Rangers FC will be looking to stretch their unbeaten streak to eight games, but more importantly, Steven Gerrard’s men will try to get a step closer to reaching the UEFA Europa League group stage.
Maribor vs Rangers FC Team News
The good news for Steven Gerrard is Ryan Jack will be available for the first time after suffering a concussion in the Scottish Premiership opener against Aberdeen ten days ago. The bad news is his team has been cautioned way too often at the start of the season.
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“I’ve spoken to the team and praised them for the result, but I’ve also spoken about discipline and composure out there. It’s difficult enough with 11 men. We’re picking up too many red and yellow cards for my liking. But we’ll learn, grow and keep going.”
In the opening fixture at Aberdeen (1-1), striker Adrian Morelos was sent off in the 12th minute, while in the last league win (2-0) versus St. Mirren, Ross McCrorie received a red card in the first half as well. That’s something Rangers FC will have to avoid in a match in which Maribor is expected to attack from the get-go.
Gerrard will be without his two first options at left back, as Jon Flanagan is suspended and Borna Barisic is ineligible since he played against Rangers for Osijek in the last round. Andy Halliday could be the one to get the nod. Malian midfielder Lassana Coulibaly suffered a knock in that St. Mirren game, so even though he played the full 90 minutes, he might not be fit enough to start today.
Darko Milanic will have everyone available for Maribor, who destroyed Gorica 5-0 in the league last weekend.
Maribor vs Rangers FC Bet365 Odds
Rangers did better than initially anticipated in the first leg. The Slovenians will want to make up for a bad display and show their home crowd what they’re capable of. That is why the bookmakers favour Maribor to win.
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If you think Maribor are capable of a comeback, then a bet365 odd of 5 (4/1) for Maribor to qualify to the next stage is a gift. A lesser risk is putting your money on Maribor to score at least two goals (2.25 or 5/4). That is how many goals they scored at home in their previous Europa League qualifying matches. Plus, they’ve already found the net 15 times in four Slovenian league games.
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Maribor vs Rangers FC Kick-off Time
The game starts at 20:15 CET and will be played at Ljudski Vrt, Maribor’s 12,700 capacity stadium.
