Champions League qualifying Betting Preview: Rangers vs Viktoria Plzeň

Scottish Premiership side Rangers host Czech First League outfit Viktoria Plzeň in this UEFA Champions League qualifying match at Ibrox Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 5 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

There Could Be Goals at Both Ends

It’s likely that we’ll see both Rangers and Viktoria Plzeň finding the net and that leads us to back BTTS Yes. This betting selection is priced at -115 and can be wagered with confidence.

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Viktoria Bidding for Another Win

Rangers played out a 1-1 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Fir Park against Motherwell in their first match of the Scottish Premiership season. The Old Firm outfit boasted 62% possession and recorded five shots on target, while James Tavernier registered the goal.

In their previous Champions League qualifying engagement, Rangers beat Greek Super League side Panathinaikos 3-1 on aggregate.

Viktoria Plzeň got a Champions League qualifying win in their previous game. It was on their travels where Swiss Super League club Servette were beaten 3-1 (3-2 on aggregate) at Stade de Geneve. Miroslav Koubek's side were restricted to 41% possession and had eight shots on goal, while Karel Spacil, Matej Vydra and Rafiu Durosinmi were all on target.

Rangers vs Viktoria Plzeň Prediction & Betting Tips

Take on Rangers vs Viktoria Plzeň with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

The teams both look good to find the net when it comes to this Champions League qualifying showdown and that leads us to a BTTS Yes wager. We can land odds of -115 for this outcome and that’s an appealing price.

The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the Champions League qualifying form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.

Key Rangers vs Viktoria Plzeň Champions League qualifying & league stats:

BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Rangers games.
BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Rangers games.
BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 straight Rangers games.
BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 straight Viktoria games on the road.
BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Viktoria games.
BTTS Yes has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Viktoria games.

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 53.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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There’s an opportunity to get a slightly bigger price for your BTTS Yes selection by combining it with Over 2.5 on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. With this wager, you need at least three goals along with both teams scoring.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -115 Bet Now

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Published 21:07, 03 August 2025

Correct Score Prediction

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1 - 1 Viktoria logo

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We’re taking a correct score bet which involves a 1-1 scoreline. The odds of +575 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cyriel Dessers to Score +205

Cyriel Dessers (Rangers) has managed four goals in his past five matches on home soil. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +205.

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Bet Builder Tips

Both Team To Score Yes -115

Asian Handicap Viktoria +0.75 -133

Anytime Goalscorer Cyriel Dessers +205

We’ve loaded up a same-game multi with the picks of BTTS Yes, Viktoria Plzeň to cover the +0.75 Asian Handicap along with Cyriel Dessers (Rangers) to score.

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Rangers vs Viktoria Plzeň Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Rangers Made Favourites by the Bookies

With a 57% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Rangers are favourites to prosper in this Champions League qualifying encounter and they’re available at -132 with the bookies. If you want to wager on the underdog, Viktoria Plzeň have been priced up at +320.

Rangers are -106 if you take them on the Asian Handicap at -0.75. Stakes are split between -0.5 and -1 which means you need a 2+ goal win for a full payout. A one-goal victory means a return with half your stake and the other half refunded.

If you’re wagering on Total Goals, the market is far from clear over whether Unders or Overs happens. BTTS is always an intriguing wager to have and the Yes/No selections are regarded as being evenly-matched.

If you head to the best football betting sites, you can take your pick when it comes to Champions League qualifying matches. The hundreds of markets always ensure lots of choice.

Full-Time Result

Half-Time Result

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Asian Handicap

Total Goals

Both Teams to Score

Cyriel Dessers Favourite to Score the First Goal

There is +205 available that Cyriel Dessers finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +450.

Player Goals

Cyriel Dessers (Rangers)

Hamza Igamane (Rangers)

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Pereira Da Silva Danilo (Rangers)

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Team Stats

Latest Champions League qualifying and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

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Viktoria Plzeň Stats

Full-Time Result

4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

An average of 2.60 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches

Rangers vs Viktoria Plzeň Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Rangers vs Viktoria team news before you bet. We’ll bring the confirmed Champions League qualifying lineups to you alongside the newest injury reports.