroi in January and February.

Ranger’s has outscored opponents 21-6 in its last eight games, while IC d’Escaldes has a 15-7 goal differential over its last eight.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-2 draw.

Both teams face tight schedules ahead. IC d’Escaldes plays AC d’Escaldes on April 30 in Copa Constitució, then again May 10 in league play, followed by a trip to Carroi on May 17. Ranger’s visits Penya Encarnada on May 10 and hosts FC Santa Coloma on May 17.

Kickoff is set for Saturday.