The second leg of the 2024/25 Europa League Round of 16 between Rangers (Scotland) and Fenerbahce (Turkey) will take place on March 13 at the Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow. The first match ended with a score of 3-1 in favor of Rangers. Rangers vs. Fenerbahce: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Rangers
The change of head coach benefited the Scots, as they managed to beat their opponent on their turf with a score of 3-1. Now, a draw or even a one-goal loss will be enough for them to advance further in the tournament. It is worth noting that since the 2019/20 season, the club has reached this stage of the Europa League for the fifth time. However, the Scots only advanced further three years ago when they reached the final of this European competition.
- In the last seven matches in this tournament, Rangers have suffered only one defeat (4 wins and 2 draws).
- Both teams scored in the last six Europa League matches.
- At least two goals were scored in the first half in 6 of the last 7 games of the club in this European competition.
Predicted lineup for Rangers (4-4-2)
Jack Butland – Jefte, John Souttar, Robin Propper, James Tavernier – Nicolas Raskin, Ridvan Yilmaz, Connor Barron, Mohammed Diomande – Cyriel Dessers, Vaclav Cerny.
Due to injuries, defender Neraysho Kasanwirjo will miss the match.
Fenerbahce
The Turks have minimized their chances of advancing to the next round of the European competition. Now they need to win in Scotland by a large margin, and if the return match ends with a two-goal victory for the visitors, extra time will be played. It is noteworthy that Istanbul has not won in 5 of the last 6 games in this tournament (3 draws and 2 losses). Since the creation of the Europa League, Fenerbahce has only passed this stage in the 2012/13 season.
- Both teams scored in 8 of the last 11 matches of the Turks in this European competition.
- At least three goals were scored in the last four matches of Fenerbahce in the Europa League.
- Istanbul has not won in the first half in the last six matches in this tournament (5 draws and 1 loss).
Predicted lineup for Fenerbahce (4-3-3)
Irfan Egribayat – Mert Muldur, Yusuf Akcicek, Milan Skriniar, Caglar Soyuncu – Filip Kostic, Sebastian Szymanski, Sofyan Amrabat – Dusan Tadic, Edin Dzeko, Youssef En-Nesyri.
Defenders Diego Carlos, Jayden Oosterwolde, and Rodrigo Becao will not play due to injuries.
Rangers vs. Fenerbahce: Match Prediction
The result of the first match can be called unexpected, yet it was not a sensation. The Scots have extensive experience in European competitions, consistently reaching the playoffs, and their appearance in the Europa League Round of 16 has become a regular occurrence. Considering that the team managed to achieve such a significant advantage even in an away game, there is no doubt that they will advance further in the tournament bracket.
Rangers are always dangerous at their home ground, even in the Champions League. In the last 14 home matches in the Europa League, they have lost only twice in regular time, securing nine wins and three draws. This season, the club has recorded home victories over FCSB (4-0) and Union (2-1), and drew with Tottenham (1-1). Meanwhile, Fenerbahce has won only one of their last six away matches (3 draws and 2 losses).
My prediction: Rangers with a handicap (0)
