Rangers vs Viktoria Plzen Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26 qualifiers third round

This will be the first-ever meeting between these sides.

Rangers are all set to host Viktoria Plzen in the third round match of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League qualifiers. The interesting contest between these clubs will take place at the Ibrox Stadium.

Rangers football club will be at home and will be keen on using it to their advantage. They are in a positive form, and with this, going to be a home fixture for them; they will be feeling confident here. They were held to a draw in their last match.

Viktoria Plzen are coming after taking down Servette in their previous game of the UCL qualifiers. They will be away from home, which might keep them under some pressure. Plzen are likely to give them a tough fight here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Glasgow, Scotland
• Stadium: Ibrox Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, August 6
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST (Tuesday, August 5; 06:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Clément Turpin
• VAR: In use

Form:

Rangers: D-W-D-D-D

Viktoria Plzen: W-W-L-D-W

Players to Watch

Djeidi Gassama (Rangers)

In two UEFA Champions League qualifying games so far, Djeidi Gassama has scored two goals. The 21-year-old forward has shown great potential in the attacking front for his club and is yet again going to lead his side in the attacking front.

Matej Vydra (Viktoria Plzen)

The 33-year-old forward from Czechia is going to play a crucial role in the final third for his squad. Matej Vydra scored a goal in the previous game for Viktoria Plzen, which helped his side secure an easy win. He is going to become an issue for the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Rangers FC and Viktoria Plzen are going to face each other for the first time.
• Last three matches for Rangers FC have ended in a draw.
• They are unbeaten in their last 10 matches.

Rangers vs Viktoria Plzen: Betting Tips and Odds

• Rangers FC to win
• Djeidi Gassama to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

Rangers FC will be without the services of Dujon Sterling, Hamza Igamane and Thelo Aasgaard as they are injured.

Viktoria Plzen will be ready with all their players, as all are fit and available to be called up for action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Rangers won: 0

Viktoria Plzen won: 0

Draws: 0

This will be the first-ever meeting between these teams.

Predicted Lineups

Rangers predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Butland (GK); Tavernier, Djiga, Souttar, Aarons; Diomande, Rothwell, Raskin; Dowell, Danilo, Gassama

Viktoria Plzen predicted lineup (3-4-1-2)

Wiegele (GK); Dweh, Markovic, Jemelka; Havel, Zeljkovic, Cerv, Spacil; Sulc; Vydra, Durosinmi

Match Prediction

This will be an interesting contest between these clubs, and the better team will end up having the advantage. The hosts from Scotland are likely to secure a win against Viktoria Plzen in the upcoming UEFA Champions League qualifiers game.

Prediction: Rangers 2-1 Viktoria Plzen

Telecast Details

TBD

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