Rangers vs Servette: Analysis and Prediction of the Champions League qualifying match

On August 9, 2023, at 8:45 PM (CEST), the Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow will host the clash between Rangers and Servette, which is a part of the qualification for the upcoming Champions League. Rangers began their season with a stumble, suffering a surprising defeat in the league. On the other hand, Servette finds themselves in a good moment, having started the season without encountering any defeats.

Let's delve into a detailed analysis of the two teams:

Rangers:
- In their league debut on August 5, they were defeated by Kilmarnock with a scoreline of 1-0. - It's worth noting that they haven't drawn in 22 out of their last 23 matches.
- Moreover, they have managed to score at least one goal in 21 out of their last 22 home matches and in 32 out of their last 35 matches overall.
- In 20 out of their last 22 home matches, Rangers have seen at least one goal scored in the first half.
- This team has not suffered a defeat in 15 out of their last 17 home matches.

Servette:
- In their latest encounter on August 5, they held Stade Lausanne-Ouchy to a 1-1 draw.
- Over the past 5 matches, they secured a victory once, drew 4 times, and haven't been defeated. The team boasts an average of 1.8 goals scored per match and 1.4 goals conceded.
- They have managed to score at least one goal in their last 13 matches and haven't suffered any defeats in their last 12 matches.
- In 6 out of their last 7 matches, at least one goal has been scored in the first half.

Probable Lineups:

Rangers
Butland; Tavernier, Goldson, Souttar, Barisic; Lundstram, Raskin, Dowell; Lammers, Dessers, Sima

Servette
Mall; Vouilloz, Rouiller, Severin, Baron; Touati, Ondoua, Douline, Kutesa; Guillemenot, Bedia

BetMines predicts an 'Over 2.5' outcome, with at least one goal scored in the first half of the match.