Rangers – Crvena zvezda : Preview & Prediction
Since 21 November, Rangers have only lost once, in a 3-0 derby defeat at Celtic on 2 February. Since then, Van Bronckhorst’s players have not lost in their last 10 matches (6 wins and 4 draws). Glasgow Rangers have recently triumphed at St.Johnstone (1-0) and against Aberdeen (1-0) on 5 March. Morelos’ teammates are unbeaten in their last 6 Europa League games (3 wins and 3 draws) and they managed the feat of eliminating Borussia Dortmund (4-2 and 2-2) in the round of 16. The Scottish club knows the importance of this first round after a return match in Serbia that promises to be very complicated. Red Star have not lost in official competition since losing to Midtjylland (0-1) in the group stage of the Europa League. The Belgrade club, second in the league behind Partizan, has four performances to its name: 2-1 at Proleter, 2-0 at the leader, 3-0 at FK Vozdovac and 5-0 at Novi Pazar at the Rajko Mitic stadium last weekend. Stankovic’s side, however formidable, have only won once in their last four European games, drawing twice away to Midtjylland (1-1) and at Sporting Braga (1-1) on 9 December. In Scotland, the staircase seems to be higher for Red Star who could experience their third European defeat of the season (C1+C3 qualification).
Red Star are coming off two away draws in C3, at Midtjylland and Braga.
Rangers eliminated Borussia Dortmund (4-2 and 2-2) in the last 16 of this year’s UEFA Champions League.
Glasgow have conceded just 1 goal in their last 24 matches.
Rangers have 10 wins and 2 draws in their last 12 games at the Ibrox Stadium.
Glasgow have never lost at home to Red Star: 1 win and 1 draw.
Having performed well at the Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow’s Scottish side will need to put in a strong performance to record a win against Red Star Belgrade…The task looks tricky but achievable.
Rangers – Crvena zvezda : Betting Tips
BTS/YES Odds: 2.25
