Brann will take on Rangers in the Europa League on Thursday, 23 October, in a match of huge significance for the visitors.
Rangers are on zero points after two matches played in the Europa League this season and face an uphill battle to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.
Brann, meanwhile, are on three points after their two games, but know that a win here would put them in a very strong position.
As part of this week's round of Europa League betting tips, check out our Brann vs Rangers prediction below.
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Brann vs Rangers prediction: More misery for the visitors
Key Stats
- Rangers have failed to win three of their last four matches in all competitions.
- Brann have won every home match they've played in the Europa League this season.
- Both teams have scored in each of Rangers' last four matches.
Correct score prediction: Brann 2-1 Rangers
While the new manager bounce could be in play for Danny Rohl, this is a tricky place to come, particularly when the vast majority of the Rangers squad are out of form and lacking confidence. This won't be a quick fix for the former Sheffield Wednesday boss.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Brann start as narrow favourites
- HOME: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 227%
- AWAY: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Brann vs Rangers odds are interesting as the bookies haven't priced either team as the odds-on favourites. Ladbrokes have given the slight edge to the hosts, giving them a 47.6% chance of winning the match, while Rangers have been given a 31.3% chance of securing an important three points.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A first-ever meeting
Thursday night will mark the first time that Brann and Rangers have ever played a football match against each other.
Brann preview: A depleted squad
Although Brann keep winning, their injury list continues to grow and they are without six important first-team players for the match against Rangers on Thursday. Niklas Castro, Niklas Jensen, Wassberg, Saevar Atli Magnusson, Sakarias Opsahl, Jonas Torsvik and Felix Horn Myhre will all watch from the stands.
Predicted lineup: Dyngeland (GK), Roeve, Knudsen, Helland, Soltvedt, Sorensen, Kornvig, Gudmundsson, Holm, Mathisen, Finne
Last five results
- Brann 4-1 Haugesund
- Viking 3-0 Brann
- Brann 1-0 Utrecht
- Brann 1-0 Fredrikstad
- Lille 2-1 Brann
Rangers preview: A new era
Rangers finally got the deal to bring Danny Rohl to Ibrox over the line this week, and the German will take charge for the first time on Thursday night. At this stage, it's anyone's guess as to what Rohl will do in terms of team selection, but he won't be able to call on Dujon Sterling, Mohamed Diomande and Rabbi Matondo due to injury problems.
Predicted lineup: Butland (GK), Tavernier, Souttar, Cornelius, Meghoma, Raskin, Rothwell, Antman, Aasgaard, Gassama, Miovski
Last five results
- Rangers 2-2 Dundee Utd
- Falkirk 1-1 Rangers
- Sturm Graz 2-1 Rangers
- Livingston 1-2 Rangers
- Rangers 0-1 Genk
Player to watch: Bojan Miovski
A new manager coming in allows all players at Rangers to refresh and reset, and nobody will be happier about that than Bojan Miovski. The former Girona striker has had a torrid start to his Rangers career, scoring just twice in eight appearances so far for the Scottish giants.