Slavia Prague vs Rangers
11th March 1755hrs
Football – Europe – UEFA Europa League
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Odds: 10/3 odds taken 1101 GMT, Wednesday 10 March
Steven Gerrard takes his Rangers, the newly crowned Scottish Premiership champions, to the Czech Republic capital on Thursday, as the Gers face Slavia Prague in the 1st leg of their UEFA Europa League Round of 16 tie. Rangers have lost just one game across all competitions this season, but the hosts are the favourites to get the win at the Sinobo Stadium in Prague. We have the latest betting odds and predictions.
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Slavia Prague Preview – Will the Red and Whites maintain unbeaten home record?
Like Rangers, Slavia Prague have also been incredibly hard to beat this season. The Czech First League leaders are unbeaten in the league this term, winning 18 and drawing four of 22 league fixtures.
Jindrich Trpisovsky’s Slavia Prague have been unbeatable at the Sinobo Stadium this season. After 17 league and cup home games, the Red and Whites have won 14 and drawn three. Earlier in the month, Prague put ten past Slavia Karlovy Vary in a Ukrainian Cup match.
Slavia beat British opposition in the previous round of the Europa League, getting the better of Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester City over two legs. After a goalless draw at home, the Czech champions won 2-0 at the King Power Stadium, with Lukas Provod and Abdallah Dipo Sima getting the goals. Can they beat Scottish side Rangers on Thursday?
Rangers Preview – Can the Gers stretch unbeaten run?
After several years of hurt, Rangers have finally won the Scottish Premiership title from fierce rivals Celtic. Steven Gerrard’s boys have not put a foot wrong all season, winning 28 of 32 league matches. Along the way, they have netted 77 times and conceded just nine.
Rangers have also been very strong in Europe this season, picking up nine wins and two draws from 11 Europa League games. The Scottish giants were excellent in the Round of 32, thumping Antwerp 9-5 on aggregate. After a stunning 4-3 away win, the Teddy Bears won 5-2 at Ibrox to complete the job.
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Rangers fancy their chances against anyone at the moment. With the title now in the bag, the Glasgow club will turn their attention to the Europa League. Can they seal a positive result in the Czech capital in midweek?
Slavia Prague vs Rangers Betting Advice
This will be the first ever meeting between the two clubs. After the 1st leg this Thursday, the pair will lock horns next week in the 2nd leg at Ibrox.
Key Facts – Slavia Prague vs Rangers Betting Tip
- Slavia Prague are unbeaten at home this season
- Rangers have lost just one game in all competitions this term
- These two clubs have never met before
Both teams have been incredibly tough to beat this season, so we are expecting both legs to be tight and tense affairs. Rangers have been sensational on the road this term, and we fancy the Scottish champions to pick up a precious draw in Prague. Take a punt on the draw and both teams to score at 10/3.
Defender Borja Barisic netted three goals in the previous round against Antwerp. The Croatian is dangerous from set-pieces, and Barisic is available at the tempting price of 4/1 to score anytime on Thursday.
The best betting odds for Slavia Prague vs Rangers
Slavia Prague to win: 13/10 at Bet365
Draw: 23/10 at Bet365
Rangers to win: 21/10 at Bet365
