Rangers v Lyon
16 September 2000hrs
Football – Europe – Europa League
Pick Rangers AH+0.25
Bookmaker Marathonbet
Odds: 1.72 odds taken 0019 GMT, Thursday 16th September
Thursday features action from the Europa League with Rangers taking on Lyon at Ibrox.
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Rangers Preview – Can Rangers start on positive note?
Rangers will be bringing a decent looking six-match unbeaten run into this opening Group A clash against Lyon and the hosts will be feeling confident about their chances here, especially as they hold home advantage at Ibrox.
Rangers were dumped out of the Champions League at an early stage by Malmo but their subsequent win in the Europa League qualifying round against Alashkert along with their good start in the Scottish Premiership will give them a boost.
The hosts have recorded three wins on the trot in the domestic top flight and includes a 1-0 home win over the Auld enemy, Celtic, so Stevem Gerrard’s team will be in high spirits for this tie.
Lyon Preview – Can Lyon continue momentum?
After a slow and disappointing start to their new French Ligue 1 campaign which saw Lyon without a win from their opening three games, the visitors have seemingly clicked into gear by recording back-to-back wins against Nantes and Strasbourg.
However, results away from home in the Europa League have been a little patchy as Lyon have won just three of their last six away ties at this level and they may struggle against an in-form and confident Rangers outfit here on Thursday night.
Losses at Ajax and Atalanta along with a draw at Apollon in previous campaigns suggest this could be a tricky outing for the French club.
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Rangers v Lyon
Key Facts – Rangers v Lyon Tip
- Rangers have lost just 1 of their last 15 EL ties
- Rangers have lost just 2 of their last 25 EL ties at home
- Lyon have won just 3 of their last 6 away ties in the EL
Rangers stand a good chance of getting something out of this tie.
The best betting odds for Rangers v Lyon
Rangers to win: 2.88 at Marathonbet
Draw: 3.60 at Marathonbet
Lyon to win: 2.65 at Marathonbet
