Will Betis prevail at Ibrox Stadium?

Two traditional European teams face off at Ibrox Stadium as Glasgow Rangers open the Europa League season. The Scots will be looking to start on a positive note and possibly go far again. Just two years ago they played the final.

But the opponent has it all. The bookmakers’ Glasgow Rangers vs Real Betis prediction shows that the home side will not go into this game as favourites. The odds are very even, with both teams expected to play well.

It could be a battle of attrition on the field. The home side want to be physically strong, the visitors want to play football. So two opposites clash. Our Glasgow Rangers vs Real Betis tip is that both teams will score.

Glasgow Rangers – Statistics & current form

With Glasgow Rangers from Scotland, an absolute traditional team meets in the European Cup. The Rangers under coach Michael Beale want to play a good role and try to go far internationally again this season. The dress rehearsal for the game against the Andalusians was won 2-0 against St. Johnstone, which is encouraging. And the squad doesn’t read too bad either, with a good mix of young talents and experienced players.

New additions include Danilo, Sima, Dessers and Lammers, all of whom should liven up the attack. The showpiece, however, is the midfield around Cifuentes, Lundstram and Raskin, which does not have to hide from bigger clubs. In Scotland, it is probably the best midfield you can find with that of Celtic.

However, not everything went smoothly in the new season. Against PSV Eindhoven they were eliminated from the qualification for the Champions League, the first Old Firm derby against Celtic Glasgow in the league was narrowly lost by the hosts of this game. That’s why Rangers don’t salute from the top at home.

Glasgow Rangers: A power at home

Although they lost the derby at home to Celtic, Rangers are generally very difficult to beat at the Ibrox Stadium. That could be a deciding factor in a group that also includes Aris Limassol and Sparta Prague. The Glasgow Rangers vs. Betis Sevilla odds suggest that at least a point win seems possible.

The good home odds are also made clear by the fact that Rangers have won five of their last six home games in the Europa League. They will now look to continue this success against Betis Sevilla. With the intense play that characterises Rangers and a little bit of luck, a lot should be possible.

Rangers want to play an intense style and have the quality to do so. That of course has an impact on this game, which is why our Glasgow Rangers vs Real Betis prediction is that both teams will come out on goal.

Predicted line-up of Glasgow Rangers:

Rangers (Expected line-up) 4-3-3

Real Betis – Statistics & current form

Real Betis from Spain want to reach at least the knockout round in the Europa League this season. Judging by their own standard, winning the group would also be desirable for Manuel Pellegrini’s eleven. But the visitors first have to shake off the result of the weekend, when they lost 5-0 against FC Barcelona. Defensively, they will have to show much more commitment against Rangers.

The squad reads very well, Real Betis have some exciting players. Bellerin, Miranda, Roca, Isco: The individual class is high, especially internationally experienced players are in the line-up. That’s something to build on, especially for a tricky game like the one in Glasgow. In general, the start to the new season has not been ideal, in the league Betis has seven points from five games.

But: In the Europa League, especially in the group phase, this team regularly flourishes. Betis have only lost two of their last 19 group games in this competition, and they have also played very well away from home. This is one of the reasons why the Glasgow Rangers vs. Real Betis betting odds indicate a very even distribution of roles.

Real Betis: Defensively still need to improve

With ten goals conceded in five league games in the new season, Real Betis cannot be satisfied. The factor that also has implications for this match is the following: the Andalusians conceded all of these goals in away matches! At home, everything is going according to plan, there is a good compactness here. The team now has to find that on the road as well.

If they do, the visitors will be in a very good position to dominate the game against the Scots at times. There will be phases when the Scots will use their physicality and create chances, but the technical advantages of the guests should not be ignored.

In the end, it could be an open, very entertaining game between two good teams. Therefore, ahead of the Glasgow Rangers vs Real Betis match, our value tip is that more than 2.5 goals will be scored.

Predicted Real Betis line-up:

Real Betis (Expected line-up) 4-3-3

Glasgow Rangers – Real Betis Direct comparison / H2H balance

A club historic match, as it is the first duel between the two clubs!

Glasgow Rangers – Real Betis Tip

Glasgow Rangers are looking to make a positive start to their Europa League campaign at home, Real Betis of course have something against them. For the home side, the home strength as well as the successful dress rehearsal speaks, the guests feel very comfortable in the group stage of this competition for it.

Because of the high quality of both teams, our tip before the match between Glasgow Rangers and Real Betis is that both will score.