Rangers vs Braga Bet Builder, Tips & Latest Odds
Rangers play their second of three home games on Thursday night against Braga with everything on the line. So far, Rangers are one of only two teams, alongside Nice, that have lost every game so far. However, Danny Rohl’s side have only scored one goal so far in the group stages and conceded eight.
Fans wouldn’t have expected to beat Roma but would have expected much better performances against Genk, Sturm Graz and Brann. These were matches that, in previous years, Rangers probably would have come away with nine points and been in a much healthier position in the group stage.
Braga have been in much better form in Europe though and have won three out of four so far, though they suffered their first defeat last time out in a 4-3 thriller against Genk, who also beat Rangers.
Previously though they defeated Feyenoord, Celtic and Crvena Zvezda which leaves them sitting fifth, ahead of the likes of Aston Villa, Betis, Porto, Bologna and Nottingham Forest.
Braga were considered the best side out with the top three but have already fallen fifteen points behind leaders Porto, twelve behind Sporting and nine behind Benfica.
Read on to see the best tips for Thursday's clash at Ibrox, plus the top free bets currently on offer.
Rangers vs Braga Tips
Check out our three free betting tips for Thursday's clash in Glasgow.
Tip 1: Over 2.5 goals & both teams to score
Neither side look particularly strong defensively so I don’t think they will manage to keep the other out. Rangers have the advantage of the home crowd and a fast start would particularly help with the energy the home fans could provide.
Braga have plenty of options going forward, particularly in the form of the experienced Ricardo Horta and Uruguayan winger Rodrigo Zalazar. With Lelo on the left and Moutinho in the midfield I think they’ll create plenty of chances and with Rangers makeshift defence, there will be goals.
Tip 2: Djeidi Gassama to score or assist
Gassama is the only reason Rangers remained in the Champions League qualification for so long. His goals against Panathinaikos and Viktoria Plzen helped set up the tie with Club Brugge but unfortunately he couldn’t help the squad get over that hurdle.
His form in the league has been up and down but he’s a player that is definitely capable of making something from nothing. He needs to be more consistent with his end product but his ability to get inside and open up space will always either give him a chance to shoot or the opportunity to set up a team mate.
Tip 3: Emmanuel Fernandez to be shown a card, Bojan Miovski to have 1+ shots on target & Rangers to score in the first half
I thought Fernandez performed well in a tough game on Saturday but he’s very relaxed which sometimes leads to issues with strikers that will press and silly fouls sometimes follow. Miovski was a much better option to lead the line on Saturday and I think that will mean he starts on Thursday.
Rangers have struggled to create too much but Miovski to get a shot on target isn’t a big ask and I don’t think them scoring in the first half is either. The good Rangers teams in Europe in recent years have started quickly and got the Ibrox crowd behind them.
The fans definitely seem to be taking to Danny Rohl and the mood in the fan camp has been lifted with the sackings of two key board room players. The noise at kick-off could be enough to give the players a boost that they’ve been missing and get that first-half lead.
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Where to Watch Rangers vs Braga
Read on to see how to watch Thursday night's clash between Rangers and Braga
TV Channel
Rangers vs Braga will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 3.
Live Stream Information
Fans in the UK can stream Rangers vs Braga live through Discovery+, provided they have an active TNT Sports subscription.
Rangers vs Braga Match Information
Here's everything you need to know before kick-off.
Kick-Off Time
This Europa League clash will kick off at 8:00pm.
Fixture Date
Rangers vs Braga will take place on Thursday, 27 November.
Stadium
The match will be played at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow, the home of Rangers.
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