Benfica Lisbon want to make a good start
In the Europa League, a very prominent duel takes place in Lisbon. Benfica will face Rangers from Glasgow at home. Both teams are ambitious, but the current omens are not easy to interpret
Because: Although the Benfica Lisbon vs. Glasgow Rangers prediction of the bookmakers shows a favorite role for the home side, the team of coach Roger Schmidt has just suffered a heavy defeat in the last game. So it won’t be easy to win this game
It will be important for both teams to show a good basic structure and implement their own plan right from the start. However, the two teams have conceded a lot recently, especially in the defensive area, so our Benfica Lisbon vs Glasgow Rangers tip is that more than 2.5 goals will be scored.
Benfica Lisbon – Statistics & current form
Benfica Lisbon have set their sights high this season, but things are not going particularly well for coach Roger Schmidt’s team at the moment. At the weekend, the league leaders suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat at FC Porto. That dealt a blow and their self-confidence suffered enormously. Benfica are now only in second place in the Liga NOS and will have to fight hard for the title.
Another setback in the Europa League must now be avoided at all costs. In terms of quality, however, the Portuguese side should be well equipped, with players such as Trubin, Antonio Silva, Morato and Neres being of the highest quality. Joao Neves and Orkun Kökcü also show great potential. However, the façade is currently crumbling a little and coach Roger Schmidt is being criticized.
Two consecutive defeats against the other top teams in the league and in the semi-finals of the cup are not satisfactory. Benfica Lisbon always have the highest expectations, but they are currently not living up to them. They struggled against Toulouse (2:1, 0:0) in the intermediate round of the Europa League and only two of their last six games have ended without conceding a goal
Benfica Lisbon: Schmidt does not seem satisfied at the moment
The necessary balance on the pitch is lacking. Roger Schmidt doesn’t seem satisfied and has to adjust more elements than he would like at the moment. As a result, the team offers a lot of piecemeal play and is not completely free in its play. After all, they have yet to lose at home in the league, but have lost twice in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League.
The Benfica Lisbon vs Glasgow Rangers odds indicate a favorite role for the home side. Of course, the Portuguese side are not going through an easy phase at the moment, but the basic quality is still high and a good start to the game can quickly ensure that things move in the right direction. Coach Schmidt is also hoping for that.
Ultimately, it could be an energetic, attacking match. That should play into the hosts’ hands a little. Taking into account the omens, our prediction ahead of the Benfica Lisbon v Glasgow Rangers match is that more than 2.5 goals will be scored
Benfica Lisbon lineup prediction:
Glasgow Rangers – Statistics & current form
Glasgow Rangers have an interesting squad at their disposal, with one or two players bringing some quality to the table. For example, players such as Goldson, Raskin and Lundstram. Individually, the visitors from Scotland fall a little short in comparison to Benfica, but should the Portuguese offer something, the visitors will not hesitate.
Rangers are currently coached by Philippe Clement, who suffered a surprising 2-1 defeat against Motherwell at the weekend. This ended a run of eleven games in a row, all of which Rangers had won. Now the team wants to get back to winning ways, and a draw in Lisbon would be enough.
Rangers have been doing quite well in Europe this season. The Scots have only suffered one defeat in six games, winning their group ahead of Betis, Sparta Prague and ARIS Limassol. In general, Rangers are playing at a very good and stable level and are also leading the Scottish league table
Glasgow Rangers: The odds don’t bode well
In the league, there have been an impressive 23 wins in 29 games so far. Two defeats have come away from home, three at home. The points average away from home is slightly better than at home, and fewer goals have been conceded here. But it would be a mistake to compare the Scottish league with the European Cup, especially at this stage.
The Benfica Lisbon vs Glasgow Rangers odds show that the Scots will go into this clash as underdogs. The visitors’ record in away games in the European Cup is not too good anyway. There have been many poor games and equally mixed results here in recent years.
Due to these circumstances and the recent weaker home form, our value bet ahead of the Benfica Lisbon v Glasgow Rangers match is that more than 2.5 goals will be scored and both teams will score.
Predicted Glasgow Rangers line-up:
Benfica Lisbon – Glasgow Rangers head-to-head comparison / H2H result
The two teams have only met in two matches so far. That was in the group stage of the Europa League 2020, when there were two draws, each with many goals (2:2 and 3:3).
Benfica Lisbon – Glasgow Rangers tip
Both teams have lost their dress rehearsal before this clash. Benfica Lisbon must now show a clear improvement in performance. After all, the home side have yet to lose at home in the league, while Rangers are not an away power internationally
Both have been a bit defensive of late, although the Scots have been at a different level. Based on the statistics and recent impressions, our Benfica Lisbon vs Glasgow Rangers betting tip is that more than 2.5 goals will be scored.
