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We may be in the early exchanges of August, but new Rangers manager Derek McInnes already faces a must-win match at Ibrox before a disgruntled crowd.
Rangers trail Polish side Jagiellonia Bialystok 2-1 on aggregate following a poor showing in the first leg at the Chorten Arena before almost 20,000 fans.
It's win-or-bust, with a strong victory needed to progress, while a draw or defeat would send the locals spinning out of the Europa League at the earliest opportunity. Will Rangers deliver an overdue win to help appease the fans following a weekend home defeat to Hibs?
Trusted football betting writer Frank Monkhouse has studied the latest stats available on the Flashscore app, analysed the markets, and settled on his Rangers vs Jagiellonia betting tips.
Rangers v Jagiellonia betting tips
Rangers over 1 goal @ 8/13 (bet365)
Over 10 corners @ 11/8 (bet365)
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Result - Rangers win
The Rangers coaching staff, players, and the fans desperately need a win on Thursday evening, and I'm confident that they'll get it.
You'll get higher odds if you back Rangers to qualify for the next round, and that covers 90 minutes, extra-time, and penalties, but I'm happy to stick with the match-winner market.
Stats from the first leg in Poland show that the Glaswegians dominated the ball, finishing with 58% possession, but failed to make it pay. A lack of composure in the final third, and some fantastic goalkeeping, cost them dear. On an energetic night under the lights in Govan, the Rangers attack will improve.
In their only previous home game this term, Sunday's 2-1 loss to Hibs, Rangers had 75% possession and 25 shots at goal, with 9 on target. They created enough chances to win the match, but conceded a soft penalty and a late goal at 1-1 when pushing for the winner.
The Gers support are far from happy, but they'll play a key role in getting their heroes over the line, and into the next round. A packed Ibrox is an intimidating place for European clubs to visit, and a sea of noise and colour will sweep away Jagiellonia.
Let's not forget that Rangers also took the lead in the first leg. Every game brings the squad closer to full match fitness and sharpness. Back the home attack to blast them through.
Tip: Rangers win @ 8/15 (bet365)
Bet explanation: It doesn't matter if Rangers go through or not, as long as they out-score Jagiellonia in 90 minutes at Ibrox.
Team goals - Rangers over 1
Sticking with the home team's need for goals, I'm backing them to hit more than one against Jagiellonia in this UEFA Europa League 3rd qualifying round 2nd leg.
If following this bet, you don't need Rangers to win the match or go through. As long as the home team score more than one goal on the evening, you'll beat the bookies and land a profit. The goals can come early or late, and we're not bothered if they are 'Goal of the Season' contenders or scrappy own goals.
Rangers have scored exactly one goal in each of their three competitive matches under McInness, but there's more to consider.
They had 25 shots at goal against Hibs here just four days ago, 8 shots in Poland, and 21 at Tannadice on the opening day of the Scottish Premiership season. Fans are panicking, but it's very early in the season, and I'm confident the Gers will start turning chances into goals very soon, starting on Thursday before a huge crowd.
In Lawrence Shankland, they have a striker who bagged 24 goals for club and country last term. He's supported by energetic young German target man Ryan Naderi, who stands at 6'4" tall. Providing Shankland and Naderi with ammunition are Japanese winger Daisuke Yokota and exciting Scottish talent Finlay Curtis.
Back Rangers to score more than one goal on Thursday, and you could secure a profit long before the final whistle.
Tip: Rangers over 1 goal @ 8/13 (bet365)
Bet explanation: If Rangers score more than one goal against Jagiellonia, your bet wins, regardless of the final score.
Total corners - Over 10
My third and final prediction in the Rangers vs Jagiellonia match is on more than 10 corners in the 2nd leg.
There were 15 corners in Rangers' 1-1 draw at Dundee United, another 6 in Poland, and 10 at Ibrox on Saturday. In Jagiellonia's three domestic games so far this term, there have been a total of 26 corners.
Focusing on games at Ibrox, where Rangers traditionally dominate, a bet on over 10 corners won in their last four matches. In that period, the corner count was 46. That's too strong to ignore, and ensures backers enter with confidence.
With Rangers expected to dominate the ball and enjoy plenty of shots at goal, a bet on over 10 corners is sure to be a popular pick, and will do a job in your midweek bet builders.
Tip: Over 10 corners @ 11/8 (bet365)
Bet explanation: Rangers vs Jagiellonia must end with more than 10 corners from both teams combined.
Rangers vs Jagiellonia betting odds
Jagiellonia win @ 17/4 (bet365)
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The odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.