Rangers vs PSV Eindhoven Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League

Prediction published on 20/08/2023, 16:13  by Daniel Ngulu in Champions League Predictions

Rangers are two games away from the group stage of the Champions League, the first, a home game against PSV. These two sides meet in the play-offs at Rangers’ Ibrox Stadium on Tuesday, seeking a first leg advantage. Rangers had a stuttering start to the season but recovered well and will go into this game unbeaten in four matches. In their most recent game, they beat Greenock Morton 2-1 in the League Cup. That was their third win in four matches and also the third time in the run that they scored two or more. Rangers however have just one clean sheet in their last five matches and that will be a major concern here. three times in their last four matches, both teams have scored. In the last round of the Champions League, Rangers eliminated Servette after a 3-2 aggregate win. Rangers played in the Champions League group stage last season, and lost all their matches there. They will hope to not only advance, but also do well in the groups this time.

Last season, these two sides met at this very stage. Rangers carried the day, beating PSV 3-2 on aggregate. PSV will thus be here hoping to get a measure of revenge. In their last trip here, they were close to a win after Antonio Colak and Thomas Lawrence’s goal. However, Armando Obispo’s equalizer denied them, before they lost 1-0 at home. PSV return to this season’s competition in good form. In the last round they posted home and away wins over Sturm Graz, 7-2 on aggregate. They will seek to keep this winning run going. This season PSV have played five matches so far, and they won all, with two clean sheets. In their most recent game, they beat Vitesse 3-1. Three of PSV’s last four matches have had over 2.5 goals. Both teams have scored in three of their last four games. This will be their third straight away match and fourth of six.