Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Europa League match.
For Rangers, playing on home turf is crucial as the team seldom drops points at home. Furthermore, the Scottish side are unbeaten in their last three matches. On the other hand, Tottenham Hotspur have shown inconsistent results, particularly in away games, and have not won consecutive matches. The guests will need to strive to take points from Rangers, though they are likely to score at least once.
Rangers
Rangers are in excellent form, losing just one of their five Europa League encounters. They average 2.4 goals per match and have scored in all their games, despite facing top-level opponents like Olympique Lyon and Olympiacos. Rangers boast an average xG of nearly two per match, even in the challenging game against Lyon (1:4), where they held their own.
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur, following three wins at the start of the group stage, have lost momentum, securing only one point in the last two rounds. In consecutive matches, the London side have conceded two goals, highlighting defensive issues. While they did beat Ferencváros (2:1) away, they still allowed a costly mistake. However,Tottenham Hotspur average two goals per game and have not left a match without scoring. Notably, they field a mixed lineup in the Europa League, resulting in high-scoring games—four out of five matches have seen the total exceed 2.5 goals.
Rangers vs Tottenham Hotspur Prediction
Considering Rangers' attacking prowess and Tottenham's unstable away form, it is likely that the Scottish side will score at least one goal. Likewise, even with a mixed lineup, Tottenham Hotspur are expected to find the net. The match should be quite high-scoring.
