Club Brugge vs Rangers Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Qualifiers Playoff Round Leg 2

The Belgian side secured an easy win in the first leg.

Club Brugge are ready to lock horns with Rangers FC in the playoff round second leg fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League qualifiers. This is going to be an intense clash, which will take place at Jan Breydelstadion.

The Belgian Pro League side secured a 3-1 victory in the first leg against Rangers FC.

Club Brugge will be at home for their upcoming UCL qualifier. They will be coming in with a double advantage. They also have a two-goal advantage and with another top effort here, they will seal a spot in the Champions League 2025-26. The Belgium-based club need to defend well here.

Rangers FC will have to step up here. They will be under pressure as they are behind by a couple of goals and will be away from home. The Scottish Premiership side still have a chance to get through, but their upcoming UEFA Champions League qualifying game is going to be a tough contest.

Kick-off:

• Location: Brugge, Belgium
• Stadium: Jan Breydelstadion
• Date: Thursday, August 28
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Wednesday, August 27; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Felix Zwayer
• VAR: in use

Form:

Club Brugge: W-W-W-W-W

Rangers FC: D-L-W-L-D

Players to Watch

Christos Tzolis (Club Brugge)

In the absence of Romeo Vermant, Christos Tzolis will have an important responsibility on his shoulders to help his side in the attacking front. Despite not scoring any goals, he has been a real danger to the opponents in the final third. Even though Club Brugge have a two-goal advantage, Tzolis will still be pushing to score a goal or two for a comfortable win.

Djeidi Gassama (Rangers)

Djeidi Gassama will be looking to step up here. The 21-year-old Frenchman has performed well for Rangers FC in their Champions League qualifying run. He has scored four goals in five UCL qualifiers. He will have to come up with a top performance if they want to take down the hosts.

Match Facts

• Brugge are on a five-match winning streak.
• Rangers FC have only won one of their last five matches.
• Brugge have secured three clean sheets in their last five games.

Club Brugge vs Rangers: Betting Tips and Odds

• Club Brugge to win
• Romeo Vermant to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

Romeo Vermant will not be in action for Club Brugge as he is injured. Michal Skoras might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Rangers FC will be without the services of Cyriel Dessers and Dujon Sterling as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 3

Club Brugge won: 1

Rangers won: 1

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Club Brugge predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Mignolet (GK); Sabbe, Spileers, Mechele, Seys; Stankovic, Onyedika; Forbs, Vanaken, Tzolis; Tresoldi

Rangers predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Butland (GK); Aarons, Djiga, Souttar, Meghoma; Diomande, Raskin, Rothwell; Antman, Danilo, Gassama

Match Prediction

The hosts have an advantage here and the visitors will have to make a top effort here. Club Brugge are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Rangers FC in their upcoming UEFA Champions League qualifier.

Prediction: Club Brugge 2-1 Rangers

Telecast Details

USA: Paramount+

UK: TNT Sports 1, Discovery+

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