Rangers vs Braga prediction for Thursday’s Europa League fixture at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow. In the second leg of the Europa League quarter-final, Rangers host Sporting Braga after the Portuguese side won the first leg by a score of 1-0. You can follow our free prediction betting tips and preview on this page.
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: Rangers win or draw and under 3.5 goals – 1.57
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two: Rangers -0.5 goals handicap – 1.83
Bookmaker Ratings prediction three: Anytime correct score 1-0 – 1.63
Rangers Win or Draw and Under 3.5 Goals
Rangers won seven of their last ten home games and drew two. Braga meanwhile won two ad drew two of their last four away games. In addition, there is an 85% chance for under 3.5 goals in this game.
Rangers -0.5 Goals Handicap
Failing to cover the -0.5 goal handicap just once in their last eight home fixtures, Rangers are favorites to win this match. In addition, the Scots lost just once in the Europa League this campaign and that was in their first game against Lyon back in September.
Anytime Correct Score 1-0
In all of their four games at Ibrox in the Europa League, Rangers scored first. Moreover, in the Scottish league, the Gers took the lead in 14 of their 17 home games. As for Braga, they conceded first in three of their five Europa League away games.
In their first-ever defeat to a Portuguese opposition in a UEFA competition, Rangers lost the first leg in Braga. With the Light Blues becoming the first Scottish side to reach the quarter-finals of the Europa League, they should be content with the result.
To illustrate, the Scots looked uncomfortable in the opening stages of the game and could have a heavier defeat. However, van Bronckhorst’s team needs a two-goal win which they have done in three of their four Europa League home games.
Moreover, three clean sheets in those three wins show that Rangers can be very solid at the back at Ibrox. Consequently, a fine attacking display as they showed so far in the EL with 16 goals, can secure the Gers a semi-final spot.
Sporting Braga on the other side missed the chance for an easier task at Ibrox as they have a slender lead from the first leg. Thus, a lot depends on their defense which conceded in three of their four away trips and lost all three.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst will have to use all of his attacking power for this game. However, Braga are a stubborn team and will be difficult to beat. Therefore we will back a home win or draw and under 3.5 goals.
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Safe Bet
In Rangers’ last seven of eight matches in the EL, there were goals in both halves. As for Braga, three of their last five EL fixtures also saw strikes on both sides of halftime. As a result, with odds of 1.87, we predict to see goals in both halves at Ibrox on Thursday.
Rangers vs Braga First Goalscorer
Scott Arfield played as a striker in the Rangers’ game in Braga. The Canadian is known as a midfielder but in the absence of top scorer Alfredo Morelos, van Bronckhorst deployed Arfield in the attack. We predict the Canadian will be the first goalscorer in this game.
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Rangers vs Braga Team News
The main absence for Rangers is Alfredo Morelos who will be out till June with thigh problems. In addition, Ianis Hagi underwent knee surgery and is also out till June, while Alex Rowly has an unknown injury.
For Braga, Nuno Sequeira underwent a cruciate ligament operation and is out for the season. Additionally, Roger Fernandes is suffering from a metatarsal fracture while Jean Baptiste Gorby has a knock.
Rangers vs Braga Predicted Lineups
Rangers: McGregor, Bassey, Balogun, Goldson, Tavernier, Lundstram, Kamara, Jack, Sakala, Arfield, kent.
Braga: Matheus, Couto, Fabiano Silva, Tormena, Carmo, Horta, Medeiros, Al Musrati, Horta, Ruiz, Gomes.
Most Popular FAQ for Rangers vs Braga
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Braga beat Rangers 1-0 on 7/4/22 in Braga.
Where will this match be played?
Thursday’s game will be played at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?
We recommend checking out the odds at Vbet for Rangers vs Braga.
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