Viktoria Plzen vs Rangers Tips & Preview - Scottish giants to avoid defeat in Plzen

By Tolu Shotade

3 hours ago

Tolu Shotade 3 hours ago

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Rangers lead with a 3-0 advantage in the UEFA Champions League qualifier.
Viktoria Plzen, struggling defensively, seeking a comeback at home.
Rangers are unbeaten in 10 matches and expect to win or draw.

Viktoria Plzen vs Rangers

Rangers hold a comfortable 3-0 advantage as they travel to Viktoria Plzen for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League qualifier.

The Czech side will be desperate to turn things around and are likely to play on the front foot, which could make for an open encounter. However, they have been unconvincing at home lately, and the visitors will be confident of avoiding defeat on Tuesday.

Viktoria Plzen News

Viktoria Plzen will feel the first leg result was not a reflection of the game after wasting multiple scoring opportunities. The problem for Miroslav Koubek's team was a poor defensive display, with their backline constantly carved open by the hosts.

While Viktoria Plzen will be studying the first leg performance, the result maintains a recent trend, having won just once in their last five matches across all competitions. They are also winless in their last three home matches and were held to a 1-1 draw with Slovacko in a domestic fixture last weekend.

Viktoria Plzen need to defend better, having failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 10 matches across all competitions. They will also be keen to rediscover their scoring touch, having found the net in eight of those matches, while two of their last three fixtures have produced over 2.5 goals.

Rangers News

It was an efficient performance from Rangers in the first leg as they took their chances when they came. A brace from Djeidi Gassama and an effort from Cyriel Dessers were enough to earn them a solid advantage.

Rangers have been in good form lately and are unbeaten in their last 10 matches across all competitions, playing out a 1-1 home draw with Dundee in a domestic fixture last weekend. Russell Martin's team have also drawn their last four away matches in all competitions.

The Scottish side have been solid going forward lately, scoring in their last 10 matches across all competitions. However, they have failed to keep a clean sheet seven times in this run, while six of those fixtures have produced over 2.5 goals.

Head to Head

Last week's clash was the first ever meeting between both teams, with Rangers claiming a 3-0 victory.

Verdict

Viktoria Plzen v Rangers

With Viktoria Plzen desperate to turn around the deficit, they could leave openings for Rangers to exploit. Neither defence has been particularly convincing, and both teams should score here.

Six of Rangers’ last 10 matches have produced over 2.5 goals, which is likely to be the outcome here. The Scottish side have shown some quality lately and can do enough to earn a win or draw in Plzen.

Yes

Both Teams to Score

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