RB Leipzig vs Rangers
28th April 2000hrs
Football – Europe – UEFA Europa League
Pick 2-1 Home Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 15/2 odds taken 1256 GMT, Wednesday 27 April
Domenico Tedesco’s RB Leipzig and Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s Rangers do battle at the Red Bull Arena this Thursday in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League semi-final. The in-form Red Bulls are the clear favourites on home soil, but can the Scottish champions return to Glasgow with a positive result in the bag? This promises to be a fascinating European tie, and we hunt down the best odds and give you our top tips in our in-depth betting preview.
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RB Leipzig Preview – Will the Germans make home advantage count?
RB Leipzig have been in excellent form since Domenico Tedesco arrived at the Red Bull Arena in early December, climbing up the Bundesliga table after a whole host of wins. Leipzig, who finished runners-up last term, are in fourth position right now.
The German side dropped into the Europa League after exiting the UEFA Champions League in the group stage. They beat Real Sociedad in the last 32 before receiving a bye in the Round of 16. Leipzig returned to Europa League action with a 3-1 aggregate victory over Atalanta in the quarters.
The Red Bulls are in red-hot form right now, but they did suffer a rare defeat last time out, losing at home to Union Berlin in the league. Will they get back to winning ways here?
Rangers Preview – Can the Scottish side cause another Europa League upset?
Rangers look likely to miss out on the Scottish Premiership title to fierce rivals Celtic, as the Gers are six points behind after 34 games played. However, all will be forgiven if Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s men can win the Europa League this season.
The Glasgow giants have been the surprise package in the competition this term, causing plenty of upsets on their way to the final four. Rangers got through a tough group before stunning German giants Borussia Dortmund in the Round of 32. They then secured aggerate wins over Red Star Belgrade and Braga.
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Rangers fully deserve their place in the last four, and the Gers will be desperate to reach the final at Leipzig’s expense. The away win on Thursday is available at the generous odds of 8/1.
RB Leipzig vs Rangers Betting Advice
Thursday’s clash at the Red Bull Arena in Germany will be the first ever meeting between Leipzig and Rangers. The pair will then lock horns again in the second leg seven nights later.
Key Facts – RB Leipzig vs Rangers Betting Tip
- RB Leipzig lost at home last time out
- Rangers have won four league and cup games in a row
- These two clubs have never met before
Leipzig have been in sensational form under new boss Tedesco and are rightly the clear favourites in this one. However, Rangers have been exceptional in Europe this season, and the Scottish side could be tricky opponents over two legs.
It could be close, and we are expecting Rangers to play their part, but Leipzig should nick a narrow victory on home turf. Put some money on the 2-1 home win at the top odds of 15/2. Also, you can get 11/5 for the home side to win and both teams to score.
The best betting odds for RB Leipzig vs Rangers
RB Leipzig to win: 4/11 at Bet365
Draw: 15/4 at Bet365
Rangers to win: 8/1 at Bet365
