Rangers vs Club Brugge Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League qualifiers playoff round

The Gers came out on top when they last faced Brugge.

Rangers FC are all set to square it off against Club Brugge in the playoff round of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League qualifiers. This is going to be an interesting meeting between these clubs, which will take place at the Ibrox Stadium.

The Scottish Premiership side Rangers FC are coming in after taking down Viktoria Plzen in the third round of the UCL qualifiers. The Gers came up with a top performance in the first leg and won the match by 3-0, but lost in the second leg by a scoreline of 1-2. They won the match on aggregate.

Club Brugge faced RB Salzburg in the third round of Champions League qualifiers. They defeated their opponents across two legs. The Belgian Pro League side are looking in good touch and in the upcoming game, they are going to come up with a tough fight for the hosts.

Kick-off:

• Location: Glasgow, Scotland
• Stadium: Ibrox Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, August 20
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Tuesday, August 19; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: François Letexier
• VAR: In use

Form:

Rangers: D-W-D-L-W

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

Players to Watch

Djeidi Gassama (Rangers)

Djeidi Gassama is going to play an important role in the attacking front for Rangers FC. The 23-year-old from France helped his side in the final third and will yet again play a crucial part. He has scored four goals in the four Champions League qualifiers 2025-26.

Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge)

The 32-year-old midfielder from Belgium is going to play an important role for the visitors. Hans Vanaken controls the midfield well and can also help his side in the attacking front in scoring goals. He can also create some unique plays, which can be a big issue for the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Club Brugge are on a four-match winning streak.
• Rangers FC have only won two of their last five matches.
• This will be the third ever meeting between Rangers and Brugge.

Rangers vs Club Brugge: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw
• Djeidi Gassama to score
• Goals under 2.5

Injury and Team News

Dujon Sterling is injured and will not be in action for Rangers FC.

Club Brugge will miss out on the services of Joel Ordonez as he is injured. Michal Skoras might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Rangers won: 1

Club Brugge won: 0

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Rangers predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Butland (GK); Aarons, Djiga, Souttar, Jefte; Diomande, Rothwell, Cameron; Antman, Dessers, Gassama

Club Brugge predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Mignolet (GK); Seys, Spileers, Mechele; Forbs, Vanaken, Reis, Onyedika, Meijer; Vermant, Tzolis

Match Prediction

These clubs are going to come up with intense fixtures and the better side will secure the advantage here. The UCL qualifiers fixture between Rangers and Club Brugge is likely to end in a draw here.

Prediction: Rangers 1-1 Club Brugge

Telecast Details

UK: Amazon Prime Video

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