Rangers vs FCSB prediction: EUROPE: Europa League – League phase betting tips on match 2024-10-23 19:00.
[p]Rangers come into this UEFA Europa League (UEL) clash reeling after their surprise 1-0 defeat away to Kilmarnock at the weekend, a result that left them six points adrift of Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership. That defeat leaves manager Philippe Clementâs job in jeopardy after just 12 months at the club, and another defeat here against FCSB – a loss that would be the first in four European home H2Hs (W2, D1) – would almost certainly result in his sacking. Â [/p]
[p]One win and one defeat has placed Rangers in mid-table of the UEL, meaning this result could be a crucial one in determining their qualification prospects. Yet while many Gersâ fans will arrive expecting to see a response to the weekendâs setback, it shouldnât be ignored that the Glasgow side have struggled as hosts in Europe recently. Rangers actually face the prospect of four Ibrox defeats in a row here should things go wrong, in what would be a first in their European club history! [/p]
[p]FCSB have made a perfect start to their European campaign, beating Rigas FS (4-1) and then PAOK (1-0) on the road last time out. Those results plus a domestic victory over Dinamo BucureĆti (2-0) extended their winning run to five matches in all competitions – keeping clean sheets in three – while no competitive defeat since August highlights why theyâll arrive in Scotland full of confidence. [/p]
[p]The visitors have only scored more than one goal in their past four UEL contests, yet are unbeaten in that run (W3, D1), painting the defence of Elias Charalambousâ side in a positive light. Despite that strong defensive record on the surface, his side have faced the sixth-highest number of shots (38) in the competition so far which suggests FCSB have ridden their luck at times.[/p]
[p]Players to watch: VĂĄclav ÄernĂœ was the unlikely goalscorer last time out at Ibrox for Rangers, netting a brace to extend his unbeaten record to 19 career games when finding the back of the net (W13, D6). Daniel BĂźrligea is in red-hot form with four goals in his past five FCSB appearances – three of which came before half-time. [/p]
[p]Hot stat: Rangers have won six of their last seven competitive home games âto nilâ (L1). [/p]
[p][i]Written by David H[/i][/p]