After Sunday’s Premier League defeat at Arsenal, Liverpool’s hopes of winning this season’s Premier League title have all but evaporated. In fact, if things do not turn around quickly, the Reds may struggle to finish in the top four at the end of the campaign.
With the Merseyside men nearly out of the title race in October, their Champions League exploits have taken on even greater prominence. Especially as progress to the Round of 16 could almost be secured in midweek.
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In order to edge close to the tournament's knockout phase, they will need to get the better of Rangers for the second time in just over a week. Should they win in Glasgow and Ajax lose away at Napoli, the Reds would need just a point from the remaining two matches to advance.
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Rangers vs Liverpool Odds
Rangers vs Liverpool odds are current as of Oct. 10 on PointsBet Sportsbook.
- 3-way handicap: Rangers (+650) | Draw (+425)| Liverpool (-281)
- Draw No Bet: Rangers (+490) | Liverpool (-900)
- Over/Under Goals: Over 2.5 (-220) | Under 2.5 (+160)
- Both Teams To Score: Yes (-145) | No (+110)
Current betting lines have sportsbooks leaning heavily toward a Liverpool win on Wednesday. Although there is no real value in backing Jurgen Klopp’s men to earn maximum points in Glasgow, adding them to a Champions League parlay would be rather clever.
In addition to this, backing both teams to score is worth some consideration. Although Rangers were kept quiet at Anfield in the reverse meeting, the roar of the Ibrox crowd should be good for at least a home goal in midweek.
Rangers vs Liverpool Betting Tips
If being 14 points off the Premier League pace is not bad enough, Liverpool has to deal with two new injury doubts before Wednesday.
With Andy Robertson having missed out on Sunday’s defeat to Arsenal, he is now set to be joined on the sidelines by defender Trent Alexander-Arnold and forward Luis Diaz.
Rangers come into this encounter having made light work of St. Mirren in the Scottish Premiership. However, this should serve as the perfect warmup before the visit to Liverpool in midweek.
Rangers vs Liverpool Prediction
Rangers 1-2 Liverpool
Although Liverpool’s domestic campaign has been somewhat indifferent, they are starting to find their feet in Europe. With victories over Ajax and Rangers being recorded at Anfield recently, they will now look to earn a first away Champions League win of the season.
If they are to earn it on Wednesday, it will undoubtedly be a challenge. However, with Ibrox constantly proving to be a hostile ground for any team to visit, Giovanni van Bronckhorst and his players will only be rolling out the red carpet after kick-off.
Rangers vs Liverpool Best Bets
➕ James Tavernier Anytime Goalscorer (+450) at BetMGM Sportsbook
WAGER: 1 unit
Refrain from letting the fact that James Tavernier is a right back deceive you. If you are looking for a Rangers player to score anytime, their club captain is the player responsible for most of their attacking set piece output.
If the Glasgow outfit are given a free kick within Tavernier’s range, a goal is never usually that far away. Add his ability to score penalties, and do not be surprised if the 30-year-old finds himself on the scoresheet against Liverpool.
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➕ Draw/Liverpool (+350) at PointsBet Sportsbook
WAGER: 1 unit
As referenced earlier, Ibrox is never an easy ground to visit, and both teams will be looking to earn themselves an early advantage on Wednesday. Although for the same reason, the first 45 minutes could be rather cagey.
With Rangers looking to set the tempo early on, Liverpool may just need to be patient, and therefore, any advantage for the visitors may not be found until the second half. This is why I have opted for a draw at halftime and a win for the Merseyside outfit.
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