Prediction: RB Leipzig to win 2-0
Best Odds: 5/1
Bookmaker: Betfair
RB Leipzig and Rangers will face each other in the first leg of semi-finals of the Europa League this week. The match will be held at the Red Bull Arena and is scheduled to kick off at 8pm UK time on Thursday.
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig are fighting for the fourth spot in the Bundesliga table and will fancy their chances of winning the Europa League as well.
Domenico Tedesco’s side will head into the match against Rangers on the back of a 2-1 defeat to FC Union Berlin at home in the Bundesliga. Leipzig got the better of Serie A club Atalanta over two legs in the Europa League quarter-finals.
Team News:
Midfielder Kevin Kampl, defender Willi Orban and defender Mohamed Simakan all are suspended.
Rangers
Rangers are now unlikely to retain the Scottish Premiership title, but they are going great guns in the Europa League and will be confident of beating RB Leipzig over two legs in the semi-finals.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side will head into the match against Leipzig on the back of a 3-1 victory over Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership. The Gers beat Sporting Braga in the quarter-finals of the Europa League this season.
Team News:
Alfredo Morelos, Kemar Roofe and Aaron Ramsey are injured.
Key Factors to Consider
- Rangers have reached the semi-final stage of a major European competition for the first time since 2007-08.
- Rangers have lost their last two away matches in Europe.
- RB Leipzig and Rangers will face off for the first time in Europe.
- Rangers full-back James Tavernier has scored six goals in the UEFA Europa League this season.
- RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku has won a penalty in each of his last three Europa League matches.
Conclusion
Rangers have done well in the Europa League this season, but RB Leipzig are at home for the first leg and also have a strong team. The Bundesliga club should win on Thursday evening.
Prediction: RB Leipzig to win 2-0
Best Odds: 5/1
Bookmaker: Betfair
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