Rangers will take on Roma in the Europa League on Thursday, 6 November, as Danny Rohl takes charge of his first European match as Rangers manager.
After losing to Celtic in the League Cup semi-finals at the weekend, the hosts will be desperate to bounce back with a strong performance and a victory on Thursday night, but it will be far from easy against a strong Roma side.
As part of this week's round of Europa League betting tips, check out our Rangers vs Roma prediction below.
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Rangers vs Roma prediction: The Italians to triumph
Key Stats
- Rangers have won just two of their last seven matches in all competitions.
- Roma have won four of their last five away matches in all competitions.
- More than two goals have been scored in four of Rangers' last five matches.
Correct score prediction: Rangers 1-2 Roma
Roma are one of those rare teams that are better away from home than they are in front of their own supporters. They are faring well in Serie A this season and should be too strong for a Rangers side that has struggled all season.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Roma are the favourites
- HOME: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY: 8/11 (1.73) – 57.9%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Rangers vs Roma odds indicate that the hosts will do well to walk away with anything from this match. Ladbrokes have given Rangers just a 22.7% chance of winning the match, while Roma have been given a 57.9% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A first-ever meeting
This will be the first time that Rangers and Roma have ever played against each other.
Rangers preview: Changes are expected
After having to play 120 minutes of football largely without the ball at the weekend, Danny Rohl is expected to shuffle his pack here. The likes of Mikey Moore and Bojan Miovski could come into the starting XI, but the Scottish side are still without Rabbi Matondo, Dujon Sterling and Kieran Dowell.
Predicted lineup: Butland (GK), Tavernier, Souttar, Cornelius, Meghoma, Diomande, Raskin, Moore, Danilo, Gassama, Miovski
Last five results
- Celtic 3-1 Rangers
- Hibernian 0-1 Rangers
- Rangers 3-1 Kilmarnock
- Brann 3-0 Rangers
- Rangers 2-2 Dundee Utd
Roma preview: Problems up front
Roma have issues at the top of the pitch, with Evan Ferguson and Paolo Dybala both ruled out through injury. Gasperini's injury problems don't end there, with Angelino also ruled out, while Thommaso Baldanzi and Devis Vaquez are both ineligible to play.
Predicted lineup: Svilar (GK), Celik, Mancini, Ndicka, Rensch, Kone, El Aynaoui, Tsimika, Pellegrini, Bailey, Dovbyk
Last five results
- Maccabi Bnei Raina 0-2 Maccabi Tel-Aviv
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv 3-1 Kiryat Shmona
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv 0-3 Midtjylland
- Hapoel Tel-Aviv 0-3 Maccabi Tel-Aviv
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv 1-1 Maccabi Haifa
Player to watch: Bojan Miovski
Bojan Miovski has a chance to establish himself as the club's first-choice centre forward under Danny Rohl, but he will have to be decisive in the minutes that he receives. Miovski has scored two goals for the club since signing in the summer, but with a new manager now in place, he gets a second chance at a first impression.