FK Ufa vs Rangers Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League

Prediction published on 26/08/2018, 10:53  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 26/08/2018 at 11:53 in Europa League Predictions

Rangers will have wanted a better lead than 1-0 over FC Ufa after the home first leg of this Europa League play-off round tie. A 41st minute goal from Goldson gave them their narrow lead but at least they didn't concede an away goal. Scoring in this game is going to be a key target for the Scottish team as that would leave their opponents having to score at least three goals to have a chance of progressing. So far, Rangers have played three away qualifiers and are yet to concede a goal on their travels. Those three games have seen just one goal be scored  In fact, 11 of the last 13 away games for Rangers in this competition have seen under 2.5 goals scored in them.

FC Ufa are playing in European competition for the first time in their history and have had to play two previous ties to reach this stage. Their run nearly ended at the first hurdle with them being held 0-0 at home by Domzele but getting through on away goals after a 1-1 draw in the second leg. That saw them play Progres Niederkorn who they beat 4-3 on aggregate, winning the home first leg 2-1 and then drawing away 2-2 needng a 94th minute goal from Paurevic to avoid extra-time. Ufa haven't made a great start to the Russian Premier League with four points from four games and have lost both their home games without scoring. Go for under 2.5 goals to be scored in this match.