Rangers vs Olympique Lyonnais Prediction

Scottish Premiership side Rangers head to Ibrox for the first time in the UEFA Europa League this season as they host Olympique Lyonnais on Thursday 3rd October 2024.

Rangers vs Olympique Lyonnais Key Stats

• Rangers have scored 15 goals in 7 games
• Lyon have only lost 1 of their last 5 games
• Both teams have scored in 3 of Lyon’s last 5 fixtures

Rangers vs Olympique Lyonnais Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Rangers came away with a solid victory over Malmo FF in their previous UEFA Europa League fixture but this will be a step up as they are set to take on Olympique Lyonnais. This match is bound to be exciting with both side proving they have the ability to score plenty of goals.

Rangers Preview: Ibrox Crowd Could Play A Key Part

Rangers Predicted Lineup - Jack Butland; Jefté, Robin Pröpper, John Souttar, James Tavernier; Nicolas Raskin, Connor Barron; Ross McCausland, Tom Lawrence, Václav Černý; Cyriel Dessers

Rangers may come into this game confident considering the great run of form they are on. They are currently 3rd in the Scottish Premiership and picked up an opening game victory in this competition against Malmo FF last time out.

Their ability to score goals is certainly a strong point for them having scored seven goals in their last four games. A big part of that being Cyriel Dessers who already has seven goals in eleven fixtures this season. Something he will look to improve on here.

The fans of the club in particular are often incredibly loud on European nights so the club will be hopeful that they can play a huge part with this being their first game in the Europa League this season.

Olympique Lyonnais Preview: Not To Be Underestimated

Olympique Lyonnais Predicted Lineup - Lucas Perri; Abner Vinícius, Duje Ćaleta-Car, Clinton Mata, Saël Kumbedi; Jordan Veretout, Tanner Tessmann, Maxence Caqueret; Wilfried Zaha, Georges Mikautadze, Saïd Benrahma

Lyon are not a side to be underestimated despite sitting 11th in Ligue 1 as it stands. They are currently on a run of just one loss in their last five games. That loss coming in their last Europa League match against Marseille.

Similarly to Rangers they score a lot of goals. They have scored ten goals in five games. Something they will look to add to in this match.

Head To Head Stats: Rangers vs Olympique Lyonnais

These two teams have played each other just four times competitively previous to this game.

It is Lyon that has the advantage having won two of those games. This while Rangers have won once and they have also drawn once.

In fact, Lyon actually have a 100% win rate at Ibrox having not lost claiming both of their victories away from home. Can they continue that record in this match?

9th December 2021 - Olympique Lyonnais 1-1 Rangers - UEFA Europa League

16th September 2021 - Rangers 0-2 Olympique Lyonnais - UEFA Europa League

12th December 2007 - Rangers 0-3 Olympique Lyonnais - UEFA Champions League

2nd October 2007 - Olympique Lyonnais 0-3 Rangers - UEFA Champions League

Betting Tips For Rangers vs Olympique Lyonnais

This is bound to be a close game with both teams on good form however we can’t help but feel that Lyon’s squad strength will be just too much for the hosts.

However, expect goals in this game with both teams' scoring record being very strong. Both teams will most likely score at least one here.

Our team of professional tipping experts are backing Olympique Lyonnais To Win and Both Teams To Score in this fixture. With odds of 18/5, £10 has the potential to return up to £46 making it our best value tip.

(Odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Rangers vs Olympique Lyonnais

Rangers 1-2 Olympique Lyonnais

This game will be evenly matched and will most likely see goals. However Lyon’s strength is expected to be too much for Rangers to handle even at home.

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