Actual Betis hosts Rangers in an thrilling Europa League conflict at Andalucia on Thursday. Each groups have an opportunity to win the group and proceed on to the final 16, however in addition they face the danger of elimination with Sparta Prague as potential contenders.
Match Preview
In the one group the place no staff has secured their place within the knockouts, Betis leads however is just a degree forward of Rangers and two forward of Sparta.
A draw for Betis will safe their development, capitalizing on their unbeaten run of 14 European residence video games, making it a robust chance.
Nevertheless, a defeat for Betis might imply elimination until Sparta additionally fail to win in Cyprus. Pellegrini’s facet goals to keep away from any mishaps on this essential fixture.
Rangers, underneath new boss Philippe Clement, have proven promise, being unbeaten in 13 video games. Regardless of their constructive home kind, a 1-1 draw towards Aris on matchday 5 left their Europa League development hopes hanging on this last match.
Their away document in Spain isn’t nice, having not received of their final 12 journeys. However they’ll be desperate to safe a outcome to progress, given their head-to-head document with Sparta might change into vital in a decent group.
Crew Information
Betis faces midfield damage woes with Fekir and Carvalho out, whereas Rodriguez is battling an ankle damage and suspended attributable to bookings. Defensive absences embody Bartra and Sabaly, complicating Betis’s defensive setup.
Rangers are lacking Lawrence, Jack, Raskin, and Danilo, leading to a notable absentee record of their midfield and assault. Cifuentes is offered regardless of his home suspension.
Potential Lineups
Actual Betis: (4-3-3)
Rui Silva;
Aitor Ruibal, Pezzella, Juan Miranda, Abner;
Marc Roca, Guardado, Isco;
Diao, Borja Iglesias, Ezzalzouli
Rangers: (4-3-3)
Butland;
Tavernier, Souttar, Balogun, Barisic;
Lundstram, Cifuentes, Cantwell;
McCausland, Dessers, Sima
Prediction: Actual Betis 1-0 Rangers
Regardless of Betis dealing with vital damage setbacks, their robust residence kind in Europe may carry them by means of. Rangers, regardless of being aggressive, might wrestle in Spain, and their consideration may partly be on different group outcomes.
