Rangers finally picked up their first league win of the season over the weekend, edging Livingston 2-1, but pressure remains high after what has been a dreadful start to the campaign.
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That victory came just days after a 1-0 Europa League defeat to Genk, meaning the Glaswegians head into this second group game already chasing points.
Sturm Graz, by contrast, have opened their Austrian Bundesliga campaign brightly, sitting second in the table despite having a game in hand.
They were beaten 2-0 by Midtjylland in their Europa League opener, but three straight European home wins show they are no pushovers in Graz.
Sturm Graz v Rangers tips
• Sturm Graz to score – 1/5 with Bet365
• Sturm Graz or draw (Double Chance) – 9/25 with Bet365
• James Tavernier to have 2+ shots – 9/25 with Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Sturm Graz to score
Sturm Graz have found the net in 11 of their last 14 competitive home matches and boast three straight European wins on their own turf.
Rangers, meanwhile, have conceded in every Europa League group stage away game since 2020/21, and their shaky start to this season suggests they’ll be breached again.
At 1/5 with Bet365, backing Sturm Graz to get on the scoresheet looks as safe as it gets.
Tip: Sturm Graz to score @ 1/5
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Sturm Graz score at least a goal against Rangers.
Sturm Graz or draw (Double Chance)
Rangers may have European pedigree, but they’re fragile right now. Russell Martin’s side have only won once in the league this season, and their loss to Genk was their sixth defeat in their last eight group-stage matches across the Champions and Europa League.
Sturm Graz, meanwhile, have three consecutive home wins in Europe and rarely taste defeat in Graz. At 9/25 with Bet365, the hosts avoiding defeat feels the sensible play.
Tip: Sturm Graz or draw (Double Chance) @ 9/25
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Sturm Graz avoid defeat against Rangers.
James Tavernier to have 2+ shots
Though a right-back by trade, James Tavernier is Rangers’ biggest attacking weapon.
On penalties, free kicks, and corners, the captain is averaging 1.3 shots per game this season and already has three goals, including one at the weekend against Livingston.
His ability to surge forward and his set-piece duties mean he’s always in position to test the goalkeeper. At 9/25 with Bet365, Tavernier registering at least two shots looks like a strong bet.
Tip: James Tavernier to have 2+ shots @ 9/25
Bet explanation: This bet wins if James Tavernier plays at least two shots against Sturm Graz.
Sturm Graz v Rangers odds
• Sturm Graz – 5/4 with Bet365
• Draw – 5/2 with Bet365
• Rangers – 2/1 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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