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Champions League Qualification: Viktoria Plzen vs Rangers – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Champions League Qualification round 3 match between Viktoria Plzen and Rangers and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

When Rangers come to Doosan Arena Plzen for the Champions League Qualification match on Tuesday, Viktoria Plzen will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

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Team form: Viktoria Plzen vs Rangers

Viktoria Plzen Form

In has been a bit of everything for Viktoria Plzen in their previous three matches, where they first beat Servette FC by 1-3. This was followed by a disappointing 3-0 defeat against Rangers, before an encounter with Slovacko produced a 1-1 draw. Viktoria Plzen won three of their previous six matches at Doosan Arena Plzen in the Champions League Qualification. They drew one and suffered two defeats, scoring ten goals to seven against.

Rangers Form

In their last three matches, Rangers drew 1-1 with Motherwell, beat Viktoria Plzen 3-0 before a 1-1 draw with Dundee FC. Rangers managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Champions League Qualification. On top of winning once they also drew three as well as losing two, while scoring ten time and letting in five.

Betting stats and facts for Viktoria Plzen and Rangers

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Viktoria Plzen and Rangers. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • In 9 of the last 11 Viktoria Plzen matches in the Champions League Qualification, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 7 of the last 9 Viktoria Plzen matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 7 Viktoria Plzen matches in the Champions League Qualification, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 7 of the last 9 Viktoria Plzen home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 Viktoria Plzen home matches in the Champions League Qualification, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 17 of the last 18 Rangers away matches in the Champions League Qualification, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Rangers matches in the Champions League Qualification, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Rangers away matches in the Champions League Qualification, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Rangers matches in the Champions League Qualification, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In the last 3 Rangers matches the sum of goals was under 3.5

Players on top: Viktoria Plzen vs Rangers

Having scored just once lately in the Champions League Qualification, Matej Vydra will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Rangers hope Djeidi Gassama can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of four Champions League Qualification goals in his last six Champions League Qualification games.

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Full-time result

Viktoria Plzen won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Doosan Arena Plzen. They drew two and lost four as well, while Rangers won four of their last 10 games away. They drew five and lost one. Rangers are on a serious roll of now 12 matches without defeat.

Both teams to score

Viktoria Plzen scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Rangers scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive away games Rangers played. Rangers should be able to score at least once this coming Tuesday as Viktoria Plzen failed in keeping a single clean sheet in those last 10 outings. Rangers managed three clean sheets in their 10 most recent outings.

Total goals

Viktoria Plzen saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of two goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Rangers, who scored 2.1 times on average in these matches. Amazingly, Viktoria Plzen failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 10 matches.

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