Rangers welcome Danish outfit Midtjylland to Ibrox on Thursday afternoon looking to consolidate their 4-2 win in the first leg and reach the Europa League play-off round.
The Scottish Premiership side almost squandered a 3-0 lead in Herning but Scott Arfield’s 70th-minute strike gave them a two-goal cushion ahead of the return fixture.
Latest Odds
bet365 make the hosts 8/13 (1.62) to qualify for the play-off round in style with victory over Kenneth Andersen’s men, while the draw – which would also see the Gers through - is 14/5 (3.80).
The Wolves have only qualified for the Europa League proper once in their history, a memorable 2015-16 campaign which saw them beat Manchester United, and are 9/2 (5.50) to come up with the goods in Glasgow
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Jermain Defoe scored a hat-trick for Rangers in their 6-1 win over Hibernian on Sunday and will be pushing for a starting spot here. Steven Gerrard is unlikely to rest on his laurels and is set to name a strong team.
Midtjylland have won all five of their Superliga games this season. Brazilian midfielder Evander was rested for their win at AC Horsens on Sunday but should come back into the starting line-up here.
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Getty ImagesWith four wins and one draw in European competition this season, Rangers have certainly not struggled for form this summer.
Those two goals Midtjylland scored last week were the first the Gers have conceded in Europa League qualifying this season, with their attackers plundering 16 during that time.
Gerrard’s men will also be buoyed by their big win over Hibs at the weekend and having eased past their Danish opponents last week, there is little to suggest they cannot do the same again at Ibrox.
Tips and Predictions
Rangers will be desperate to keep their good run going and bet365’s 13/8 (2.63) on them winning with a -1 handicap looks excellent value ahead of this clash.
The selection would have paid out in five of Rangers’ seven games this season, including the first leg of this tie.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
Rangers (-1) at 13/8 (2.63) for a 1pt stake at bet365