LiontipsRangers vs RB Leipzig. Prediction and Betting Tips for UEFA Europa League
Command Analysis
Scottish team put up an outstanding performance in the Europa League group stage and secured a spot in the playoffs, beating Brondby and Sparta Prague. In the first play-off round Rangers unexpectedly eliminated Borussia Dortmund out of competition - Glasgow side beat the Yellow-Blues at Dortmund and held the opponent to draw in the second draw.
After that success Rangers went on to beat Crvena Zvezda and Braga. Portuguese team put up a good fight, the Teddy Bears needed extra-time to advance into the semifinals. Bulls had a huge advantage in the first leg of the semi-final, but managed to score only one goal.
After 33 rounds of Scottish Premiership Giovanni van Bronckhorst's men have 23 victories and seven draws, delivering 76 points and a 2nd spot in the standings. Team is six points behind the leader. In the previous game the White-Blues recorded an away victory over St. Mirren (4:0).
Ramsey, Roofe, Helander, Hagi, Ofobor, Morelos will miss the upcoming game.
RB Leipzig started the European campaign in the Champions League, where they were beaten by PSG and Manchester City, sending the team into Europa League. German side narrowly beat Real Sociedad in the first round (5:3 on aggregate). After that team also beat Atalanta (1:3).
The Red Bulls are extremely successful in the German Cup, team recorded a victory over Union Berlin (2:1) and advanced into the final of that competition. After 32 rounds of Bundesliga Domenico Tedesco's team has 16 victories and six draws, delivering 54 points and a 5th spot in the standings. After a victory over Bayer (1:0) visitors suffered two consecutive defeats. Team's offensive line is looking great, averaging two goals per game.
Haidara will miss the upcoming match due to a knee injury.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:0
Rangers won 3 of 4 latest home matches
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet won in 3 of 5 latest matches of Leipzig
СтавкаGoals in both halves - no
This bet won in 3 of 5 latest matches of Rangers
СтавкаA draw in one of the halves - yes
This bet won in 3 of 5 latest matches of the visitors
Tip and bets
German club had an advantage in the first leg, but today Rangers will play in front of their fans. A spot in the final of the Europa League is at stake, so teams will be incredibly. We believe that teams will try to put up a cautious defensive performance, just like in the first match. We think that the outcome of the match will be decided by one or two mistakes - 2 of 3 latest head-to-head matches went by that scenario.
Our prediction - total under 2,5 goals
Glasgow side is looking successful at home and lost only 1 of 17 latest matches. It is a very important match, so hosts should be able to snatch a victory with the help of their fans' support.
Our second bet is on Rangers to win the match
