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by Kennedy Kechula | in Europa League Predictions
Two losses in the last three matches will push Rangers to fight for three points when they host Steaua Bucharest in Europa League action on Thursday. As the Gers welcome Roș-albaștrii to Glasgow, three points separate the teams going into the match. In this preview we will have a look at the stats likely to define the clash, then offer at least two predictions.
The last time Rangers hosted a Europa League match they ended up taking a heavy defeat. While they recovered with a win in domestic action, their return from the international break carried more disappointment. They have so far lost four matches this season.
Steaua Bucharest on the other hand, are coming into this match on a strong run, both in Europe and domestically. In their last nine matches, the visitors are unbeaten. They posted straight wins in the opening matches in the league phase of this competition.
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Rangers vs FCSB Form
Rangers and FCSB's standings in the Europa League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8
|
14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
|
11
|
14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Rangers and FCSB Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Oct 2024 - Scottish Premiership
6 Oct 2024 - Scottish Premiership
3 Oct 2024 - Europa League
29 Sept 2024 - Scottish Premiership
26 Sept 2024 - Europa League
21 Sept 2024 - Scottish League Cup
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
6 Oct 2024 - Scottish Premiership
3 Oct 2024 - Europa League
29 Sept 2024 - Scottish Premiership
21 Sept 2024 - Scottish League Cup
24 Aug 2024 - Scottish Premiership
17 Aug 2024 - Scottish League Cup
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Oct 2024 - Scottish Premiership
26 Sept 2024 - Europa League
15 Sept 2024 - Scottish Premiership
1 Sept 2024 - Scottish Premiership
6 Aug 2024 - Champions League
3 Aug 2024 - Scottish Premiership
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Oct 2024 - Superliga
6 Oct 2024 - Superliga
3 Oct 2024 - Europa League
29 Sept 2024 - Superliga
26 Sept 2024 - Europa League
21 Sept 2024 - Superliga
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
6 Oct 2024 - Superliga
26 Sept 2024 - Europa League
21 Sept 2024 - Superliga
1 Sept 2024 - Superliga
29 Aug 2024 - Europa League
17 Aug 2024 - Superliga
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Oct 2024 - Superliga
3 Oct 2024 - Europa League
29 Sept 2024 - Superliga
15 Sept 2024 - Superliga
25 Aug 2024 - Superliga
22 Aug 2024 - Europa League
Rangers - FCSB: Form Analysis
Rangers’ unstable season took another dent in their last match as they fell 1-0 at Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership. Such is the instability that has left them six points behind their title rivals.
Earlier in the season they were eliminated from the Champions League, and have already tasted defeat in the Europa League.
They were thumped 4-1 at home by French giants Lyon and home fans will rightly be worried coming into this game. Five home wins in six matches, and all with clean sheets, should, however, be soothing.
The one time they failed to win in that home run was in Europe, making it four home matches without a win in continental action.
Hosts Rangers haven't won at home in four matches in Europe.
Visiting FCSB have been smooth operators, at least going by their recent matches. At Ibrox they will be seeking a 10th straight unbeaten outing. In the previous nine, the Romanians posted seven wins.
They arrive for this match having posted five straight wins and will be very confident of winning this. Their two Europa League main draw matches produced five goals, in beating Rigas 4-1 and PAOK 1-0.
Going into their first ever meeting with Rangers, the visitors will turn to their away run for motivation. They have three straight wins and clean sheets on the road. FCSB’s away form in the Europa League reads four wins, a loss and two draws in the last seven matches.
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Rangers against FCSB Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Rangers & FCSB Squad Analysis
Rangers have mixed team news heading into this game. The good news is that Ianis Hagi will be available after suspension and Tom Lawrence is ready after recovering from injury.
However, Danilo, who recently returned to training may not be ready for a return to the team while Ross McCausland is a doubt. He missed the loss to Kilmarnock and chances are slim he may feature here.
Oscar Cortes, Rabbi Matondo and Ridvan Yilmaz are all confirmed absentees.
Rangers will be the most hit by injuries going into this match.
Steaua Bucharest aren’t hit by any injuries coming into this game, at least none reported, though they’ll still have to do with a few absentees. Darius Olaru was sent off in their last game, an away win at PAOK.
He will thus serve his suspension. The only other players unavailable for this trip is Adrian Sut, who is bereaved and thus on compassionate leave.
Most goals and assists
Rangers
FCSB
C. Dessers
(21 Goals)
D. Birligea
(19 Goals)
J. Tavernier
(3 Assists)
F. Tanase
(3 Assists)
Rangers - FCSB Key Points
- Steaua Bucharest have three clean sheets in the last five matches.
- In the last six matches at home, Rangers posted five clean sheets.
- Both teams scored in only one of FCSB’s last five away matches.
- Both teams scored in one of Rangers’ last five matches.
- At least one side failed to score in three of FCSB’s last five Europa League matches.
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Our Rangers vs FCSB Prediction
Rangers haven't had the smoothest of runs in recent times and will hope to start a consistent run here. They’ve done well at home, but meet a side that has also been good. The teams have posted impressive numbers in defence and a rarity in their matches has been seeing both teams score.
At home, Rangers have five clean sheets in six matches, while FCSB have three straight clean sheets away from home. With this trend we will camp at the goals market. Our prediction for Rangers v Steaua Bucharest is: Both teams to score – NO.
Rangers vs FCSB - Other Interesting Predictions
Under 2.5 goals
A result of these teams’ impressive numbers in defence is that their matches have mostly been low-scoring. In FCSB’s last five away matches, for example, over three goals were only scored once.
The same has also been seen in four of Rangers’ last five matches. Going by those stats, we will back under 2.5 goals as our second prediction.
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Rangers vs FCSB match : Frequently asked questions
The Rangers v FCSB match will be played on Thursday 24 October.
The Rangers v FCSB match will be played at the Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow.
Marco Di Bello from Italy has been named the match referee for the Rangers v FCSB match. He will be assisted by Davide Imperiale and Alessio Berti.
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