Rangers vs Racing Genk Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26

These clubs are going to meet for the first time.

Rangers are all set to host Racing Genk in their round 1 league phase fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. This is going to be an intense fixture and will take place at the Ibrox Stadium.

The Scottish Premiership side have failed to kick off the new season on a positive note. Rangers FC have been a part of five league games till now and have not been able to secure a win in any of them. They will be at home for their European competition fixture.

The Belgian Pro League side have also struggled since the start of their 2025-26 campaign. Racing Genk have contested in eight matches in their domestic league and have only been able to secure two wins. They will be the visiting side and might be under some pressure here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Glasgow, Scotland
• Stadium: Ibrox Stadium
• Date: Friday, September 26
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Sept 25; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Matej Jug
• VAR: In use

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Form:

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

Racing Genk: L-W-D-L-L

Players to Watch

Thelo Aasgaard (Rangers)

Thelo Aasgaard is going to play an important role in the midfield and as well as in the attacking front for Rangers FC. He can regulate the ball well and will be keen on finding the net. A top-of-the-line performance from him can help the hosts begin their Europa League campaign on a positive note.

Oh Hyun-Gyu (Racing Genk)

The 24-year-old forward from South Korea will be looking to put in a strong performance, which will surely trouble the opponent’s defence. The upcoming game will not be an easy fixture for them, but Oh Hyun-Gyu can help them by scoring a goal or two in the attacking front.

Match Facts

• The hosts have failed to score a goal in all of their last three matches.
• Racing Genk are on a two-match losing streak.

Rangers vs Genk: Betting Tips and Odds

• Rangers FC to win @29/20 bet365
• Bojan Miovski to score @13/2 Unibet
• Goals under 3.5 @1/2 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Rangers FC will be without the services of Dujon Sterling as he is injured.

Konstantinos Karetsas and Daan Heymans will not be in action for Racing Genk as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Rangers won: 0

Genk won: 0

Draws: 0

This will be their first-ever meeting.

Predicted Lineups

Rangers predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Butland (GK); Tavernier, Souttar, Cornelius, Meghoma; Diomande, Raskin; Moore, Aasgaard, Gassama; Miovski

Genk predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Lawal (GK); El Ouahdi, Sadick, Smets, Kayembe; Sattlberger, Heynen; Steuckers, Hrosovský, Ito; Oh Hyun-Gyu

Match Prediction

This will be an interesting contest between these clubs as they will face each other for the first time. Rangers FC are likely to come out on top to defeat Racing Genk in their upcoming UEFA Europa League clash.

Prediction: Rangers 2-1 Genk

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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