Event Details
- Date and Time: Thursday, December 12, 2024 (3:00 PM Time zone: Eastern Time)
- Venue: Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland
- Competition: UEFA Europa League
| Odds via 20bet | |
| Rangers vs Tottenham | Thursday, December 12, 2024, 3:00 PM ET |
| Rangers Odds | +232 |
| Tottenham Odds | +101 |
| Draw | +290 |
| Over\Under | -184/+155 |
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Rangers
The pressure continues to mount on Philippe Clement as the Rangers have endured a problematic domestic start to the season. However, it’s been a different story in Europe, as they’ve produced their best performances in the Europa League.
The Gers again upset the odds on matchday five after producing a stunning display in the final third when they beat Nice 4-1. However, they come into this clash after going six without a win against English clubs.
Igamane 🥜➕⚽️@RangersFC | #UEL pic.twitter.com/G4kQCLpExT
— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) December 10, 2024
Clement will have no fresh injury concerns this week. He’ll deploy a forward line consisting of Hamza Igamane and Mohamed Diomande. The Rangers have been excellent offensively in home matches, scoring 21 goals from an xG average of 2.07 per match.
Tottenham
Ange Postecoglou has rotated his squad in the Europa League this season, but he’s unlikely to take that risk with the pressure mounting.
Defensive headaches have been a recurring issue recently, and the gamble of recalling Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero backfired on Sunday. Both defenders limped off in the defeat against Chelsea. Therefore, an unusual defensive partnership of Archie Gray and Radu Drăgușin will likely be the preferred pairing on Thursday.
Next up… @europaleague ⏳ pic.twitter.com/EHKwFNv3YR
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) December 9, 2024
Despite defensive issues, Tottenham have out-performed their xGA of 17.63 this season, allowing 14 goals from open play. But they’ll need to be more clinical this week after scoring 26 goals from an xG of 27.81 from open play.
Rangers vs Tottenham Prediction
- Pick: Rangers to Win
- Odds: +232 (20Bet)
- Score prediction: Rangers 3-1 Tottenham
The Rangers have been a different animal in the Europa League this season, just like in recent seasons.
A passionate home support at Ibrox will be behind them on Thursday. Tottenham’s character is often labeled ‘flaky’ when playing in intense atmospheres.
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) December 9, 2024
Defensive issues for the visitors are complex to overlook when making a Rangers vs Tottenham prediction. It’s especially tricky against a Gers side that has already scored their second-most goals in a group-stage edition of the Europa League.
Tottenham’s odds are too short to support due to their inconsistent nature, meaning the value is with the in-form home side.
Rangers vs Tottenham Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Hamza Igamane to Score
- Odds: +205 (20Bet)
Hamza Igamane scored two superb goals in Nice on matchday five. His goals came after a ball carry, highlighting his impact against a Tottenham side vulnerable to aggressive dribblers.
This detail underscores the effectiveness of direct, attacking play against their defense. Therefore, the striker could be an excellent choice to find the back of the net on Thursday.
Tottenham’s defense could also struggle structurally on Thursday, as they’ve never played together. Spurs are averaging 2.13 cards per game in the Premier League, and they could be a good selection to receive over 2.5 cards at Ibrox this week.
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