Rangers vs RB Leipzig
5th May 2000hrs
Football – Europe – UEFA Europa League
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Odds: 13/8 odds taken 1416 GMT, Wednesday 4 May
Rangers and RB Leipzig meet in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League semi-final at Ibrox Stadium on Thursday night. The Gers gave a good account of themselves in Germany last week, but a late Angelino goal gave the Red Bulls a narrow home win. There will be a fierce atmosphere in Glasgow, but can Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s boys turn the tie around on home turf? We hunt down the best odds and give you our top tips for this huge European clash.
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Rangers Preview – Can the Gers turn the tie around?
Rangers have had a memorable European campaign so far, surprising many by reaching the final four. The Gers have seen off some big names along the way, including German giants Borussia Dortmund.
Rangers snuck into the Round of 32, finishing runners-up to Lyon in the group. They stunned German giants Dortmund in their first knockout tie, deservedly going through with a 6-4 aggregate win. Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side then beat Red Star Belgrade and Braga to book their place in the semis.
Rangers have work to do on home soil, but the Glasgow giants have already won five times at Ibrox in Europe this season. Can they make it six and turn the tie around on Thursday?
RB Leipzig Preview – Germans to do enough in Glasgow?
Domenico Tedesco has done a stunning job at RB Leipzig since taking over in December, making the Red Bulls hard to beat, though they have lost their two league matches. Leipzig are currently the favourites to lift the Europa League trophy at evens.
The German side were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League in the group stage, entering the Europa League in the Round of 32. They beat Real Sociedad before receiving a bye against Spartak Moscow in the last 16. In the quarter-finals, the Red Bulls beat Italian outfit Atalanta.
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Tedesco’s side are in stunning form, and they certainly have been the team to beat since dropping into the Europa League. Will they get the job done in Scotland and book their spot in the Europa League final?
Rangers vs RB Leipzig Betting Advice
Last Thursday’s game at the Red Bull Arena was the first ever meeting between the two clubs. Leipzig are in stunning form and were rightly the clear favourites, but Rangers kept them a bay for 85 minutes.
Former Manchester City man Angelino hit the only goal of the game five minutes from time, but a 1-0 deficit was not a disastrous outcome for the Scottish side.
Key Facts – Rangers vs RB Leipzig Betting Tip
- Rangers have suffered just one home defeat since November
- The Gers warmed up for this with a 1-1 Old Firm draw
- Leipzig have lost their last two Bundesliga games
Leipzig are the favourites to get the win in Glasgow and book their spot in the Seville final. We can see the Germans getting the job done, but we fancy Rangers to hold them to a draw at Ibrox. Back the draw and both teams to score at 15/4.
Fashion Sakala was on the scoresheet against Celtic at the weekend, taking his tally to 11 for the season. The 25-year-old Zambian is priced at 13/8 to score anytime on Thursday.
The best betting odds for Rangers vs RB Leipzig
Rangers to win: 13/5 at Bet365
Draw: 11/4 at Bet365
RB Leipzig to win: 19/20 at Bet365
