PSV vs Rangers prediction for Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash at Phillips Stadion in Eindhoven. In the second leg of the UCL qualification final round, PSV will host Rangers after the first leg ended in a 2-2 draw. This match will start at 20 UK time. Read on for our free prediction betting tips and preview.
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: PSV to win – 1.77
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two: Over 2.5 goals – 1.69
Bookmaker Ratings prediction three: Correct score group bet 2-1, 3-1, 4-1 – 3.90
PSV to Win
According to the statistics, there is a 70% chance for PSV to win after being victorious in seven of their last ten fixtures. In their last five home games in Europe, PSV won three times.
Over 2.5 Goals
The average number of goals per game scored in PSV’s last ten fixtures is 4.20, While the Rangers’ average is 2.90. In addition, the last three home games of PSV saw the same number of goals.
Correct Score Group Bet 2-1, 3-1, 4-1
This game to end in one of these scores has the second-best odds. To justify, PSV scored 2.60 per game in their last ten fixtures while playing at home. Rangers meanwhile are averaging 1.00 goals per game.
PSV
PSV made it easier for them in the second leg as they equalized with 12 minutes to go and now need a one-goal win to advance. In fact, the Red and Whites took the lead in the first half but hung on only for three minutes. However, after going behind 1-2 in the 70th, PSV went back to attack and managed to end the match 2-2.
At the Phillips Stadion, Ruud van Nistelrooy’s men have won their last seven competitive games. Moreover, the Red and Whites won three of their last five European tie games at home and the last time they lost to Rangers was in the UCL back in 1999.
Rangers
With that final note, Rangers might find inspiration as they travel to Eindhoven next Wednesday. The Gers left all their work for the second leg as they in turn need a win to progress to the Champions League group stage for the first time since the 2010/11 season.
Rangers club did well after being dropped to the fourth division due to financial issues and returned to the Premier League and won the title in 2020/21. During last season, Rangers recorded just one away win in nine away games which will be alarming for coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst.
In recent years, PSV have had much better results and performances in Europe. Moreover, with all the facts that we covered in our preview, we will back PSV to win this match.
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PSV are averaging 2.60 goals per game at home in their last ten fixtures. In Europe, the Red and Whites scored nine goals in their last four games at the Phillips Stadion. Thus with odds of 1.70 at 22Bet, we will back PSV to score over 1.5 goals in this match.
Cody Gakpo is one of the most exciting young talents in Dutch football who emerged from the PSV youth academies. The 23-year-old has played 119 games for PSV in all age categories scoring 46 goals combined with 31 assists. In addition, Gakpo has played in the various Dutch national team academies striking 13 times in 27 caps.
For PSV, Noni Mandueke is injured but needs a few days to recover. Also, Vertessen, Junior, Vinicius, and Boscagli are all doubtful.
On the Rangers’ side, midfielder Kemer Roofe is out while defender Filip Helander has a foot injury and both are expected to return in late August. In addition, Midfielder Ianis Hagi is expected to recover from his knee injury in November.
PSV 4-3-3
Goalkeeper: Benitez Defenders: Teze, Ramalho, Obispo, Max Midfielders: Sangare, Veerman, Gutierrez Forwards: Saubari, de Jong, Gakpo.
Rangers 4-3-3
Goalkeeper: McLaughlin Defenders: Tavernier, Goldson, Sands, Barisic Midfielders: Lundstram, Davis, Lawrence Forwards: Tillman, Colak, Kent.
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Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
PSV and Rangers drew 2-2 on 16.08.22 in Glasgow.
Where will this match be played?
Wednesday’s game will be played at the Phillips Stadion in Eindhoven.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?
We recommend checking out the odds at 22Bet for PSV vs Rangers.