As part of the first match of the Champions League playoffs, the Rangers and PSV players will come face to face. On whose side will the victory be in this duel? Our sports portal evaluates the chances of rivals for success.
Rangers
The Blues represent the Scottish Championship. The team last season was able to take second place in the national championship, losing the championship run to Celtic. In the new season of the national championship, after three matches played, the team has 9 points. Celtic, located above, has the same number of tournament points. The start of the new Rangers season shows a very solid one. The team defeated Livingston, Kilmarnock and St. Johnstone in face-to-face meetings. In the last round, the team from Glasgow passed the Union Saint-Gillois.
PSV
The representative of the Dutch championship leads the standings of the national championship after two matches played, having 6 points in his asset. In the new season, PSV was once again able to prove that it is not for nothing that it is one of the leaders of the championship and easily defeated opponents such as Emmen and Go Ehead Eagles. PSV passed a very difficult opponent in the face of Monaco in the last round, scoring the decisive goal against the opponent only in extra time.
Statistics and figures:
- Rivals have equal chances to win;
- Rangers have a 3-match winning streak;
- PSV has not lost in 7 matches in a row;
- The last face-to-face meeting of the rivals ended with a score of 1:0.
Forecast
Rangers have won 3 of the previous 5 matches against the opponent. The home team will try to defeat the opponent in this match. The quotation for the success of the host party is very solid. Bookmakers set pleasant odds on the victory of the Scots.