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Rangers v Servette
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Competition: Champions League
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Kick off: 19:45
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Watch live: BBC Scotland
Rangers have it all to do to pass their first European test of the season as they host Swiss outfit Servette at Ibrox in a Champions League third-round qualifier on Wednesday. The standard of display from Michael Beale’s outfit in losing 1-0 to Kilmarnock in their opening Premiership match of the season was alarming and immediately raises questions over the club’s summer transfer business. Many of those questions could be answered with a rousing display at what is sure to be a packed and passionate Ibrox Park.
For those interested in Rangers v Servette stats, this is the first time that these clubs have met, while worryingly for the hosts, they have a losing record against Swiss opponents, winning two and losing three of eight previous matches. We are proposing two bet builder options for this match, one priced at 4/1 and the other a longer shot option at 11/1.
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Beale’s men looking to right wrongs
Rangers are seeking to create another special European night at Ibrox to quickly banish the memories of Rugby Park and Kilmarnock. The carrot of the Champions League is enormous for Michael Beale’s side, and it is worth remembering when making Rangers v Servette bet builder predictions that reaching that competition is the club’s early season priority.
Last term, the Gers successfully negotiated two rounds of knockout football to reach the group stages, ousting Union Saint-Gilloise and PSV. But even coming off the back of a run to the Europa League final, Rangers did not find the task easy. They had to come from behind to beat the Belgian side 3-2 on aggregate and sneaked past the Eredivisie outfit after a 2-2 home draw.
Once amongst Europe’s elite clubs, the going was too tough for Rangers, who lost each game by at least two goals and suffered a turgid 7-1 loss at home against Liverpool. The ambition is to prove that they are better than that.
That journey starts on Wednesday with a match against the first Swiss opponents they have faced since Young Boys in 2019, when they drew at home before losing away.
Rangers team news
Changes are expected from the side that lost to Kilmarnock at the weekend, impacting these Rangers v Servette bet builder tips.
Recent signing Danilo may well lead the line after quiet performances from Sam Lammers and Cyriel Dessers at the weekend. Todd Cantwell, who was surprisingly left out, will surely start this encounter, with Kieran Dowell potentially the man to come out. Ridvan Yilmaz may have started at left back ahead of Borna Barisic but appears unlikely to play due to a strain, while Ben Davies is missing in defence.
Jose Cifuentes could be handed a debut after John Souttar’s error was costly at the weekend.
Servette are no rollovers
Where Rangers have played only one competitive game this season, Servette are a good five fixtures into their campaign. Four of these have ended in draws, including both legs of their previous Champions League tie against Genk, a side they overcame on penalties.
The second leg in Belgium became a battle. Enzo Crivelli was sent off after three minutes and subsequently, Servette saw seven players booked yet still had the nerve to twice come from behind to rescue the situation and progress.
Undefeated in their last 12 matches, this is a team that has a strong mentality and will be tough to beat. Indeed, this is a key statistic for making Rangers v Servette bet builder predictions. They are, however, short of household names, with relatively few players who have experience of playing at a high level. For many of the visitors, then, this will be the biggest night of their careers to date.
Servette team news
Bullish striker Enzo Crivelli is suspended after his red card last time out, meaning the Rangers centre backs should have a less intense night than they might otherwise have experienced.
First-choice goalkeeper Jeremy Frick is a doubt after an injury in Genk, while there are worries over Alexis Antunes, who similarly picked up a problem in Belgium. Key player Miroslav Stevanovic is out but could return next week while Alexander Lyng is set to miss out, too. With right backs Keigo Tsunemoto and Theo Magnin absent at the weekend because of injury.
New signing Jerome Onguene, who missed the whole of last season injured, may be able to debut.
Rangers v Servette Cheat Sheet
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🟨 Over 1.5 Rangers cards
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Odds: 2.10
Not typically a team to pick up lots of cautions, for this Rangers bet builder, look for the trend to be bucked in this game. For a start, emotions will be high after the weekend and there will be an eagerness for the hosts to make amends, which could see them adopt a more energetic approach. The home fans will demand their players go into tackles in a committed fashion.
In addition, Servette do not only pick up bookings themselves, they draw opponents into battles. In each of their last four matches, the Swiss team have seen their opponents pick up at least two bookings. Indeed, the only time their opponents have not picked up three bookings was in their last match, against Genk.
Referee Donatas Rumsas likes a card too. Last season, he averaged over 3.5 per game. In his only other Champions League qualifier, he showed five cards in a 2019 fixture between Ludogorets and Ferencvaros.
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🟨 Over 1.5 Servette cards
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Odds: 1.30
Servette have made an artform of picking up bookings this season, with the Swiss side shown at least three cards in each of their last four games. They are liable to be up against it for long periods on Wednesday, and that is a recipe for this team giving away more fouls and getting themselves into hot water with the referee.
To some degree, they can afford to pick up cautions in this game. Although they picked up nine cautions against Genk, only one player – defensive midfielder David Douline – is under threat of suspension for the second leg.
As Rangers v Servette bet builder tips go, this is not a bold one.
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⚽ Both teams to score
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Odds: 1.75
Rangers might have been limp at the weekend, but the inclusion of Cantwell from the beginning of the match will surely invigorate Beale’s side, while the addition of Danilo to the starting XI will give the Ibrox crowd a taste of what their big summer signing can bring.
The Swiss side have their role to play in this Rangers v Servette bet builder tip, with all of their five competitive matches this season seeing both teams find the net. Their performance in Genk, meanwhile, showed they have the capacity to go away in Europe and score goals.
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ABC’s 11/1 Rangers v Servette bet builder
🟨 Over 1.5 Rangers cards
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Odds: 2.10
Not commonly known for accumulating a significant number of cautions, the Rangers team might defy this trend in the upcoming bet builder scenario. To begin with, due to heightened emotions following the weekend, the hosts are likely to approach this game with a strong desire for redemption, potentially leading to a more spirited playing style. The home crowd will also insist on their players engaging in committed challenges.
Furthermore, Servette don’t just receive bookings themselves; they also entice their opponents into confrontations. In their most recent four matches, the Swiss team managed to prompt their opposition to receive at least two bookings each time. Notably, the only instance when their opponents didn’t amass three bookings was in their latest encounter against Genk.
Referee Donatas Rumsas is also inclined to show cards. In the previous season, his average exceeded 3.5 cards per game. In his solitary other Champions League qualifier, he brandished five cards during a 2019 match-up involving Ludogorets and Ferencvaros.
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🟨 Over 2.5 Servette cards
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Odds: 1.91
This season, Servette has perfected the skill of accumulating bookings, as evidenced by the Swiss team receiving a minimum of three cards in each of their previous four matches. They’re likely to face sustained pressure on Wednesday, which could result in this team committing more fouls and finding themselves in challenging situations with the referee.
To a certain extent, they have room to collect cautions in this particular game. Despite amassing nine cautions against Genk, only a single player – defensive midfielder David Douline – is at risk of suspension for the subsequent leg.
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⚽ Todd Cantwell to score anytime
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Odds: 2.70
Since joining Rangers in January, Todd Cantwell has become a hero of the Ibrox club for his all-action contributions. He is also Rangers bet builder gold because of style, which sees him gets goals, assists and yellow cards. When he is around, something is always happening.
Cantwell has a habit of contributing at big moments for Rangers and finished last season by scoring four goals in is last five matches. Beale has found a way to unlock the Englishman and this is the type of environment he thrives in. Fresh after only getting a few minutes at the weekend, look for him to make a big impression here.
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