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Rangers host FK Jablonec at Ibrox as the rivals play for a place in the UEFA Conference League proper.
Rangers fans watched their team fail to qualify for the Champions League last term, only to see Derek McInnes and co exit the Europa League at the earliest opportunity. The Gers lost 3-2 on aggregate to Jagiellonia Bialystok over two legs, meaning the locals have a point to prove here.
Supporters packing the iconic Govan venue demand a win. Will they get it?
Keep reading as trusted football betting analyst Frank Monkhouse talks Flashscore readers through his three Rangers v Jablonec predictions.
Rangers v Jablonec betting tips
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Result - Rangers win
We begin with a pick in the match-winner market, taking Rangers to outscore Jablonec.
The Glaswegians, who finished third in the Premiership last term, arrive on the back of their most impressive performance under new manager McInnes. Drawn against defending champions St Mirren in the League Cup, Gers romped to a 5-1 win.
That was this squad's first victory of the season, inspired by new signing James Penrice, who got a goal and an assist on debut. Gers didn't dominate the possession stats, as many expected, finishing with 51%. Rangers created 25 shots and scored 5.
Fans saw the type of performance McInnes wants from his Blues: keeping their shape in midfield, staying organised in defence, then breaking at speed. Wide players Gassama, Yokota, Curtis and McCausland were involved in four of the five goals.
McInnes will set his team up to do the same on Thursday, letting the Czechs have the ball before quickly turning defence into attack. The wingers mentioned above will then combine with forwards Ryan Naderi and Lawrence Shankland to punish the underdogs.
Jablonec finished fourth in the Czech First League last season, conceding 33 goals in 30 games. Rangers are yet to hit top gear, but home advantage and a huge turnout will ensure the fans have something to cheer in Europe.
Tip: Rangers win @ 2/5 (bet365)
Bet explanation: If Rangers score more goals than Jablonec on Thursday evening in Govan, your bet wins.
Total goals - Over 2.5
Moving away from picking sides, we're targeting the value in the total goals market.
Backing over 2.5 goals on Thursday covers you for both clubs. You need Rangers vs Jablonec to produce three or more goals; it's that simple. A 3-0 win for Rangers is every bit as sweet as a 2-2 draw.
Place this bet, then sit back, relax, and cheer every attack, shot, and goal.
Let's look at how both clubs have started the season.
A bet on over 2.5 goals landed in three of Rangers' four games played this month, including twice at Ibrox. McInnes likes to play attacking football, but results show he doesn't yet have a defence that's strong enough to keep opponents at bay. Those four games give us an aggregate score of 8-6.
Switching to the Czech side, Jablonec already has seven games under their belt in the Czech First League and the Conference League. That means they'll be a tad sharper and fitter than the locals, making them more dangerous.
In that 7-match period, Jablonec has scored 13 goals and conceded 5. That convinces me that followers will get a run for their money with this wager.
Tip: Over 2.5 goals @ 4/5 (bet365)
Bet explanation: The odds on over 2.5 goals in Thursday's match mean it works on its own or as part of bet builders and accumulators. You need the match to produce more than two goals from both teams combined.
Result & BTTS - Rangers & Yes
My third and final Rangers vs Jablonec prediction has a more eye-catching price attached.
Sticking with the home team to win a game packed with goals, I'm taking Jablonec to score in defeat. Here, you need both halves of the bet to land. If Rangers win, but Jablonec fail to find the net in Glasgow, your bet loses.
I've already made a strong case for Rangers beating Jablonec on Thursday. The stats also support my claims that the Gers' defence remains untrustworthy. They've conceded at least one goal in each of their previous starts in the Premiership, League Cup, and the Europa League.
Hibs scored twice at Ibrox, Jagiellonia Bialystok once, and St Mirren got a consolation goal in Sunday's 5-1 demolition. The Rangers backline remains in transition, with injuries to Tuur Rommens and Ben Godfrew not helping as the summer arrivals find their feet in Scotland.
Let's not forget that Jablonec boast plenty of firepower. They beat RFS 4-1 on aggregate in the previous round of the Conference League, and have banged in five goals in three Czech First League matches.
Landing Rangers to win and both teams to score is the riskiest pick of my three, but the odds offered appeal, and the stats suggest we'll give the bookies plenty to worry about.
Tip: Rangers & BTTS @ 5/2 (bet365)
Bet explanation: Rangers must win at Ibrox on Thursday, but you need Jablonec to score at least one goal.
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