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

The previous two meetings between these sides have ended on level terms.

Rangers FC are all set to lock horns with Panathinaikos in the second leg of the round 2 fixture of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 qualifiers. The interesting contest between the two teams will take place at the Ibrox Stadium.

The Scottish side and the Greek side are gearing up for their upcoming season. It will be interesting to see which club among these will make their way forward into the forthcoming UCL.

Rangers FC finished second in the Scottish Premiership 2024-25 season. They also missed out on winning the UEFA Europa League as they fell prey to Athletic Club in the quarterfinals.

The Scotland-based club now have a chance to compete in the Champions League. They do not have the best record against their upcoming opponents.

Panathinaikos ended their 2024-25 Super League Greece campaign after finishing third in the regular season. They were a part of the UEFA Conference League in the previous season. The team were knocked out after facing a defeat at the hands of Fiorentina in the round of 16.

They will be looking to give their all here to play in the UCL next season.

Kick-off:

• Location: Glasgow, Scotland
• Stadium: Ibrox Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, July 23
• Kick-off Time: 00:15 IST (Tuesday, July 22; 18:45 GMT/ 14:45 ET/ 11:45 PT)
• Referee: Donatas Rumšas
• VAR: Not in use

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Form:

Rangers: D-W-W-D-D

Panathinaikos: L-W-L-L-L

Players to Watch

Cyriel Dessers (Rangers)

With 20 goal involvements in 35 appearances during the 2024-25 campaign, Cyriel Dessers can be one of their most important players. He is going to play a crucial part in the attacking front for the hosts. The 30-year-old Nigerian forward is likely to trouble the opponent’s defence with his goal-scoring abilities.

Karol Swiderski (Panathinaikos)

The 28-year-old forward from Poland will be looking to step up for his side as they are competing for a spot in the UEFA Champions League. In the final third for Panathinaikos, Karol Swiderski is going to play a very important role. The visitors will have to come up with some goals if they want to prevail.

Match Facts

• The home team are on a six-match unbeaten run.
• Panathinaikos are on a three-match losing streak.
• Three of the four meetings between these clubs have ended in a draw.

Rangers vs Panathinaikos: Betting Tips and Odds

• Rangers to win
• Cyriel Dessers to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for both these teams are fit and set to be in action.

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Head-to-Head

Total matches: 4

Rangers won: 0

Panathinaikos won: 1

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Rangers predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Butland (GK); Tavernier, Souttar, Propper, Davies; Diomande, Barron, Raskin; Rice, Dessers, Danilo

Panathinaikos predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Dragowski (GK); Vagiannidis, Palmer-Brown, Ingason, Mladenovic; Chirivella, Cerin, Maksimovic; Tete, Swiderski, Jeremejeff

Match Prediction

These two sides are going to produce an entertaining fixture. But we predict it will be Rangers FC who are going to secure a win against Panathinaikos in the UEFA Champions League qualifying match.

Prediction: Rangers 2-1 Panathinaikos

Telecast Details

Fans can watch the live streaming for this UCL qualifiers game on Rangers TV.

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