The prediction of Benfica and Rangers comes before the match of the 3rd round of the Europa League group stage. This game will be played on November 5th, at Estádio da Luz, Portugal. In this match overview, we bring you betting tips and accurate predictions of results based on the analysis of these two sides.
Benfica vs Rangers Match Preview and Team News
Benfica
The Portuguese side heads to this clash on the back of a heavy defeat, having fallen 3-0 to Boavista in the Primeira Liga. It was the first time this season that they have failed to score in a game, and also the first in their last 15 matches. This season, they have played nine games so far, and that was the second loss for Benfica, having lost earlier in the Champions League qualifying rounds. Before the loss, Benfica had gone on a seven-match winning run. In seven of their nine matches this term, they have scored two goals or more, while they have four clean sheets in the nine games. They beat Lech Poznan 4-2 away in the first game of Group D before seeing off Standard Liege 3-0 in the second game, at home. Adel Taarabt plays in the middle of the field, which means a lot to the team, and his experience gives the team an advantage in many games. There are a lot of exciting players on the bench. Everton enjoys the pitch, and when he receives the ball and moves towards the goal, the opponent has a problem. His most significant strength is speed.
Rangers
On the other hand, Rangers is one of the in-form teams in Europe at the moment. Their only loss in recent times came way back in August when they fell 1-0 to Bayer Leverkusen, but then that was in last season’s Europa League, so basically, they remain unbeaten this season. They have played 18 matches so far this season, and they have only failed to win two – drawing with Hibernian and Livingston. On only four occasions this season, they were unable to score more than a goal. In 14 matches, they have scored two or more, and the visitors have 15 clean sheets in 18 games. Scott Arfield is an experienced midfielder, he is strong, and it isn’t easy to take the ball away from him. Fans love this man. Ryan Kent enjoys the pitch, and when he receives the ball and goes towards the goal, the opponent has problems.
Benfica vs Rangers Predicted Lineups
Benfica: Vlachodimos, Goncalves, Otamendi, Vertonghen, Tavares, Pizzi, Pires, Taraabt, Everton, Seferovic, Waldschmidt.
Rangers: McGregor, Tavernier, Goldson, Helander, Barisic, Arfield, Jack, Kamara, Itten, Morelos, Kent.
Benfica vs Rangers Betting Tips and Predictions
There are no favorites in this match, and we believe that this clash could end in a draw.
Prediction for this match is the goal of both teams. They are capable of scoring against any side, and we don’t think nets will remain still.
Draw @3.60
BTTS Yes @1.77
Correct score 1:1 @7.00