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Olympiacos vs Rangers: Europa League Prediction and Preview

Rangers have been poor this season but did progress in the League Cup on Sunday so Philippe Clement will be hoping for a positive result in Greece

 
8:00am on Thursday 7th November 2024
By
Martin Macdonald

Rangers and manager Philippe Clement are under huge pressure at the moment and this Thursday face a tough task in the Europa League when they travel to Greece to face Olympiacos.

The Scottish side did progress to the League Cup Final after a semi-final win over Motherwell, but the result and performance didn't help to curb the waves of discontent at Ibrox.

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Olympiacos Recent Form

Domestically, Olympiacos have won their last two games in a row against Kallithea in the cup and Panserraikos in the Greek Super League.

They have won two of three games in the Europa League, beating Braga 3-0 and Malmo 1-0 but losing 2-0 away at Lyon.

Olympiacos Injury News

Two of the club's key summer signings, Willian and Yusuf Yazici, are out injured, with the latter not expected to play this season after rupturing his ACL on his debut.

Last Olympiacos Lineup

Here's how Olympiacos lined up against Panserraikos.

Rangers Recent Form

Prior to the League Cup win against Motherwell, Rangers lost two out of their three Premiership matches against Kilmarnock and, crucially, Aberdeen. In the top flight, they are now nine points adrift of the Dons in second and Celtic in First.

They have acquitted themselves better in the Europa League with wins against Malmo and FCSB, though they were also humbled 4-1 at home by Lyon.

Rangers Injury News

Oscar Cortes is out, while Ross McCausland is a major doubt.

On a more positive note influential winger Vaclav Cerny recovered from injury to start against Motherwell.

Ridvan Yilmaz and Rabbi Matondo are back in training after recent layoffs.

Last Rangers Lineup

Here's how Rangers lined up against Motherwell.

Olympiacos - Player To Watch

Ayoub El-Kaabi has been in excellent form for club and country this season, with 12 goals in 10 starts in all competitions.

Rangers - Player To Watch

Cerny was welcomed back into the starting XI with open arms at the weekend as Rangers look a lot better with him on the wing.

Olympiacos vs Rangers - Prediction

Rangers have really struggled lately and although they have two Europa League wins so far, they have come against opposition they were expected to beat. Against a better standard of opposition in Lyon, they fell short.

Olympiacos are somewhere in between, but will fancy their chances for a good win in a raucous home atmosphere.

Scoreline prediction - Olympiacos 3-1 Rangers

Olympiacos vs Rangers - Betting Tips

Olympiacos to Win and Both Teams to Score

Match statistics

Olympiakós
Statistics
Rangers
Games Played
20
20
 
Results
 
Wins
12
11
Draws
4
3
Losses
4
6
 
Goals Scoring
 
Goals Scored
30
33
Goals Per Game
1.50
1.65
More > 2.5 Goals
8
10
More > 3 Goals
3
4
Scored First in a Match
10
10
Scored Both Halves
6
6
Won More > 1 Goal
7
6
 
Other
 
Goals Conceded
15
20
Did Not Score
5
5
Both Teams Scored
6
7
Kept Clean Sheet
11
9
Won Without Conceding
9
8
Games Played
20
20
 
Possession
 
Touches
-
609
Possession
-
45
Passes
-
436
 
Attacking
 
Total Shots
12
17
Shots on Target
4.67
5.79
Goals out of Shots
0.09
0.10
Crosses
-
21
Offsides
4.33
1.70
Penalties
0.10
0.05
 
Defensive
 
Clean Sheets
0.55
0.45
Tackles Won
-
2.00
Clearances
-
15
Interceptions
-
9.00
Own Goals
0.00
0.05
Aerials Won
-
16
Total Shots Conceded
14
11
Shots on Target Conceded
5.00
3.33
Goals out of Shots Conceded
0.04
0.08
 
Discipline
 
Fouls
13
13
Yellow Cards
2.06
2.10
Red Cards
0.00
0.05

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