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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. 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.

Confirmed Lineups

Rangers confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Jack Butland (GK), Max Aarons, Nasser Djiga, John Souttar, Jefte, Mohamed Diomande, Joe Rothwell, Lyall Cameron, Oliver Antman, Cyriel Dessers, Djeidi Gassama.

Viktoria Plzeň confirmed lineup (3-5-1-1): Florian Wiegele (GK), Sampson Dweh, Svetozar Markovic, Vaclav Jemelka, Amar Memic, Jiri Panos, Lukas Cerv, Tomas Ladra, Karel Spacil, Matej Vydra, Rafiu Durosinmi.

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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cyriel Dessers to Score +205 BetMGM logo

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 49% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Rangers are favourites to prosper in this Champions League qualifying encounter and they’re available at +104 with the bookies. If you want to wager on the underdog, Viktoria Plzeň have been priced up at +230.

If you’re wagering on Total Goals, the market is far from clear over whether Unders or Overs happens. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -141.

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.

Cyriel Dessers Favourite to Score the First Goal

There is +185 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)
First
+185
Anytime
+450
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Matěj Vydra (Viktoria)
First
+250
Anytime
+550
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Hamza Igamane (Rangers)
First
+260
Anytime
+575
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Pereira Da Silva Danilo (Rangers)
First
+285
Anytime
+600
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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 logo 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
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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.

Rangers Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Viktoria Plzeň Confirmed Lineup 3-5-1-1

Rangers Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

1 Jack Butland
3 Max Aarons 24 Nasser Djiga 5 John Souttar 22 Jefte
10 Mohamed Diomande 6 Joe Rothwell 16 Lyall Cameron
18 Oliver Antman 9 Cyriel Dessers 23 Djeidi Gassama
44 Florian Wiegele
40 Sampson Dweh 3 Svetozar Markovic 21 Vaclav Jemelka
99 Amar Memic 20 Jiri Panos 6 Lukas Cerv 18 Tomas Ladra 5 Karel Spacil
11 Matej Vydra
17 Rafiu Durosinmi

Viktoria Plzeň Confirmed Lineup 3-5-1-1

Rangers Substitutes

  • 2James Tavernier
  • 7Oscar Cortes
  • 8Connor Barron
  • 14Nedim Bajrami
  • 20Kieran Dowell
  • 31Liam Kelly
  • 37Emmanuel Fernandez
  • 43Nicolas Raskin
  • 49Bailey Rice
  • 50Josh Gentles
  • 52Findlay Curtis
  • 99Danilo

Viktoria Plzeň Substitutes

  • 7Christophe Kabongo
  • 9Denis Visinsky
  • 13Marian Tvrdon
  • 14Merchas Doski
  • 15Matyas Silhavy
  • 19Cheick Souare
  • 22Jan Paluska
  • 24Milan Havel
  • 29Tom Sloncik
  • 32Matej Valenta
  • 80Prince Adu

Previous Rangers Lineups

02 Aug Scottish Premiership
Motherwell 1-1 Rangers
30 Jul Champions League
Panathinaikos 1-1 Rangers
22 Jul Champions League
Rangers 2-0 Panathinaikos
17 May Scottish Premiership
Hibernian 2-2 Rangers
14 May Scottish Premiership
Rangers 3-1 Dundee United
11 May Scottish Premiership
Rangers 4-0 Aberdeen

Previous Viktoria Plzeň Lineups

30 Jul Champions League
Servette 1-3 Viktoria Plzeň
26 Jul First League
Viktoria Plzeň 1-1 Jablonec
22 Jul Champions League
Viktoria Plzeň 0-1 Servette
18 Jul First League
Pardubice 1-5 Viktoria Plzeň
24 May First League
Viktoria Plzeň 4-1 Jablonec
18 May First League
Sigma Olomouc 1-2 Viktoria Plzeň
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