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Champions League Qualification: Rangers vs Viktoria Plzen – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Champions League Qualification game between Rangers and Viktoria Plzen who meet up on Tuesday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

This will be the first time that Rangers face Viktoria Plzen lately, as the teams have not shared a spot in the same division in this century.

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Form: Rangers vs Viktoria Plzen

Rangers Form

The Rangers team look in good shape before their match against Viktoria Plzen, as they seek to remain unbeaten. Firstly, they beat Panathinaikos 2-0, then they held Panathinaikos to a 1-1 draw. Their last outing resulted in a hard fought 1-1 draw Motherwell. Rangers claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the Champions League Qualification. They also drew two and lost one, as they scored 11 and conceded seven goals.

Viktoria Plzen Form

Viktoria Plzen collected a single win and a draw in their past three outings, in which they were first defeated 0-1 against Servette FC. They followed up, drawing 1-1 with Jablonec, before winning 1-3 against Servette FC. Viktoria Plzen managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Champions League Qualification away matches, in which they scored eight while also conceding ten times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.

Betting facts for Rangers and Viktoria Plzen

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Rangers and Viktoria Plzen. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

  • In 13 of the last 15 Rangers home matches in the Champions League Qualification, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 4 Rangers matches in the Champions League Qualification, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Rangers home matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 Rangers matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 7 of the last 9 Rangers matches in the Champions League Qualification, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 7 of the last 8 Viktoria Plzen away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Viktoria Plzen matches in the Champions League Qualification, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 7 Viktoria Plzen away matches in the Champions League Qualification, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Viktoria Plzen have won 6 of the last 8 away matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Viktoria Plzen have won 6 of the last 8 away matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals

Players on top: Rangers vs Viktoria Plzen

Djeidi Gassama is showing good form for Rangers, scoring one goals in their last six matches. Matej Vydra scored once in his previous half dozen outings.

Betting markets: Rangers vs Viktoria Plzen

Full-time result

Rangers won three of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Ibrox Stadium. They drew four and lost three as well, while Viktoria Plzen won six of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost two. Rangers are on a fine streak of 10 matches without defeat. Viktoria Plzen did not lose any of their last 7 matches at home. Viktoria Plzen conceded a goal in their previous 8 matches.

Both teams to score

Rangers scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Viktoria Plzen scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive away games Viktoria Plzen played. Rangers managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments.

Total goals

Rangers saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of two goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Viktoria Plzen, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 2.1 times goals per game. Rangers scored at least once in their previous 10 matches. Viktoria Plzen conceded a goal in their last 8 matches.

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